One of the best things about going on a cruise is the food, and if we're being totally honest, the drinks. There’s just something about having a drink package that gives you the freedom to try concoctions you wouldn’t normally order back home. Maybe you’re a “Jack and Coke” person…

Cunard is doing something it’s never done before: putting one of its iconic Queens in South Florida for a full Caribbean season. Starting October 16, 2025, Queen Elizabeth will begin sailing roundtrip Caribbean cruises ranging from 9 to 28 nights out of PortMiami. For a cruise line known for transatlantic…

Cruisers like me who sail out of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral have come to love the convenience of hopping on Brightline to get to and from the port. It has become the go-to solution for avoiding I-95 traffic or simply exploring Central and South Florida cities before embarkation…

Airlines have been doing it for years: offering you a choice between basic, regular, and premium fares with different levels of perks and flexibility. Now, Virgin Voyages is bringing that same concept to the cruise industry with the launch of VoyageFair Choices. Rolling out for all new bookings beginning October…

MSC Cruises is expanding its reach in a big way. Known primarily for its sailings from Miami to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the cruise line is preparing for some of the most ambitious moves in its history. In just a few weeks, MSC Seascape will leave Miami to begin…

Royal Caribbean is definitely keeping the new ship momentum going. Just when you thought the Icon Class lineup couldn’t get any bigger, the cruise line has officially started construction on its fourth Icon ship — and revealed that there’s plenty more where that came from. Earlier this month, at the…

After months of speculation — and with many convinced Galveston, Texas, was next in line — Margaritaville at Sea has finally revealed where its third ship will call home. Surprise: it’s Miami. Starting in 2027, the brand-new-to-them Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will sail out of PortMiami, offering longer Eastern and…

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas is heading into drydock, and when she returns, she’s coming back even bigger. That’s right, one of the world’s largest cruise ships is about to squeeze in even more staterooms, along with a few new surprises. So how do you add more rooms to…

After years of sailing from Miami, MSC Seascape is preparing for a new home in Galveston, Texas. Beginning November 9, 2025, the ship will launch a schedule of 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries every Sunday, bringing together MSC Cruises’ signature European flair with a Texan influence. This redeployment marks a significant…

When Carnival Cruise Line first announced in June that its long-running VIFP Club would be sunset in 2026 and replaced with the new Carnival Rewards program, it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. The concept was clear: Carnival wanted a program that looked more like other travel loyalty systems, one that rewarded…