10 Most Beloved Cruise Ships That No Longer Exist

Pictures of three cruise ships that are not in service any more
There’s a certain nostalgia when it comes to older cruise ships. They reflect a different era in the industry. Sure, modern cruise ships have...

Icon of the Seas: 5 Things That Surprised Me Most on...

Icon of the Seas at night at Chill Island
After spending three fast-paced days on Icon of the Seas, I found there were several things about the ship that surprised me.   And no,...

Oops! Lesson Learned: I Booked a Zero-Privacy Balcony on a Cruise…...

Image of Carnival Celebration cruise ship cabins from the outside
It’s a great feeling when you score a sweet deal on a balcony cabin for a cruise. Sure, those interior cabins are more affordable, but...

Is the Pre-Cruise Experience Too Overwhelming for First-Timers?

Image of cruise passengers walking along pier while MSC cruise ship comes in.
I recently came across a concerning comment from a first-time cruiser. “Everything just seems incredibly overwhelming,” the person stated after prefacing the comment with how...

23 Changes Cruise Passengers Want to See in 2024

Image of cruise ship from side, top deck as it sails out of port
People love to cruise.  Unpacking once, seeing the world, and eating as much as you want is a vacation style growing in popularity. But there's...

10 Cruise Buffet Rules Every Passenger Should Follow

Cruise ship buffet rules to follow
Cruise ships have often been famously referred to as floating buffets at sea – and for good reason. With all-you-can-eat pizza, cake, steak, and...

Cruise Dining Regrets: 10 Foods to Avoid (According to These Cruisers)

Cruise ship dining on Royal Caribbean Oasis class
The dining experience on a cruise ship is one of the biggest reasons regular cruisers love to book a vacation at sea. In fact, a...

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...

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...

First Impressions of the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Line, I’m Blown...

Regent's Seven Seas Grandeur
I have taken more than 75 cruises on 17 different cruise lines. Up until now, I had yet to sail on the world's most...