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Is the Princess Sanctuary Collection Worth the Upcharge?

Princess is bringing the Sanctuary Collection to five more ships. Here's what it includes vs Plus and Premier, and who should upgrade or skip it.

Sanctuary Collection Coming to Princess Royal Class Ships

MSC Grand Hamptons Villa living area on MSC World Atlantic with whale ceiling, boat shaped loft and ocean view

MSC Grand Hamptons Villa vs. Royal’s Family Townhouse

Cruise ship promenade deck with life ring overlooking turquoise Caribbean water, a green island and a rising bar chart

Record 22.4 Million Americans Expected to Cruise in 2027

Grinch and Santa facing off beside a decorated Christmas tree as Carnival mascot Freddy peeks out on a ship lounge

Carnival Christmas Cruises: Decorating Schedule & What to Expect

Norwegian Bella: NCL’s New Ship Debuts in Europe in 2028

Striped beach cabana on Half Moon Cay with palm trees, lounge chairs and a Holland America ship offshore

Half Moon Cay Turns 30: New Beach Club & What’s New

PortMiami Unveils Traffic Plan for the 2026 to 2027 Season

Artist rendering of the new atrium lounge on Holland America Oosterdam with a glass sculpture and green velvet chairs

Oosterdam’s New Bar 1873 Brings Holland America’s History to Life

Palo restaurant dining room on Disney Cruise Line with white tablecloths, red patterned carpet and ocean windows

Palo Dinner Is Changing on Disney Cruise Line

Acapulco Bay beach lined with palm trees and high rise hotels below green hills

Acapulco Cruise Comeback: Ships Returning in 2026–2027

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Bonaire Cruise Port Walking Tour: A DIY Guide

Most cruisers think of Bonaire as a snorkel and dive island, book a boat or a beach transfer, and never really see the little town the ship is tied up in. Kralendijk is small, colorful and about as easy to walk as any port in…

Curaçao Cruise Port Walking Tour: A DIY Guide

Cruise Cabin Steward Requests: What to Ask on Day One

Welcome to Canada AKA Not Bermuda sign with red graffiti and a cruise ship docked behind it

Cruise Diverted to Canada? The Passport, Visa & DUI Traps

American Express Platinum Card floating beside a cruise ship stern with pool and loungers at sunset

Amex Cruise & Yacht Collection: Worth It or Book Direct?

Cruise ship main dining room with curved white arches, blue and gold glass chandelier and round tables

Early vs. Late vs. Anytime Dining on a Cruise: Which Is Best?

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Cruise Arrival Time vs. Boarding Time: What to Know

All Carnival Cruise Line Theme Parties headline over a crowd with glow sticks dancing on a Carnival ship deck at night

Carnival Theme Nights and Parties: What to Wear on Every Ship

Cruise Ship Duty-Free Shopping: Are You Really Saving?

Illustrated aerial map of the Aruba cruise terminal and Oranjestad walking route with landmarks marked

Aruba Walking Tour from the Cruise Port: A DIY Guide

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“Kids Sail Free” Cruise Deals: What Families Still Have to Pay

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MSC World America docked beside a palm lined beach at Ocean Cay with umbrellas and a red and white lighthouse

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MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Cruise Review – Day 7: September 11, 2026

Day 7 brings us to the final full day of this seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard MSC World America, and we’re ending it at one of my favorite cruise line private destinations, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. World America arrived right around…