If you spend even five minutes scrolling through cruise-related social media, it’s almost guaranteed: you’ll stumble across a video of a fight breaking out on a Carnival cruise ship. It’s become such a regular occurrence that people are beginning to associate the brand not with fun in the sun, but…
If there’s one phrase that strikes fear into the heart of any cruiser, it’s this: “Pier runners.” You’ve probably seen the viral videos of people sprinting down the pier, bags flopping, waving desperately as their floating home slowly pulls away. Sometimes they make it. Sometimes… not so much. So, what…
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.…
Royal Caribbean’s recent acquisition of the Costa Maya cruise port and adjacent land to build their exclusive "Perfect Day Mexico" destination have sent ripples throughout the cruise industry. While Royal Caribbean's bold move has been well-publicized, a detailed look at future cruise itineraries reveals how the world's biggest cruise lines are…
If you’ve cruised with Holland America before, you already know the line has a reputation for great food. But now, they’re taking their dining game up a notch with a brand-new experience called Koningstafel, which literally translates to “King’s Table” in Dutch. This is a reimagined Holland America Chef’s Table…
There's plenty of news and talk about Royal Caribbean's newest ship that arrived at Port Canaveral this week. Star of the Seas, now holds the title of the "world's largest cruise ship," and those on preview cruises have been sharing their first impressions on social media ahead of the ship's…
Holland America Line has a long and impressive history, going back to 1873, when it began as a shipping and passenger line operating between the Netherlands and the Americas. Originally known as the Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Stoomvaart Maatschappij, with a name as long as that, it became referred to as Holland America…
If you’ve been waiting for Carnival Cruise Line to mix up its itineraries for its biggest ships, 2027 is going to be your year. Carnival just announced that cruises on the Mardi Gras will shift from their traditional week-long sailings to brand-new short cruises — the first time an Excel-class…
If your MSC cruise itinerary includes a stop at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, get ready for a totally different vibe than what you’ll find at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay or Norwegian’s Great Stirrup Cay. This isn’t a water park with pools and slides or a place you'll…
Deciding whether to purchase a drink package for your Margaritaville at Sea cruise? You're not alone, and we're here to help. While a drink package can help you save money and make things easier for you on your cruise, there are times when you just don't drink enough of those…
