It’s our final day aboard the Disney Magic as we head back to Galveston. Spending a sea day is always my favorite way to conclude a cruise. It gives that wind-down time before rediscovering dry land and that reality check of everyday life. For the most part, it was an…
MSC Cruises is giving us a peek into the future of onboard entertainment. The cruise line has just announced a fleet-wide entertainment rollout for 2026 designed to appeal to multiple generations. From interactive game shows and music venues to something that definitely wasn't on our "Coming to a Cruise Ship…
For years, the partnerships between Las Vegas casinos and cruise lines has been one of the best-kept secrets in travel. High-rollers and savvy loyalty program maximizers have long known that what happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay there - it can follow you right onto your favorite cruise ship!…
If you’ve ever cruised on the Carnival Conquest, you know she isn’t just a cruise ship - she’s a legend. She is the "Queen of the booze cruises" out of PortMiami, and Conquest has built a reputation for being one of the most high-energy, party-heavy ships in the Carnival fleet.…
If you’ve been paying attention to Royal Caribbean’s latest ship reveals and drydock updates, you might have noticed a recurring theme: the casinos are getting a lot bigger, and some fan-favorite lounges are quietly disappearing. When the newest Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, debuts she will have a two-story…
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its most ambitious deployment yet for one of the oldest cruise ships still sailing - Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. In 2027, there will be even more destinations and sailing options for the ship which cruises from the Port of Palm Beach in Riveria Beach, FL.…
There's been some headlines lately suggesting that Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico project is in, what we can (or can't) call "trouble." Construction is stopped. Environmental injunctions issued. Regulatory delays. So as many who are "Loyal to Royal" are waiting to book a cruise to be one of the first…
If you blinked, you might have missed one of the biggest corporate shake-ups in the cruise industry in years. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) — the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, and Regent — abruptly replaced CEO Harry Sommer with John Chidsey, effective immediately. And before Chidsey had…
Day 4 brings us to what I’ve been waiting for, arriving in Progreso, Mexico, and a trip to Chichén-Itzá. We have a fairly long day in port, as we were cleared to go ashore at 10:30, with all aboard scheduled for 7 p.m. This would normally be more than enough…
Look, I get it. You're scrolling through cruise deals in January, see an amazing price for mid-March, and think "score!" Then reality hits about two weeks before departure when you realize you've just booked yourself onto what's essentially a floating frat party. Or maybe you're a college student actively seeking…
