In 2018, Marcus Anderson had a small, private wedding. His honeymoon, however, took him and his new wife on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise, which saw them cross the Atlantic, travel 1000 miles up the Amazon River and sail around Central America. Anderson recounts the journey, with all its trials and tribulations, in a humorous and self-deprecating manner. Despite being a self-declared misanthrope, he clearly makes a quick connection with everyone he meets and has a deep and genuine interest in the countries he visits. 

This book is a light-hearted travelogue, but at the same time includes fascinating detail about the various ports of call and points of interest such as Devil’s Island, the Panama Canal, the Mayan civilization and the rise of Costa Rica’s banana industry.

Whether the idea of an eight-week cruise sets you dreaming or simply gives you cabin fever, you are guaranteed to enjoy the journey with the Andersons. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments here so be ready to sit back and enjoy the sights with no need to worry about finding your sea legs.