Cruise Tips & Articles
Refundable vs Nonrefundable Cruise Deposits: Is It Worth It?
You’re comparing two fares for the same cabin on the same sailing. One’s about $50 per person cheaper. The only catch is a few words in…
Cunard News
Queen Anne Leaves Cunard for P&O Cruises in 2029
Here’s the other half of today’s Carnival’s big ship swap news, and it’s a surprise. Cunard’s Queen Anne, the line’s first new ship in 14 years,…
Holland America Line News
Holland America Adds Arcadia, Growing to 12 Ships in 2029
Big fleet news out of Seattle today. Holland America Line announced it’s adding a twelfth ship, and she’s a familiar face with a surprising connection to…
Cruise Tips & Articles
Prepay Cruise Gratuities or Pay Later? Here’s the Answer
If you’ve cruised more than a handful of times, you know the moment when you’re checking out on the cruise line’s site, and there’s that little…
Cruise News
Carnival Minor Policy Changes for Bookings After Oct 1, 2026
If you’re booking a cruise with teens or young adults, Carnival changed the rules on you as of October 1, 2026. The update is small, but…
Cruise Tips & Articles
San Juan Walking Tour from the Cruise Port: A DIY Guide
Let’s be honest about shore excursions in San Juan. A lot of cruisers book a bus tour, get dropped somewhere for ten minutes, and get herded…
Cruise Tips & Articles
Nassau Walking Tour from the Cruise Port: A DIY Guide
Let’s be honest about Nassau. For a massive chunk of cruisers, the port day plan is “stay on the ship, enjoy the empty pool deck, and…
Cruise Tips & Articles
The Ultimate Guide to the Margaritaville at Sea Casino Program (10/2026)
The new Margaritaville at Sea Casino Players Club officially rolled out on October 1, 2026, so this guide now covers the new program from top to…
Royal Caribbean News
Royal Caribbean Drops 25% Cancellation Penalty Oct. 11 2026
If you’ve got a Royal Caribbean cruise on your radar, you’ll want to read this before you book. Starting October 11, 2026, Royal is changing how…
Holland America Line News
Holland America Moves Final Payment to 120 Days for 2027
If you book Holland America for 2027 and beyond, you’ll want to know about this one before you click “reserve.” The line has rolled out a…
