I’m a Cruiser Since the 90’s. What I Miss Most About...

Carnival Imagination cruise ship in Long Beach
Needless to say, I love cruising. I love that feeling you get when you walk into the lobby for the first time and gaze...

Does Princess Cruises “Come Back New” Live Up to Expectations?

One month ago, Princess Cruises began a $20 million marketing campaign that launched the new motto, “come back new”. This marked a return to...

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...

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...

5 Caribbean Cruise Ports That Some Say Are Overrated (And Why)

Costa Maya cruise port pier with MSC cruise ship in background
The same cruise port can have both adoring fans and disgruntled passengers.  After all, many aspects of cruising are subjective, and the topic of...

Vacations to Go Cruise Reviews: What Cruisers Really Think

Carnival and Royal Caribbean ship in Cozumel cruise port
Cruise travelers are always looking for ways to save money.  After all, the more you save the more cruises you can take. With Vacations to...

6 Things I Won’t Buy on a Cruise Ship

A Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise ship in Cozumel port
Have you found yourself wondering, “where did my extra cash go halfway through your cruise?” Suddenly, your onboard account is lower than you anticipated. You...

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...

5 Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships You Need to Sail On

Royal Caribbean has a large (and growing) fleet with its newest entrants among the biggest, boldest and flashiest cruise ships the industry has ever...

Cruise Elevator Survival Guide: 16 Rules for Avoiding the Madness

cruise ship elevators on Carnival Celebration
Elevators can create some very awkward moments, but on a cruise it’s par for the course. You will spend more time in an elevator than...