Cruise lines are pretty forgiving. They’ll tolerate you complaining about sub-par food in the dining room, removing tips on the last day of the cruise, or "reserving" your deck chair at 5:30am but not putting your butt in it until 10am. But there are a few things that will get…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, has officially arrived at her new home in PortMiami for her first winter season in the Caribbean. After her inauguration, she spent time sailing to Bermuda from New York City but now calls Miami home through April 2026, offering seven-day roundtrip cruises to…
Royal Caribbean has unveiled new details about Legend of the Seas, the third ship in its massive Icon Class, set to debut in July 2026. Legend will introduce more dining options, entertainment, and adventure than ever before, building on everything guests already love about this class of ships. The Icon…
If you’ve been wondering why the Disney Fantasy isn’t sailing the Caribbean right now, it’s because she’s taking a little spa break in the form of a dry dock at the shipyard in Brest, France. After wrapping up her European season, the 13 year old Dream-class ship is getting some…
At the end of September and into early October, Mother Nature did what she always does during hurricane season - she stirred things up. A storm system along the East Coast and in the Caribbean forced several cruise ships to adjust itineraries. Some changes were minor - skipping a port…
One of the best things about going on a cruise is the food, and if we're being totally honest, the drinks. There’s just something about having a drink package that gives you the freedom to try concoctions you wouldn’t normally order back home. Maybe you’re a “Jack and Coke” person…
Cunard is doing something it’s never done before: putting one of its iconic Queens in South Florida for a full Caribbean season. Starting October 16, 2025, Queen Elizabeth will begin sailing roundtrip Caribbean cruises ranging from 9 to 28 nights out of PortMiami. For a cruise line known for transatlantic…
Cruisers like me who sail out of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral have come to love the convenience of hopping on Brightline to get to and from the port. It has become the go-to solution for avoiding I-95 traffic or simply exploring Central and South Florida cities before embarkation…
Airlines have been doing it for years: offering you a choice between basic, regular, and premium fares with different levels of perks and flexibility. Now, Virgin Voyages is bringing that same concept to the cruise industry with the launch of VoyageFair Choices. Rolling out for all new bookings beginning October…
MSC Cruises is expanding its reach in a big way. Known primarily for its sailings from Miami to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the cruise line is preparing for some of the most ambitious moves in its history. In just a few weeks, MSC Seascape will leave Miami to begin…
