If you’ve ever wrapped up a cruise and thought, “I wish I didn’t have to get off the ship just yet,” then you’ve already stumbled upon the idea behind a back-to-back (B2B) cruise. That’s when you stay on the same ship for another sailing right after the first one ends.…
Just days after we reported on Margaritaville at Sea hiking their gratuities to the highest in the industry, another major cruise line is following suit with price increases of their own. This time it's Carnival Cruise Line, and they're not just raising one thing - they're hitting cruisers with multiple…
If you've been thinking about a getaway on a Margaritaville at Sea cruise, there's an important update to add to your budget conversation: as of February 1, 2026, the daily gratuity charges are now the highest of any major cruise line. And if you're sailing on the Paradise, there's another…
Packing for a cruise should be exciting, not stressful. But before you zip up that suitcase, there are some surprising everyday items that could get confiscated at the security checkpoint or even prevent you from boarding altogether. We've analyzed the prohibited items lists from the five major cruise lines -…
If you thought MSC Cruises was done investing in the Bahamas, think again. Just days after announcing exciting new upgrades to Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, the cruise line has unveiled plans for a massive $450 million cruise complex in Freeport, Grand Bahama. And honestly? This is really good news for…
You know that feeling when rumors you've been hearing for years finally turn into reality? That's exactly what happened today. Royal Caribbean just made it official: the Discovery Class ships are actually happening, and they're going to change the game for cruise lovers who want to explore beyond the usual…
Having stepped onto the sands of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve several dozen times, I’ve seen this island through every stage of its life. I was there when it first opened in 2019, and I’ve watched it mature from a former industrial site into a thriving marine sanctuary. Over the…
If you have spent any amount of time in cruise Facebook groups or roll calls, you have almost certainly seen someone organizing a slot pull. For years, slot pulls have been one of those unofficial cruise traditions that exist in a gray area between casino fun and an organized group…
Enter, foolish mortals, if you dare! I know this is what everyone has been dying to read! By far the most popular place onboard the Disney Treasure - probably more so even than its counterpart, the Star Wars-themed Hyperspace Lounge on sister ship Disney Wish - is the Haunted Mansion…
We’ve all been there. You’re lying on a massage table, draped in a fluffy towel, your muscles finally turning to jelly after a long day of exploring a port or lounging by the pool. Enya is playing softly in the background, the scent of eucalyptus is in the air, and…
