5 Reasons I Stopped Doing the Spa Raffle on Cruise Ships

Spa Raffle on a cruise ship massage beds
I used to attend every spa raffle on a cruise ship’s embarkation day.  After all, who can resist getting something for free for what...

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...

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...

5 Things People Love NOT Doing on a Cruise

Carnival and Royal Caribbean ship in port
I recently read a social media post asking, “What’s your favorite thing to do on a cruise?”  After reading through the comments, there was...

8 Things I Did on Cruises That I’ll Never Do Again

cruise ships docked in port
I love taking cruises. I think they offer the best value among all types of vacations. I have cruised all around the world on...

How to Convince My Family to Go on a Cruise When...

A royal caribbean and carnival ship in port in Cozumel
Is your family still not convinced that a cruise is one of the best vacations possible?  They are probably using the same old excuses...

Cruise Lines With the Best Pizza, Complimentary and Pay Restaurants

Pizza at Pizzeria Pummid'Oro on Costa Cruises
While no one goes on a cruise to eat pizza, it is a nice comfort food after a day in port or by the...

I’ve Always Booked an Inside Cabin. Should I Upgrade to a...

balcony cruise cabin royal caribbean
When booking your next cruise, it's inevitable that your mind will wander to the standard question, “where do I want my cabin to be...

Are Guy’s Burgers on Carnival Cruise Line REALLY That Good?

Carnival Guy's Burger Joint
By now, you’ve probably heard of Guy’s Burgers Joint. Housed on every single Carnival Cruise Line ship, Guy’s Burger Joint is a staple 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...