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Princess Cruises has quietly bumped up the service charge on onboard extras from 18% to 20%, which means passengers will now pay a little more for…
There’s something magical about watching a massive cruise ship squeeze through a lock with just feet to spare on either side. The Panama Canal is one…
That “steal” of a cruise deal might actually be a budget trap in disguise. While low fares are tempting, booking based solely on the sticker price…
Just days after we reported on Margaritaville at Sea hiking their gratuities to the highest in the industry, another major cruise line is following suit with…
If you’ve been thinking about a getaway on a Margaritaville at Sea cruise, there’s an important update to add to your budget conversation: as of February…
Day 8 on the Rotterdam was the second of our back-to-back sea days, and it’s that point in the cruise where reality starts tapping you on…
Carnival Cruise Line has quietly rolled out price increases to both its WiFi packages and onboard service charges effective December 1, 2025, and while the changes…
Day 3 on Zuiderdam was spent at sea as we continue our journey toward our next port of call, Ocho Rios, Jamaica — our second stop…
Day 3 aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth marked our second of two back-to-back sea days as we make our way toward our first port of call, Costa…
Carnival Cruise Line just rolled out something cruisers have been asking for over and over again—a true non-alcoholic drink package that goes way beyond just sodas.…
