Norwegian Unveils Spectacular Great Tides Island Waterpark

Norwegian Cruise Line has shared an exciting first look at Great Tides Waterpark, an expansive six-acre paradise set to debut September 4, 2026, on its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay. Designed to deliver high-octane thrills alongside family-friendly fun, this Read More …

You Can Still Find Gold in Alaska If You Look Hard Enough 

Young Guest Finds Lost Wedding Ring Onboard Holland America Line guest Corbin Hindriksen made a heartwarming discovery during an Alaska Inside Passage voyage aboard Zaandam. While spending time at the ship’s Lido Pool, the nine-year-old from Fort Collins, Colorado, noticed Read More …

Port Canaveral Elevates Cruising With Grand Expansion

Port Canaveral has officially commenced construction on a transformative $95 million expansion and renovation of Cruise Terminal 10. Scheduled for completion in November 2027, this ambitious project is designed to accommodate the cruise industry’s largest vessel class, welcoming ships capable Read More …

Sailing Viking: We’ve Been Modified

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets socially heated. It’s easy to look at travel plans like decisions.  Once made, we live with them.  Items on a Read More …

Cruise Directors Create Unforgettable Ocean Vacation Magic

The cruise director serves as the vibrant heart, public face, and primary ambassador of fun across every ocean voyage. Functioning as the ship’s ultimate master of ceremonies, social host, and entertainment strategist, this senior officer is dedicated to shaping unforgettable Read More …

Master The Art Of Polite Cruise Travel

A cruise vacation offers a unique opportunity to relax and explore, but the experience is most enjoyable for everyone when passengers practice thoughtful social etiquette. Because a cruise ship functions as a small, shared community at sea, small acts of Read More …

Tauck Enhances Luxury With Renovated River Vessels

Tauck has officially elevated its boutique river cruising experience by completing a comprehensive reconfiguration of four of its most intimate vessels. The ms Espirit, ms Treasures, ms Swiss Jewel, and ms Sapphire have all undergone significant design updates, shifting their Read More …

Navigating Your First Caribbean Cruise Adventure

Finding the right ship is the secret to a successful first Caribbean cruise. We consistently suggest that new cruisers prioritize large, modern vessels—specifically those operated by major lines like Royal Caribbean or Carnival—because they offer an unmatched variety of onboard Read More …

Cruise Lines Prioritize Guest Health Through Sanitation

When travelers step aboard a cruise ship, they can feel confident knowing that the industry operates under some of the most rigorous public health oversight in the world. Recent reports involving the National Geographic Sea Bird—a smaller expedition vessel operated Read More …