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…
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is undertaking a massive expansion of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas, the latest cruise line to enter the race to redefine the private island experience for its guests. With a multi-phase development plan, NCL is investing heavily to introduce new attractions, and…
For years, Holland America Line (HAL) has been a favorite for cruisers seeking a refined and enriching experience at sea without a luxury line price tag. But in recent years, many loyal guests expressed their frustration over cuts to onboard entertainment, including the removal of the much-loved Lincoln Center Stage…
Every cruise has to come to an end eventually, and sadly, that time has come. It’s the final day aboard the beautiful MSC Seashore—a ship that’s been home for the past week—and it’s time to talk about everything this cruise had to offer. Being a sea day, the ship’s daily…
It’s time for our final stop on this 7-day cruise aboard the MSC Seashore, and today we’re visiting Cozumel, Mexico. The ship docked around 7:30 a.m., and the all-clear to go ashore was given shortly after. Unfortunately, Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. Thunderstorms hovered over the island for most…
Today marked the first of two back-to-back port calls in Mexico as the MSC Seashore arrived in Costa Maya at 8:00 a.m. We were joined in port by Princess Cruises' Enchanted Princess, which I sailed on last Christmas, and two ships from Royal Caribbean—Grandeur of the Seas and the massive…
After a day and a half at MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, it’s time to chill a bit with a day at sea as we head toward our next port of call—Costa Maya, the first of two stops in Mexico. Since it’s a sea day, the daily planner (which you…
