Opinion

While some shudder at the thought of even leaving the house without a phone full of apps for every whim and fancy, one cruiser...

Adult-only areas are supposed to be just that.  And it’s nothing against kids.  It’s just that on a cruise ship, nothing is more annoying...

Family-friendly cruise lines offer all kinds of activities and amenities for the entire family to stay busy and happy.  And while kids’ clubs, waterparks,...

Personally, the very thought of getting up at 5:00 in the morning while on a cruise ship feels like treason to my body and...

When planning a cruise vacation, most of us focus on the fun part—incredible food, sunny excursions, and relaxing days at sea. But what about...

We recently asked our readers what they do with their collection of cruise cards after a cruise is over. The responses were varied and...

The debate about cruising during hurricane season comes up every—well, hurricane season.  For some travelers, especially first-time cruisers, the idea of a hurricane interrupting...

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...

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

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’...