Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is undertaking a massive expansion of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas, the latest cruise line to enter the race to redefine the private island experience for its guests. With a multi-phase development plan, NCL is investing heavily to introduce new attractions, and…

For years, Holland America Line (HAL) has been a favorite for cruisers seeking a refined and enriching experience at sea without a luxury line price tag. But in recent years, many loyal guests expressed their frustration over cuts to onboard entertainment, including the removal of the much-loved Lincoln Center Stage…

Every cruise has to come to an end eventually, and sadly, that time has come. It’s the final day aboard the beautiful MSC Seashore—a ship that’s been home for the past week—and it’s time to talk about everything this cruise had to offer. Being a sea day, the ship’s daily…

It’s time for our final stop on this 7-day cruise aboard the MSC Seashore, and today we’re visiting Cozumel, Mexico. The ship docked around 7:30 a.m., and the all-clear to go ashore was given shortly after. Unfortunately, Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. Thunderstorms hovered over the island for most…

Today marked the first of two back-to-back port calls in Mexico as the MSC Seashore arrived in Costa Maya at 8:00 a.m. We were joined in port by Princess Cruises' Enchanted Princess, which I sailed on last Christmas, and two ships from Royal Caribbean—Grandeur of the Seas and the massive…

After a day and a half at MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, it’s time to chill a bit with a day at sea as we head toward our next port of call—Costa Maya, the first of two stops in Mexico. Since it’s a sea day, the daily planner (which you…

Princess Cruises has announced updates to its Premier and Plus packages, set to take effect for voyages sailing in 2026. These packages bundle popular onboard amenities at a discounted rate.  Both have had some adjustments made to them that also include price increases, the introduction of new benefits, and the…

Hello again from MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, where the MSC Seashore spent the night! Out of all the MSC cruises I’ve taken since Ocean Cay opened a few years ago, this is the first time I’ve been on one that included an overnight stop here. Most itineraries have Ocean…

It’s day two onboard the MSC Seashore, and this morning we’re waking up at MSC’s private island in The Bahamas, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. A unique draw for this cruise is that we’re actually docked overnight—as in… we don’t leave until noon tomorrow! That makes for a lot of island…

It's my birthday week, and I could think of nothing better than to—well... take a cruise! This time I took the drive up to Port Canaveral (Orlando, FL) for a 7-day Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruise on MSC Cruises’ MSC Seashore — a Seaside EVO-class ship that joined the MSC…