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 …
Why I’d choose Ovation of the Seas over Royal Caribbean’s newest ships
As someone who’s cruised with Royal Caribbean for more than two decades, I’m still curious about every new ship. Between the new restaurants, elaborate entertainment, …
Celebrity Silhouette Review: Why this ship made a great first impression
Celebrity Silhouette was my first experience with Celebrity Cruises, and I was truly impressed by how much I enjoyed the ship. As a longtime Royal …
Carnival Sunshine Review: Why it was one of the worst cruise ships I’ve sailed
Even when a vacation isn’t perfect, I can usually find the positives among the hiccups. After all, I’ve taken 55 cruises, so I understand that …
I tried a GigSky eSIM on a European cruise. Here’s how it went
On my recent Celebrity cruise around Europe, I decided to try GigSky’s eSIM as an alternative to my phone carrier’s travel pass. I don’t mind …
Norway Cruise Excursions Review: Which tours are worth the high cost?
I’ve cruised to Norway twice aboard Celebrity Apex and once with Royal Caribbean several years ago. I’ve also taken a land trip through Norway, giving …
Celebrity Apex Review (2026): The ship that gets almost everything right
I recently returned from an incredible Norwegian Fjords cruise aboard Celebrity Apex, sailing alongside my sister and my 64-year-old parents. It wasn’t my first experience …
I gave crew members more than a cash tip on my cruise. I’ll never forget their reaction
In March, I cruised around South America with my husband and two grown daughters. Traveling through Patagonia, beginning and debarking in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was …
NCL Airfare Program Review: Is the stress worth the savings?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s airfare program can save cruisers hundreds of dollars, especially for international sailings. But there’s a catch: you give up much of the …
Why is Park West on every single cruise ship? Inside the controversial art company
As we walked through the Park West art gallery onboard a cruise ship, my friend told me an unbelievable story about how her mom was …