Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas is gearing up for its debut in August 2025 from Port Canaveral (Orlando)  and the ship is starting to take shape at the shipyard, especially now that the jaw-dropping AquaDome, a massive glass and steel structure, has been installed on the front of the…

Get ready for a splashdown of fun! MSC Cruises is about to change the game when it comes to family cruises. Their newest ship, the MSC World America, is set to make waves with a new outdoor space called The Harbour. This isn't just any old deck; it's a water-filled…

Step aboard the most immersive dining experience at sea: Royal Railway — Utopia Station. This unique venue on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas promises to take you on a five-course journey through the American Frontier, all while you enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Wild West. Imagine…

If you like that new cruise ship smell, the spotlight is on Royal Caribbean’s latest marvel, Utopia of the Seas, which has just made her grand entrance at Port Canaveral in Orlando, Florida. This event marks the beginning of her maiden season of short cruises, promising to being weekend energy…

The Carnival Celebration is not just any cruise ship; it's like a party on the seas that's been 50 years in the making! Imagine stepping onto a ship that's basically a love letter to Carnival Cruise Line's wild, fun-filled journey through the decades. This isn't just about cruising (though there's…

Vacationers will get to visit a new port on Caribbean cruises with the opening of Carnival Cruise Line's, Celebration Key, an exclusive new destination nestled on the shores of Grand Bahama. Expected to welcome guests starting July 2025, Celebration Key promises an unparalleled island experience, blending the natural beauty and…

We all know how stressful disembarkation day can be, especially if you're like me and want to carry your own bags off the ship. All cruise lines offer passengers two options for disembarking.  Self or express disembarkation, or standard disembarkation. If you're capable of carrying all your luggage off the…

On my 7-day western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Celebration, I booked a "guarantee" balcony stateroom.  Guarantee staterooms are assigned by the cruise line a few weeks or days before departure.  If you don't have a preference for where you want your stateroom to be on the ship, choosing a guarantee…

Royal Caribbean's latest offering, the Icon of the Seas, promises to be the perfect getaway for every type of vacationer. From families to couples, to groups of friends, the cruise ship has something for everyone. One of the standout features of the Icon of the Seas is its next-level accommodations.…

Royal Caribbean International has been making waves in the cruise industry with their upcoming ship, the Icon of the Seas. Set to sail in January 2024, the Icon of the Seas promises to be a one-of-a-kind vacation experience, with more than 40 ways to dine, drink, and be entertained on…