Carnival Cruise Line has slipped a new item onto its menus: a Wagyu Cheeseburger. And not just any burger—a 14oz beast in the main dining room, Cucina del Capitano, and Chibang, or a 16oz version if you order it at the line’s signature steakhouse, Fahrenheit 555. Whether this burger will…
Carnival Cruise Line just surprised me with something new ahead of my next sailing—a personalized AI video featuring their virtual “Ambassador to Fun,” Jessie. Along with the usual barrage of pre-cruise email reminders, Carnival texted me a custom link that with a mini cruise orientation session made just for me.…
If you spend even five minutes scrolling through cruise-related social media, it’s almost guaranteed: you’ll stumble across a video of a fight breaking out on a Carnival cruise ship. It’s become such a regular occurrence that people are beginning to associate the brand not with fun in the sun, but…
If there’s one phrase that strikes fear into the heart of any cruiser, it’s this: “Pier runners.” You’ve probably seen the viral videos of people sprinting down the pier, bags flopping, waving desperately as their floating home slowly pulls away. Sometimes they make it. Sometimes… not so much. So, what…
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…
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 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…
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…
For years, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has been our family’s go-to for vacations at sea. Whether it’s the unmatched service, the familiar magic, or those oh-so-perfect split bathrooms, it’s hard to beat the DCL experience. But we decided to branch out—just a little. For our most recent adventure, we booked…
As summer travel plans heat up, a recent report from Yelp has raised eyebrows among frequent travelers, particularly those setting sail on cruises. Yelp’s Summer 2025 Pest Control Infestation Index highlights a 53% surge in nationwide searches for bed bug extermination services from May 2024 to April 2025 compared to the…
