Carnival just made a bold move that’s turning heads—its upcoming November 1 sailing on Carnival Magic is now adults-only. The cruise, originally sold as family-friendly, will now require all guests to be 21 or older. Many guests had already booked…
Everyone knows—cruise food is legendary! Think lobster tails, chocolate melting cake, all-you-can-eat buffets, and midnight pizza. But behind the endless shrimp and smiling servers lies a whole menu of hacks cruisers wish they knew sooner. We’re talking freebies that aren’t…
Think that Holland America Line (HAL) is slow, stuffy, and for older cruisers? The go-to cruise line if you’re after a quiet cruise ship with string quartets, soup, and early bedtimes? Think again. After digging through Cruise Critic forums, Facebook…
Guests aboard the Enchanted Princess were enjoying smooth seas and sunny skies—until the final hours of the cruise took an unexpected turn. Just as the ship neared Grand Turk, passengers were informed it had been denied permission to dock. In…
Do you still get queasy on cruises—despite all the wristbands, ginger chews, and “guaranteed” patches? You’re not alone. And here’s the truth most travel agents won’t say out loud:It’s not your stomach. It’s your itinerary. Some cruise itineraries, like the…
Think you’re sailing straight into Rome, Paris, or Bangkok? Not so fast. While cruise itineraries often promise world-famous cities, the reality is that many ships dock far outside the destination you think you’re visiting. That “Rome” stop? You’re probably arriving…
It might look like a food lover’s paradise—but cruise ship buffets can quickly turn into a minefield of regrets. While the trays are always full and the choices seem endless, experienced cruisers know not everything is worth piling onto your…
Imagine floating down the world’s longest lazy river, then sipping a margarita beneath the world’s largest sombrero—all before lunch. That’s the promise of Perfect Day Mexico, Royal Caribbean’s upcoming private destination in Mahahual, opening in fall 2027. With 230 acres…
I thought I had cruising figured out. But once I boarded Carnival, the rookie mistakes hit fast. I’m talking lukewarm “fridges,” missed shows, wrong clothes, surprise charges that made my stomach sink faster than a lifeboat at a muster drill.…
Imagine quitting your job, cashing out your savings, and setting off alone to sail the world—with no real sailing experience to speak of. At 29, Oliver Widger did exactly that. Burned out from the day-to-day routine and feeling like his…
Think cruise dress codes don’t matter anymore? Try telling that to the guy turned away from the Main Dining Room in flip-flops. Or the woman freezing in the theater thanks to no shawl and the A/C cranked up. Here’s the…
Cruises are supposed to be the easiest vacations in the world. Meals included. Beds made. Sunrise at sea, and someone else does the planning. But even on a paid-in-full trip, the costs seem to keep creeping in. And it’s not…