6 Best Cruise Lines for a Quiet and Relaxing Vacation

Most relaxing cruise lines. Holland America Line and Princess Cruises in the piture
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...

10 Biggest Differences Between Carnival and Royal Caribbean

royal caribbean and carnival in Nassau
Comparing two of the largest cruise lines in the world isn't as cut and dry as some think.  Any Carnival Cruise Line vs. Royal...

With Royal Caribbean Buying Costa Maya, How Will Other Cruise Lines...

Costa Maya purchased by Royal Caribbean for Perfect Day Mexico
When Royal Caribbean announced last week that they were buying a commonly visited cruise port and 200 acres of land around it, the entire...

My Post-Cruise Flight Mistake: Lessons Learned from My 9am Flight on...

Early flights from a cruise ship to the airport
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...

I Can Finally Answer the Question, “What’s Your Favorite Cruise You’ve...

viking nile river
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...

What Do Seasoned Cruisers Do with All Those Old Cruise Cards?

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

10 Biggest Cruise Tipping Mistakes Every Cruiser Should Avoid

Cruise ships in port in Nassau: Disney, Celebrity, and Carnival
Tipping on a cruise ship isn't as straightforward as I'd like it to be.  Often, it's confusing to first-time cruisers.  It can also be...

How Virgin Voyages Perfected Cruising

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
When Virgin Voyages began sailing three years ago, they began offering something that no other cruise line offered. An adults-only cruise geared towards the...

25 “Cruise Things” People Just Don’t Get

Two cruise ships in port in the Caribbean
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...

10 Reasons Why You Should Take a Cruise with Royal Caribbean

Looking to book a cruise in the near future and not sure which cruise line to take?  Here are 10 reasons why you should...