Update 6/13/2026: Initial reports suggesting Carnival Legend had run aground after hitting a sandbar appear to be inaccurate. Multiple passengers currently aboard the ship have …
Planning a cruise on Carnival Jubilee? Here are 6 things I wish I knew before sailing
Carnival Jubilee is the latest Texas-sized cruise ship to debut for Carnival Cruise Line. She is the third ship in the Excel class, following Mardi …
I cruised on Jewel of the Seas despite its old age. Here’s what disappointed me most
When booking a cruise, one of the biggest decisions is usually choosing which ship you want to sail on. Different cruise ships can provide drastically …
Viking Cruise passengers urged back to ship amid unrest in Belfast
A Viking cruise passenger says he received an unexpected call to return to his ship while visiting Belfast this week as authorities prepared for additional …
After decades of cruising with Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line did these 5 things better
Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line are the two biggest names in mainstream cruising, carrying millions of passengers every year on ships that often compete …
Carnival Jubilee Review: 7 things I loved and 7 things I’d change
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that certainly seems to be the case with Carnival Jubilee. I recently returned from a spring break cruise aboard …
“Everything shook”: Passengers feel 6.1 earthquake aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander
Passengers aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander experienced an unusual and unsettling event Monday afternoon when a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Cuba, …
5 things I tried on Norwegian Dawn that completely changed my cruise
After more than 55 cruises, I’ve developed a fairly predictable routine, especially as a budget-conscious cruiser. For instance, I usually book the cheapest cabin available, …
I sailed on Carnival’s Mardi Gras cruise ship. Here are 10 things future cruisers should know
Planning a cruise vacation is always exciting, but choosing the right ship can make or break your experience. With so many options available, doing a …
How I find the best cruise deals (and how you can too)
Cruising has always been my go-to vacation, not just because I love being at sea, but because it consistently delivers one of the best values …