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…
If you have spent any amount of time in cruise Facebook groups or roll calls, you have almost certainly seen someone organizing a slot pull. For years, slot pulls have been one of those unofficial cruise traditions that exist in a gray area between casino fun and an organized group…
We’ve all been there. You’re lying on a massage table, draped in a fluffy towel, your muscles finally turning to jelly after a long day of exploring a port or lounging by the pool. Enya is playing softly in the background, the scent of eucalyptus is in the air, and…
If you've looked at booking a cruise recently, you might have noticed something strange. The advertised fare, which is the price that pops up in your email or on the website banner, looks very reasonable. Despite high demand, ticket prices for many 2026 and beyond sailings have remained competitive. However,…
If you're near Port Canaveral this week, you may have to do a double-take. Towering over the terminal is a brand-new Disney ship that looks different from anything else in the fleet. It’s massive, it’s mysterious, and you can’t book a ticket for it. Meet the Disney Adventure. [caption id="attachment_74394"…
If you’ve ever been out on deck for sail-away, you know the whistle is coming. And yet, it still gets you every time. One second you’re casually leaning on the rail, watching the lines come off and pretending you’re not checking the app to see if your drink package has…
If you’ve ever sailed with Holland America Line and walked into your stateroom on the last night to find a blue-and-white tile waiting on your bed, you already know the feeling. This isn’t your average "thanks for spending money with us" freebie. It’s not a cheap logo keychain. It isn’t…
Norwegian Cruise Line has started rolling out the first round of upgrades at Great Stirrup Cay, and while what’s open now is nice, it’s pretty clear this is just step one of a much bigger plan. The biggest change you’ll notice right away is the new Great Life Lagoon. This…
Oceania Cruises has announced that it will transition to an adults-only cruise line, welcoming guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations made on or after January 7, 2026. Any existing reservations made before that date that include guests under 18 will be honored, allowing those sailings to proceed…
If you thought Icon of the Seas was the pinnacle of cruise ship innovation, 2026 has entered the chat. After a few years of “go bigger or go home,” cruise lines are shifting gears slightly. Instead of rolling out entirely new concepts every year, 2026 is all about doubling down…
