You book a balcony for fresh ocean air, then smell smoke from somewhere nearby. Or you walk into the casino and realize the “smoking section” does not keep smoke on its side. That is where this debate about smoking on…
You book a Mediterranean cruise, excited because Barcelona is on the itinerary. You can’t wait to stroll down La Rambla, enjoy some tapas, and get photos of the famous Sagrada Familia before heading back to the ship and your next…
Cruising feels fun and relaxing until something goes seriously wrong. Then every railing, pier edge, balcony, gangway, and safety announcement suddenly looks different. Four separate Carnival-related fatal incidents in less than a month have brought cruise ship and port safety…
Norwegian Aura is exactly the kind of ship cruise lines love to announce. On paper, NCL’s biggest ship ever sounds like a winner. More features. More space. More ways to fill a sea day. NCL bills it as “Everything you…
Any Royal Caribbean announcement about new ships creates a buzz among its fans. But when the cruise line announces a whole new class, the excitement hits differently. Add in Royal’s CEO hinting that Discovery Class could be a “game changer,”…
Royal Caribbean makes it easy to relax at sea. That’s the whole point of the cruise. You grab a lounger, order a drink, let the kids wander, and you feel your shoulders drop. Suddenly, the ship feels like one big…
Something harmless and sweet has divided the cruising community right down the middle — and chances are you have a strong opinion about it too. Spend five minutes in a cruise Facebook group and you will see exactly what we…
Carnival’s Cheers! package is supposed to make cruising feel easier. Pay upfront. Stop doing bar math. Order what you want without thinking about every receipt. That’s the theory. Then comes the awkward little catch. You try to order a beer…
A bad cruise review is one thing. Being banned from a cruise line after posting the review on social media is another. That’s what the creators behind the Travel Spree YouTube channel say happened after their negative Margaritaville at Sea…
Sort mainstream cruises by price, and you’ll usually notice one thing—MSC appears near the top fast. You’ve got a choice of modern cruise ships, big Caribbean itineraries, and even a private island. The fares look almost too good to be…
Grab a few pastries from the buffet to enjoy on your balcony. Pack a plate for the kids. Take some fruit back to the cabin for later. It sounds completely harmless. Millions of cruisers do it every single day without…
Love them or hate them, mega-ships are becoming harder to ignore. Carnival has laid out plans for its biggest ships ever. Currently called Project Ace, the new platform includes three ships expected to carry almost 8,000 guests each at full…