When you picture a cruise vacation, you likely imagine sunny decks, exotic ports, and endless buffets—not a stomach-churning illness that sends you racing to the bathroom. Yet, norovirus, often dubbed the "cruise ship virus," has a knack for stealing headlines and disrupting dream getaways. In 2025 alone, multiple outbreaks have…
Royal Caribbean is bringing us another jaw-dropping, record-breaking cruise experience with the Legend of the Seas, the third ship in the revolutionary Icon Class lineup. If you thought Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas were game-changers, just wait—because this legend is heading to some of the most…
It’s the final day of this seven-day Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Venezia, and it’s a sea day as we make our way back to Port Canaveral. This report will focus on my overall experience—I’ll cover the good, the bad, and the ugly, and ultimately reveal whether or not I’d…
It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air on Carnival Venezia as we hit day six of this seven-day Western Caribbean cruise. Today is the first of two back-to-back sea days as we make our way back to Port Canaveral after visiting Nassau, The Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and…
It’s time for the final port of call for this 7-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Venezia, and today we’re at anchor in George Town, Grand Cayman. There were only three stops on this cruise: Nassau, The Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and today’s stop. The Carnival Venezia arrived in…
When it comes to ports of call, we all have our favorites—and then there are the ones we’d rather skip altogether. Right at the top of my least favorite list? Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas. And today, we’re visiting another one that ranks high on that list—Jamaica. Cruise lines…
After departing Nassau yesterday on the “Carnival Fun Italian Style” ship, Carnival Venezia, we headed off to sea for—well—a day at sea. It was one of those days when a ship’s crew is put to the test because everyone is onboard. That means there’s a lot going on, from a…
One of the highlights of any Caribbean cruise is escaping to a beautiful island paradise where you can soak up the sun, swim in crystal-clear blue waters, and visit… Nassau, The Bahamas. Well, of course, that last part about Nassau is sarcasm—because, let’s be honest, it’s hard to find anyone…
My latest cruise adventure finds me sailing on a unique ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, the Carnival Venezia. Carnival Venezia might be trying to rock the Fun Ship energy the brand is known for today, but she actually started her life as a ship with a totally different…
For couples setting sail with Carnival Cruise Line on Valentine’s Day, a unique opportunity awaits—a special vow renewal event taking place across all Carnival ships. Whether celebrating decades of marriage or just a few years together, guests are invited to reaffirm their love in a symbolic ceremony at sea. Carnival’s…
