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…
MSC Cruises has pulled the plug on sailings out of New York City after April 19, 2026. That’s when the MSC Meraviglia, which has been offering cruises to The Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, will make its final departure from the Big Apple. The ship is set to sail to…
If you’re planning your next cruise, you’ve probably stuck on the big question: Should I buy a drink package? It’s one of those decisions that can feel like a gamble—will you sip your way to savings, or end up with a pricey package you barely use? As someone who sometimes…
When planning your MSC Cruises vacation, one of the big questions is whether it’s worth adding the cruise line’s beverage package—officially called the Premium Extra Package. If you’re searching for details on the Easy or Easy Plus packages, those were discontinued in December 2024, leaving just one beverage package option…
