Welcome

Hi, I’m Kim

Welcome aboard The Current Cruiser! I’m a Seattle-based travel expert with 25 years of experience navigating airports, packing like a pro, and exploring the world—especially by sea. As a seasoned cruiser and packing expert, I specialize in helping travelers prepare for their dream vacations, from luxury cruises to first-time sailings.

Whether you’re planning an Alaska cruise, a Caribbean getaway, or a European river cruise, I’m here to share insider cruise tips, expert packing advice, and everything you need to know about what to wear on a cruise. My goal is to make your cruise experience smooth sailing with the best cruise packing lists, excursion recommendations, and travel essentials.

From choosing the right cruise line to mastering embarkation day, I’ve got you covered! Let’s set sail and make your next cruise unforgettable.

Let’s connect! Follow along for expert cruise planning and packing inspiration.

Kim Tate cruise writer in pink dress on outside deck of cruise ship at sunset

Fun Facts About Me

I’d rather be

at the beach

Listening to

audiobooks

grateful for

my family
(husband & 2 daughters)

Favorite place

too many to count!

my weekends

home projects & family

best snuggle buddy

my labradoodle, Sophie
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Where this all began

Muffin tiramisu jujubes biscuit jelly-o donut cheesecake. Marshmallow caramels wafer jelly muffin bonbon sweet carrot cake. Jujubes pastry gummi bears cotton candy lollipop topping caramels. Tootsie roll cotton candy fruitcake shortbread lemon drops carrot cake lollipop sesame snaps cake.

Gummies dessert bonbon dragée jelly halvah gingerbread topping. Dragée shortbread jelly beans jujubes fruitcake tootsie roll halvah. Soufflé oat cake oat cake jelly sweet cheesecake jelly beans.