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Life On Board Disabled Cruise Ship Deteriorates

This past Sunday, a fire broke out in the aft engine room of the Carnival Triumph cruise ship.  The fire was quickly contained and...

5 Reasons to Prepay Your Cruise Tips; One Reason You Shouldn’t

Row of Cruise ships in PortMiami
Tipping is a part of cruising.   And with most mainstream cruise lines you are given the option to pay for tips ahead of time. But...

First Impressions of the Carnival Breeze: Live from the Ship

We are currently enjoying our 3rd day aboard the Carnival Breeze on a 6 day cruise to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel,...

Carnival Spirit Review: My Experience on Her Second Cruise Out of...

Carnival Spirit cruise out of Mobile, Alabama. Review.
Carnival has returned to Mobile, Alabama! Residents of Alabama have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Carnival Spirit for months. The Carnival Spirit set...

Why a Crystal Cruises Luxury Cruise is a Cut Above

Note: John was a guest of Crystal Cruises.  Opinions are his own. I’m just back from a cruise on Crystal Serenity, a 980-passenger luxury cruise...

Leave Them or Bring Them: Should You Cruise with the Kids?

kid friendly cruise line
The world of family travel has a lot to like when it comes to cruising. Big ships feature plenty of interesting activities and features,...

5 Reasons You Don’t Need a Travel Agent for Your Cruise,...

Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise ships in Cozumel, Mexico
Is it absolutely necessary that you use a travel agent for a cruise?  The answer to that really depends on a few factors.  And...

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...

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...

10 Things to Never Do on the Pool Deck of a...

Sky Princess pool deck
There are a few things you should avoid doing if you plan to enjoy the lido deck of a cruise ship -- and who...