8 Things That Always Surprise First-Time Cruisers

Norwegian Prima
There are a lot of misconceptions about taking a vacation on a cruise ship.  A few things are always a surprise to first-timers cruisers....

What Is the Best Cruise Line? (25 Compared)

cruise ships docked in Costa Maya, Mexico
"What is the best cruise line?" is one of the most asked questions we hear when someone is looking to take a cruise. In this...

Can You Claim Compensation for a Cruise Ship Injury?

Cruises are enjoyable, leisurely forms of travel enjoyed by many across the country. However, these situations also come with hazards that could cause serious...

I’m Back From My First Cruise on Costa Cruises

Costa Venezia
Costa Cruises is one of Carnival Corporation's nine cruise lines. Although they are Carnival's Italian line, they offer cruises to the Caribbean, South America,...

7 Reasons To Take a Cruise with Azamara

Azamara Onward cruise ship
Earlier this week, I disembarked from my first cruise that I've ever taken with Azamara. The cruise line invited me on a shakedown cruise...

Maiden Voyages of New Cruise Ships, What You Should Expect

wonder of the seas
There's just something special about being the maiden voyage of a brand new cruise ship.  From being the first one to sleep in your...

How I Used My Cruise Ship Account in Port at Restaurants...

Discovery Princess
How nice would it be to use your cruise ship account while in port so you don't have to worry about carrying credit cards...

I’ve Been Quarantined on Cruises, I’ve Missed Ports, Here’s Why I’m...

Since cruises opened up to Americans in June, I have taken four cruises and spent more time at sea than I have at home. ...

First Impressions of Cruising with Viking After They Resumed Cruises

Viking Sky on Norwegian cruise
I am currently on Viking Sky, sailing a week long cruise around Iceland. This is the Viking's third cruise in the region since resuming...

7 Changes Cruise Lines Need to Make

Taking a cruise is my favorite way to vacation. I took nine cruises last year on seven different cruise lines. As much as I...