Since the COVID-19 pandemic upended the travel industry, cruise lines have had to adapt significantly to new health and safety protocols, operational challenges, and changing passenger expectations. As cruising has resumed and ships like Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas sailing at 132% capacity, several notable changes have been implemented.…
Missing your cruise ship can be a traveler's worst nightmare. Whether it's on embarkation day or while on a shore excursion, finding yourself waving goodbye to your floating vacation can be stressful and costly. Let's dive into what happens in different scenarios and how to handle the situation if you…
When you're planning a cruise vacation, one of the last things you might think about is your choice of clothing for wearing ashore. Yet, in some countries, wearing camouflage clothing can get you into serious trouble. While it might seem like a fashion statement or a comfortable choice for a…
When you think about cruising, images of sparkling blue oceans, gourmet meals, and endless relaxation come to mind. However, one unexpected sight that might greet you on your journey down the hallway is a trail of dirty dishes and half-eaten food placed outside stateroom doors. This practice, while standard on…
It’s the final day of this 6-day Bahamas cruise on the Carnival Vista, and we’re spending the day at sea as we sail back to Port Canaveral. Tomorrow, I would have been boarding the ship for an 8-day cruise with stops in Aruba, Curacao, and Grand Turk, but that cruise…
We’re down to our last port of call on this six-day cruise to the Bahamas on the Carnival Vista, and today we’re at the number one worst place to visit on any Bahamas or Caribbean cruise — Freeport. This is not a port that Carnival usually calls on, and we’re…
Holland America Line's Pinnacle Grill is getting a fresh new look, and by that, we mean a complete menu revamp that takes its much-loved steakhouse experience to a whole new level. If you're a fan of the cruise line's famous Prime steaks, don't worry; they aren't going anywhere. In fact,…
Starting this week on the Carnival Vista and two other ships, Carnival Cruise Line has begun rolling out noticeable changes to the menu at their Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. By the end of the year, these changes are expected to be implemented fleet-wide. Previously, diners at the steakhouse could enjoy a…
Our second port-of-call on this six-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Vista finds us visiting the second-worst port in the Caribbean—Nassau. On Thursday, we visit the worst! While Nassau has attempted to reinvent itself by completely rebuilding the cruise port, many, including myself, say this is nothing more than lipstick on…
We’re now halfway through this six-day Bahamas cruise on the Carnival Vista, which has had a modified itinerary due to the ship’s propulsion system. Today is also our first port of call - Half Moon Cay. Originally known as Little San Salvador Island, Half Moon Cay is owned by Carnival…
