Opinion

The question I am asked the most as a cruise journalist and blogger is, "What's your favorite cruise you've ever taken?" I have never...

Some activities and traditions on cruise ships are just weird to some people.  But there’s no judgement here.  Everyone has a different style of...

A recent social media post asked if others felt pressured to give perfect ratings on a post-cruise survey.  After all, knowing a crew member's...

I made a big cruise rookie mistake.  A way-too-early flight back home on disembarkation day is a recipe for disaster. Because of my careless oversight...

Looking for a cruise line that provides a relaxed and calm atmosphere rather than a scene straight out of a theme park? We’ve got...

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...

Most first-time cruisers pack too much for their cruise, not really knowing what to expect. I used to be a serial over-packer myself.   And...

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

The old saying ‘live and learn’ helps us avoid repeating mistakes. That works for many parts of life from where to buy common household...

While many cruise trends are positive and welcomed by cruisers, there are a few trends that are going in the wrong direction.  Here are...