16 Reasons to Take the Into the Midnight Sun Cruise on...

I recently had the opportunity to take a 14 night cruise on Viking Sky sailing on Viking's Into the Midnight Sun itinerary.  I've cruised...

Cruisers Reveal Top 10 Reasons a Cruise is the Best Vacation

Cruise ships docked in Port Everglades
We recently asked our readers, “What makes a cruise the best vacation?”.  After sifting through the comments, we discovered the most common replies and...

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...

Best Short Cruises for Winter Getaways in 2015

Want to take a cruise this winter to get away from the cold but are short on money and vacation days from work? Cruise...

Cruising with Just a Carry-On: Why and How I Pack So...

carry-on suitcase for cruise vacation
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...

These 5 Cruises to Europe Could Be Cheaper than Flying

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Would it sound crazy if I told you that you could take a cruise from the United States to Europe for less money than...

Guide to Royal Caribbean’s Unlimited Dining Package

Royal Caribbean first introduced their Unlimited Dining Package on cruise ships back in early 2019. Basically, the package covers all specialty dining venues, and...

Is Icon of the Seas Too Crowded? Passengers Fresh Off the...

Icon of Seas Surfside
When you’re the largest cruise ship in the world, you get a lot of attention.  You also get a lot of cruise passengers checking...

“Where Do We Eat?”: Frustrated Parent of Toddlers on Cruise Ship...

Family with toddler child kids on cruise ship
A cruise passenger with two active toddlers on a cruise ship is asking the internet for help.   After asking, “Where are we supposed to...

10 Best Cruise Line Private Islands

Sky Princess anchored off the coast of Princess Cays
Don’t overlook those private island port days when looking at a cruise itinerary.  These gorgeous private islands are only accessible via cruise ship, and...