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...

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...

15 Dumb Things People Still Believe About Cruise Ships

Cruise ships docked at Costa Maya
People believe some crazy things about cruises. There are some myths and rumors about cruise ships that still get circulated online even though some are...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Carnival Spirit’s Second...

After a long hiatus, Carnival Cruise Line has returned to the great state of Alabama. With a large number of cruises already under its...

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...

Cruise Elevator Survival Guide: 16 Rules for Avoiding the Madness

cruise ship elevators on Carnival Celebration
Elevators can create some very awkward moments, but on a cruise it’s par for the course. You will spend more time in an elevator than...

10 Reasons Carnival Is the Perfect Cruise Line for First-Timers

Carnival Celebration and Carnival Breeze in port in Cozumel, Mexico
It’s a big step when you take your first cruise.  After hearing friends and family hype up how awesome a cruise vacation can be,...

Buyer’s Remorse: 10 Things Cruisers Most Regret Buying on a Cruise

Norwegian Escape from side view in port in Nassau
We asked our readers what they most regretted buying on a cruise. With all the extras, add-ons, and items for sale on board a cruise...

10 Ways That Royal Caribbean is “King of the Seas” in...

10 ways in which Royal Caribbean is King of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has been making big waves lately.  After building and promoting what will be the largest cruise ship in the world, they have...

Top 15 Cruise Ports for the Start of a Cruise

best cruise ports for starting a cruise
Do you have a favorite departure port for your cruise getaways?  Most do, and they are not afraid to say exactly why. We recently asked...