If you’ve swapped your traditional frames for a pair of Ray-Ban Metas or other smart glasses, your next vacation might come with an unexpected "blind spot." Following in the footsteps of MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean has officially updated its prohibited items list to include "smart" glasses. For many of us,…

You can’t make this stuff up. While most cruise passengers are debating drink packages and whether to bring magnetic hooks, somewhere in the Caribbean this week there are two completely separate nude cruises sailing at the same time. Not one. Two. Let’s unpack this. The Big Nude Boat Is Back…

So you're browsing cruise itineraries, you find the perfect sailing, and then you notice something weird: there's a gap in the schedule. No cruises for two weeks. What gives? Chances are, the ship is heading into dry dock. But what exactly does that mean, and why should you, as someone…

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…