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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...

Are Today’s Cruise Ships Too Big to Be Safe?

Cruise ships are a lot bigger than they used to be.  In fact, in the last 10 years cruise ships have increased 50% in...

5 Influential Events That Changed Cruising

The cruise industry has come a long way since the motto "Newlyweds and nearly deads" was coined to describe cruise passengers. In 2014, over...

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...

Will the Carnival Triumph Incident Affect Cruise Bookings?

Opinions are coming in from around the country on how, or if the cruise industry will be impacted by the Carnival Triumph incident.  For...

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...

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. ...

What is the Best Cruise Line to Alaska for You?

best cruise lines for alaska
If you're looking for the best cruise line for Alaska you may not realize just how many choices you have. There are 75 cruise ships...

Carnival’s Guy’s Burgers: Are They the Best (Or Most Popular) Cruise...

Guy's Burger Join on Carnival
If you want a good burger at sea, it’s hard to beat Guy’s Burger Joint on Carnival Cruise Line.  In fact, I’ve heard many...

First Impressions of Carnival’s Newest Cruise Ship, Carnival Venezia

Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Venezia, is currently sailing its first ever cruise from a U.S. port. This four night cruise from New...