Princess Cruises has added a second solar eclipse cruise for 2026 after changing an itinerary on their newest ship, Sun Princess. Princess Cruises has changed the August 8, 2026 sailing on Sun Princess so the ship will be off the coast of southern Spain on August 12. This will allow the vessel to be in the path of a total solar eclipse. Guests will have the opportunity to choose from the … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has some of the best cruise directors that you’ll find on any cruise ships. They help put the Fun in “Fun Ships” and greatly enhance cruises with Carnival. Here is Carnival’s updated cruise director schedule. The following dates came from Carnival Cruise Line but as always, they are subject to change.  The dates listed are current as of September 23, 2024. Ships are … [Read more...]

Viking celebrated an historic return to China after their ship, Viking Yi Dun, completed her first cruise from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Photo Credit: Viking Viking’s return to China is highlighted by new itineraries with ports that they only have access to. These cruises have also opened up to international travelers for the first time. The cruises can be seen here. These sailings operate from … [Read more...]

Cruise lines are always adding items to their “ban list” as new trends and technologies emerge.  And sometimes the policy page isn’t as up to date with modern devices. It looks like you can add another item to the “ban list” with Carnival Cruise Line. A YouTuber, Richard with the channel ‘No Pants Profits’, recently found himself in a bit of hot water while cruising aboard Carnival … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s next new cruise ship, Star of the Seas, reached a new construction milestone when the giant top of the AquaDome was lifted onto the ship. Star of the Seas will be Royal Caribbean second Icon class ship and will be one of the two largest cruise ships ever built when it debuts in 2025 at more than 250,000 gross tons. The vessel is currently under construction at the Meyer Turku … [Read more...]

After an 18-night Transpacific sailing from California to Japan, Carnival Panorama is currently in dry dock in Singapore for a few weeks. The Vista-class ship which was built in 2019, will undergo several technical upgrades in addition to overall maintenance. It is expected that part of these upgrades will include a new paint job, the blue livery across the hull that other Carnival ships have … [Read more...]

Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, is about to go into dry dock for the first time where the vessel will receive new upgrades and updates. Scarlet Lady will enter dry dock on November 14, 2024 and over the course of two weeks, new features will be added to the ship. Several Sea Terrance cabins on deck 11 will be converted over to 24 “Seriously Suite” RockStar Quarters, the most … [Read more...]

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 mainstream market. I was on their very first sailing, a four night cruise to The Bahamas from Miami on Scarlet Lady. When I wrote my review, I loved many aspects of the cruise but was also critical of many things that I thought were well, … [Read more...]

Have you ever heard someone playing loud music from a Bluetooth speaker on a cruise ship?  Carnival has recently implemented a few rules that were repeated today. Bluetooth speakers have become a problem on some cruise ships.  After all, the portable devices have become more powerful and much louder in recent years. And on a confined ship where many just want to get away from noise … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has released their deployment schedule for cruises to Japan in 2026 that include over 50 departures on Diamond Princess. Princess Cruises will offer more than 50 cruises to Japan in 2026 on Diamond Princess. The cruise ship was custom built for Japan and offers the most immersive and authentic experience when cruising to the Land of the Rising Sun. Diamond Princess will offer … [Read more...]

A small ship cruise line is expanding cruises in the South Pacific in 2026 with new sailings that range from seven to 15 days in length. Windstar Cruises has announced that they will be expanding cruises in the dream location of the South Pacific, an area where they already have a significant presence. The new cruises will visit Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Bora Bora and the French … [Read more...]

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 a theme. The funny thing is, it was not so much what people liked to do on a cruise as much as what they didn’t have to do that made them love cruising.  Most cruisers commented that they loved this style of travel because of the things they were … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Norwegian Luna, a sister ship to Norwegian Aqua, will debut in 2026 with cruises now open for bookings. Norwegian Luna will be Norwegian Cruise Line’s 21st ship in their fleet and their second Prima Plus class ship. The cruise ship will homeport in Miami starting in April 2026. Norwegian Luna will offer cruises from there between April 4, 2026 through … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line announced new cruises for 2026-2027 today on four ships that will offer sailings from four different homeports. These new cruises will sail from Miami, Port Canaveral, Norfolk and San Francisco visiting the Caribbean, Mexico and Alaska. Three of the ships will visit Carnival’s brand new port they are building in The Bahamas, Celebration Key. Carnival Horizon will offer six- … [Read more...]

A cruise line is rolling out new cabin decoration packages for guests who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special occasion during their sailing. Holland America Line’s newly enhanced décor packages can be purchased prior to the cruise and they will be set up in your cabin on embarkation day. Also, friends and family can purchase these packages as a special surprise celebration … [Read more...]

The topic of passports on a cruise is a common one.  First-time cruisers who don’t want to get caught off guard often bring it up as well. Even for closed-loop cruises out of the United States I recommend having a passport.   If nothing else, it simplifies the boarding process and documents needed.  Additionally, if something happens when you’re off the ship in a foreign … [Read more...]

I love taking cruises, I think they offer the best value among all types of vacations. I have cruised all around the world on over 15 different cruise lines. After taking nearly 80 cruises, here are eight things that I’ve done on cruises that I’ll never do again. Wait Until Boarding the Ship to Book Dining Most cruise lines will now allow you to book specialty restaurants before you board the … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s entertainment for their new ship debuting in 2025, Norwegian Aqua, will include the first ever cruise ship celebrating Prince. Norwegian Aqua will debut in 2025 and will have exclusive entertainment offerings. This includes guest favorites and two shows, “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded”. The tribute to Prince show will be an … [Read more...]

A couple is receiving backlash after a now deleted social media post detailed how they left their young children in a cruise cabin by themselves. The two social media influencers, Matt and Abby Howard,  post videos about life and relationships.  After a recent family cruise the couple mentioned how they got some alone time on the ship. Joining them on the cruise were their two young … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is the largest cruise line in the world and they are offering a big weekend sale on cruises that depart in 2025.  This latest sale from Royal Caribbean offers up to $600 in instant savings in addition to other discounts the cruise line is currently offering. The following sale on Royal Caribbean cruises runs from September 14-16, 2024. 60% off the second guests in a … [Read more...]