Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, has officially been christened and is gearing up for its maiden voyage on November 20, 2025, sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Disney ships are known for storytelling, but Destiny pushes that tradition into bolder,…
If you’ve ever booked a cruise and later spotted the exact same sailing advertised for less, you know that sinking feeling. Your countdown is going great… then you notice the fare you paid is suddenly higher than what everyone else…
Everyone thinks the best cruise deals happen on Black Friday, New Year, or the wave season. But what if I told you that’s precisely what cruise lines want you to think? It’s their sneaky way of keeping fares high and…
Royal Caribbean’s loyalty program is getting a makeover and rolling out a new way to earn points—its new Points Choice program. And it’s got the cruise community buzzing. For once, it’s not about casino play, drink packages, or who racks…
A sightseeing excursion for Mein Schiff 1 passengers took a terrifying turn in the Dominican Republic on Sunday when their catamaran suddenly began to sink in Samaná Bay. Within minutes, 55 cruisers from the German-operated ship were forced to jump…
Every November, your inbox fills with promises that sound almost too good to be true: “Up to 75% off!” “Free drinks!” “Kids sail free!” It’s Black Friday, and the cruise lines want you to believe now’s your one golden shot…
You’ll see the same story play out on every cruise ship. By day two, there’s a pale-faced cruiser, ginger ale in hand, clutching at the ship’s railings and staring at the horizon line. First-time cruisers are often terrified of how…
Every year, a handful of familiar cruise ships quietly disappear from service. They vanish from brochures, their names are painted over, and loyal passengers are left wondering why their favorite ship is suddenly gone. Cruise fans often ask the same…
Remember when cruising felt effortless? You booked, boarded, ate as much as you liked, and everything just flowed. Fast-forward to 2026 — the tide has turned. Extra entrées now cost extra cash, drink packages stop working on private islands, loyalty…
An 80-year-old Sydney grandmother was left behind on a remote island and later found dead after her cruise ship sailed away without her — and now investigators are trying to find out how it happened. Suzanne Rees was a passenger…
It was supposed to be a routine Caribbean getaway — six nights of sunshine, island stops, and celebration. But when Carnival Horizon pulled into PortMiami on November 8, 2025, the mood on board had changed. Federal agents were waiting at…
Holland America Line is bringing the golden age of travel back—this time by sea. In 2027, the Zuiderdam will set sail from Miami on a 28-day roundtrip cruise that retraces Pan Am’s legendary “Clipper” routes across the Caribbean, Mexico, and…