If you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sea traveler, you might have some questions about the ins and outs of tipping on your cruise vacation. You're not alone! Cruise line gratuities can be a bit of a gray area for many travelers, so I've decided to dive in and…
Planning a cruise vacation can be an exciting process, but there are essential travel documents you need to consider before you embark on your journey. One common question that comes up is whether a passport is required for a cruise. While the requirements for a passport may vary depending on…
Cunard's latest addition to their fleet, Queen Anne, has officially touched water for the first time. In just a year from now, on May 3, 2024, she'll be setting sail on her maiden voyage to Lisbon. There's a maritime tradition behind the float out, with a special ceremony where a…
Get ready to add another must-try experience to your bucket list with the upcoming debut of Carnival Cruise Line's "Fun Italian Style" aboard the Carnival Venezia. This beauty is already looking sharp with her new hull livery—a stylish yellow stripe, a nod to her Costa Cruises heritage, which perfectly matches…
Port Canaveral just welcomed its newest ship, the MSC Seaside, to its homeport during a ceremony on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Kevin Markey, the chairman of Canaveral Port Authority, presented the MSC Seaside’s captain Michele Di Mauro with a commemorative plaque to mark the ship’s first visit. Markey was thrilled…
It’s time to set sail with Disney Cruise Line’s 25th-anniversary celebration! This summer, the entire fleet is welcoming aboard a variety of delicious eats and sips inspired by the shimmering seas. The talented pastry chefs and mixologists have been hard at work creating items sure to make a splash because…
Get ready to embark on an incredible journey with Carnival Jubilee, the latest addition to the Excel class of cruise ships. This spectacular vessel is set to dazzle guests with two brand-new ocean-inspired zones - Currents and The Shores - along with beloved classics and even the fleet's third roller…
We all know how stressful disembarkation day can be, especially if you're like me and want to carry your own bags off the ship. All cruise lines offer passengers two options for disembarking. Self or express disembarkation, or standard disembarkation. If you're capable of carrying all your luggage off the…
On my 7-day western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Celebration, I booked a "guarantee" balcony stateroom. Guarantee staterooms are assigned by the cruise line a few weeks or days before departure. If you don't have a preference for where you want your stateroom to be on the ship, choosing a guarantee…
Well, the final day of this 7-day western Caribbean cruise has arrived and it’s time to do a quick rundown of the day and a recap of the week onboard the newest ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, the Carnival Celebration. The last day of any cruise is always…
