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CocoCay vs. Celebration Key, Which Private Cruise Port Is Better?

cococay, Royal Caribbean's private port in The Bahamas
In the past month, I had the opportunity to visit both Royal Caribbean's private island in The Bahamas, CocoCay, and Carnival Cruise Line's new...

Cruise Passenger Misses Ship and Asks for Help Online; Cruise Community...

oasis of the Seas docked
No one takes a cruise and purposely misses the ship, and yet it happens all too often.  As someone who likes to be back...

Cruisers Sound off on Seat Saving, And NOT Just Those Pool...

Saving seats on a cruise ship
We often talk about the issue of lounge chair hogs on a cruise ship.  But those aren’t the only seats that can be ‘saved’...

Best All-Inclusive Cruises for 2025-2026: Top 7 Cruise Lines

silversea luxury cruise ship in port by boats at marina
Once you go all-inclusive it's hard to go back. Here are 7 of the best all-inclusive cruises for 2025 and beyond for those who...

Reasons to Visit Celebration Key, Carnival’s New Port in The Bahamas

Celebration Key, Carnival's new port in The Bahamas
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the grand opening for Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line's new private port in The Bahamas. I...

I Visited Holland America Line’s Denali Lodge in Alaska and Loved...

Holland America Line's Denali Lodge
I recently had the opportunity to spend several nights at Holland America Line's Denali Lodge in Alaska. The lodge is located just outside of...

Comparing the 2 Main Adults Only Cruise Lines After 13 Cruises...

Adults only cruise lines
If you are looking into taking an adults only ocean cruise, there are two main cruise lines that you can choose from, Viking and...

Are the Shows Worth It? Disney Cruisers Respond to Concern...

Disney Fantasy cruise ship docked
Entertainment on a cruise ship can be somewhat subjective.  And with so much variety in what kinds of shows are offered in the onboard...

Cruisers Sound Off on Surprise Charges for Towels (Even After Returning...

Towel charges on cruise with deck chairs and allure of seas in background
Getting hit with an unexpected towel charge at the end of your cruise? You're definitely not alone, and one frustrated cruiser's recent experience shows...

Why Do People Get So Hooked on Cruises? Cruisers Explain

Cruise ship wake on Viking Sky
We call it Cruise Fever.  It’s that unstoppable desire to be on a cruise and the 24/7 daydreaming of being back on a cruise...