Some ships feel familiar after you've been on them once and start to feel like home after you've sailed on them a few times. And that's definitely the case with Holland America Line’s Rotterdam, which I just stepped off in November after three weeks wonderful sailing her around the Caribbean.…
Starting March 15, 2026, Royal Caribbean is making a change that has sent the cruise community into an absolute meltdown: the Coca-Cola souvenir cup and access to Coca-Cola Freestyle machines will no longer be included with the Deluxe or Royal Refreshment Packages. This will only apply to drink packages purchased…
There's something magical about watching a massive cruise ship squeeze through a lock with just feet to spare on either side. The Panama Canal is one of those bucket-list cruise experiences that never gets old, even if you've done it before. I'm about to embark on my next Panama Canal…
Here's a fun fact that should make any cruise nerd's head spin: the ship Carnival just announced is moving to North America seasonally beginning in 2028 has already been owned by three different brands under the same corporate umbrella. First by Princess, then P&O Australia, then finally Carnival. And if…
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…
