Carnival’s newest and biggest cruise ships offer plenty of ways to spend money onboard. Between specialty restaurants, fun cocktails, spa treatments and even a roller …
Viking passengers report major Christmas market cruise reroutes amid low river levels
Update 11/10: Viking has listed the new November and December Christmas market sailings on its website, identifying the ships and replacement itineraries. The listings include …
“It was hard to connect”: Captain Kate McCue explains why she left Celebrity Cruises
Captain Kate McCue, perhaps the best-known female captain in the cruise industry, surprised many cruisers when she left Celebrity Cruises in 2025. She had spent …
How to do laundry on a cruise ship: An experienced cruiser’s guide
Doing laundry probably isn’t high on your cruise vacation wish list. But whether you’re dealing with a spilled drink or trying to make a week’s …
Celebrity Xcel passenger reports owl stowaway during Atlantic crossing
Celebrity Xcel has picked up an unexpected traveler on its transatlantic voyage: a wide-eyed owl apparently making the crossing without a reservation! A passenger reported …
12 things I did on Mardi Gras that made my cruise even better than expected
When my sister and I booked a 7-night cruise on Carnival Mardi Gras, I already had high expectations. We had recently sailed on her sister …
European Christmas Market Outfit Guide: What to Wear and Pack
I’ve been visiting European Christmas markets since 2018, when my husband and I stumbled upon the markets in Prague during a trip in late November. …
I’ve sailed on Mariner of the Seas four times. Here’s what keeps bringing me back
Even after 55+ cruises around the world, Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas remains one of my favorite ships. I’ve sailed aboard this Voyager class …
Celebrity Cruises reroutes two ships as severe weather threatens New Zealand
Celebrity Cruises is changing itineraries for Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Edge as strong winds, heavy rain, and rough seas threaten travel around New Zealand. In …
Hotel Effie Sandestin Review: Why it’s one of my top Destin recommendations
Sometimes, you need a vacation without the packing, airport chaos, or long drive. My husband and I live near Destin, but we’re firm believers that …