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…
If you’ve cruised to Cozumel even a handful of times, there’s a very good chance Mr. Sancho’s Beach Club is already on your radar. And if it’s not, well… it probably should be. Starting January 1, 2026, Mr. Sancho’s will be adjusting its day pass pricing for the first time…
Day 17 on Explora Journeys’ Explora I and we’re spending it at sea, pointing the bow back toward Miami and officially sticking a fork in this adventure. We’re done. After almost two full weeks bouncing around the Caribbean, this cruise was about as port-heavy as they come. Outside of the…
Day 16 on Explora Journeys, and we’re officially in wind-down mode. We’ve got two full sea days ahead of us as we make our way back to PortMiami on Monday morning. This has been a very port-heavy itinerary. Outside of the first two full sea days at the very beginning…
Day 15 on Explora Journeys’ Explora I brought us to our final port of call on this 17-day adventure, and we wrapped things up in Road Town, Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands. Explora I was anchored out in the harbor this morning since the pier was already occupied by…
Day 14 on Explora Journeys’ Explora I landed us in one of my personal Caribbean favorites - Philipsburg, St. Maarten. We docked around 7:30am and guests were cleared to go ashore at 8:00am. Joining us in port today were two Princess ships plus, once again, Oceania Insignia. [caption id="attachment_88221" align="aligncenter"…
