Picture this: you’re on a cruise, and every day is filled with endless opportunities to relax, indulge, and truly enjoy yourself without ever having to reach for your wallet. Whether it’s sipping on a perfectly crafted cocktail, diving into a delicious meal at a specialty restaurant every night, or staying…
Carnival Cruise Line is known for its fun-filled atmosphere, affordable cruises, and a wide variety of activities and dining options. But let’s be real: not everything that glitters on a Carnival ship is gold (by-the-inch). There are some things that get a lot of hype, but when you dig a…
In recent years, the cruise industry has seen ships getting bigger and more extravagant with each new launch. These floating cities, packed with everything from water parks to Broadway-style theaters, have become the norm. But now, with Royal Caribbean reportedly considering a new class of smaller ships, it’s worth asking:…
Whenever someone asks me, "what's your perfect length for a cruise?" I always say, "the longest!" Short three, four, and five-day cruises go way too fast for me and by the time you just get to figuring out whether your stateroom is on the port or starboard side of the…
Planning a cruise vacation with Carnival? It's always a good idea to understand the ins and outs of their alcohol policy to avoid any surprises during your trip. Carnival has specific guidelines about drinking onboard, what you can bring with you, and how to make the most of their beverage…
Following Disney Cruise Line’s exciting announcement during the D23 fan event on August 10, 2024, more details have surfaced, confirming that the company has officially signed an agreement with MEYER WERFT, the renowned German shipyard, to build four additional cruise ships. These new vessels will join Disney’s expanding fleet between…
What’s better than one new Disney Cruise ship? How about four brand-new Disney Cruise Line ships joining the fleet? Yes, you heard that right! At the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Disney Cruise Line dropped some magical news that has Disney fans and cruise enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. During the Horizons:…
We're in the home stretch of this quick four-day cruise to Cozumel on Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas, and our guest contributor, John Hoiden, is back with another installment of his adventures onboard and ashore. Before I turn things over to John, let's talk a little about Cozumel. Cozumel…
We're back with another trip report from John Hoiden, a frequent cruiser and contributor to the site. John is currently sailing on a four-day cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas from Tampa, FL. This itinerary has just one port-of-call, Cozumel, Mexico, which will be on Day 3. With…
Frequent Royal Caribbean cruiser and contributor to the site, John Hoiden, is with us once again as he embarks on a four-day cruise on Grandeur of the Seas sailing from Tampa, FL to Cozumel, Mexico. He'll be providing daily reports from them ship, sharing the good and bad, his luck…
