In 2026, Holland America Line is hosting a very patriotic cruise to mark America’s 250th anniversary, and it’s truly one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” is a seven-day roundtrip journey from Boston aboard the Zuiderdam, setting sail on July 4, 2026. The voyage…

When Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination, Celebration Key, opens in just a few days, there will be no shortage of things to nibble on  — and the best part? Guests will be entitled to one complimentary offering, noted as "Island Eats" from over a dozen different quick service outlets…

It’s the final day of this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the beautiful Carnival Celebration as we sail back to PortMiami after visiting Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As I always do in my final-day recap, I’m…

Here's one you probably weren't expecting!  Carnival Cruise Line has announced an new partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, designating it as the preferred beverage partner across its North American fleet. Beginning later this summer, passengers aboard Carnival’s ships will enjoy an array of Coca-Cola beverages, from timeless classics to zero-sugar…

We’re in the home stretch of this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration, and the next two days will be spent at sea as we make our way back to Miami. It’s been a great itinerary so far, with port calls in Amber Cove (Dominican Republic), San Juan…

The final stop on this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Celebration is none other than St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. St. Thomas has been a cruise hotspot for what seems like forever, and is one of the ports I visited on my very first cruise back in 1993…

One of the highlights for me on an Eastern Caribbean cruise is visiting one of my all-time favorite ports—San Juan, Puerto Rico. While not every Eastern itinerary includes a stop here, I always recommend picking a cruise that does. And if you can find one that stays late into the…

It’s time for our first port of call on this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration, and today we’re visiting Carnival’s private destination: Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, just outside the city of Puerto Plata. Amber Cove opened in October 2015 after Carnival Corporation invested around $85…

It’s a sea day aboard Carnival Celebration as we make our way to our first port of call: Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. This sailing is a 7-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary that left Miami on Sunday. Along with Amber Cove, we’ll be visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St.…

Hey there, Carnival Celebration — it’s been a hot minute, but I’m back! This ship holds a special place in my cruising history, as it’s the one I’ve sailed on quite a bit since her launch just a few years ago and has become a personal favorite. My last cruise…