Puerto Plata is one of those cruise ports where the answer to “Can I just walk around?” depends entirely on where your ship docks at. Because yes, Puerto Plata can be a great walking port. There are colorful streets, historic buildings, ocean views, local restaurants, little shops, and plenty of…
Virgin Voyages has teamed up with TikTok for what it says is the biggest creator activation in the brand’s history, putting more than 1,000 creators and their guests onboard Scarlet Lady for a Miami to Bimini sailing running April 19 through April 22, 2026. Virgin says the voyage is built…
If it feels like cruise lines keep announcing new ships faster than ports can figure out where to park everybody, you’re not imagining things. This week, Princess Cruises became the latest line to jump into the future with the announcement of three new ships that will eventually become the largest…
If you spend any time lurking around cruise Facebook groups, forums, or post-cruise review threads, you’ll notice people complain about a lot of the same things. Buffet lines, chair hogs, kids running wild in the hallway at midnight and somebody always has to complain about the passing shower that completely…
Earlier this week during my cruise on Holland America Line’s Koningsdam, as we were passing along the coast of Cuba, an interesting conversation came up between me and some fellow passengers: why can’t we cruise there? It’s a fair question. When you’re out on deck, looking at an island that’s…
Let me say this before the resort people start firing off angry emails from a swim-up bar. There is absolutely nothing wrong with an all-inclusive resort. If your ideal vacation is sitting in the same lounger for six straight days, rotating between the pool, the buffet, and your room while…
You’ve spent months planning your dream cruise. You've picked the perfect itinerary, booked the best specialty restaurants, and meticulously packed your bags with everything you'll need for a fantastic vacation. Finally, embarkation day is here! You arrive at the port and hand your checked luggage over to the porters. You…
Nobody wants to think about the end of a cruise while they’re still enjoying it, but eventually it happens. One night you come back to your cabin after dinner, maybe after one last drink or one last lap around the buffet, and there it is waiting for you: the luggage…
There's something magical about watching a massive cruise ship squeeze through a lock with just feet to spare on either side. The Panama Canal is one of those bucket-list cruise experiences that never gets old, even if you've done it before. I'm about to embark on my next Panama Canal…
For years, the partnerships between Las Vegas casinos and cruise lines has been one of the best-kept secrets in travel. High-rollers and savvy loyalty program maximizers have long known that what happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay there - it can follow you right onto your favorite cruise ship!…
