Appropriate: Updates To Princess Crew Appreciation

Important Topics To Know Princess Cruises is introducing updated service structures to better recognize and reward the incredible dedication of its hardworking crew members across its seventeen-ship fleet. To continue providing exceptional guest experiences, the cruise line has adjusted its Read More …

The Ultimate 100-Item Cruise Checklist

Preparing for a cruise often feels like a high-stakes game of Tetris played with a suitcase that is slightly too small and a list of “what-ifs” that is slightly too long. You are essentially moving into a floating city where Read More …

Royal Caribbean: Dress Rules For Religious Travels

Important To Know Royal Caribbean has updated its official website to include specific dress code warnings for passengers planning to visit religious sites during their cruise. The new guidance emphasizes “modest dress” as a requirement for entry into churches, cathedrals, Read More …

Enjoy Your Favorite Drinks On The Beach

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has recently adjusted its policy regarding beverage package inclusions on its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay. Originally, the cruise line had announced that its shipboard unlimited beverage packages would no longer be honored on the Read More …

New Royal Caribbean Packing Guidelines

Royal Caribbean has recently redesigned its prohibited items page to provide greater clarity and a more user-friendly experience for its guests. This thoughtful overhaul prioritizes the most common questions travelers have, placing essential information regarding beverages, snacks, and personal grooming Read More …

Virgin Keeps Cruising Casual, Fun

Recently, Norwegian Cruise Line implemented a stricter dress code for several of its premium specialty dining venues, prompting a playful response from Virgin Voyages. Norwegian Cruise Line, which has traditionally been known for its laid-back “Freestyle Cruising” concept, introduced new Read More …

Keeping Us Safe: Smooth Sailing With Updated Tech Policies

Royal Caribbean has officially updated its prohibited items policy to restrict the use of smart glasses in various locations across its cruise ships. This administrative decision follows a similar, comprehensive fleetwide ban instituted by MSC Cruises earlier in the year. Read More …

Carnival Updates Daily Gratuity Rates For Guests

Carnival Cruise Line has recently announced a modest increase in its daily gratuity rates, sparking a broad conversation within the travel community about maritime service compensation. Starting soon, the rate will rise by one dollar to a total of seventeen Read More …

Health Protocols Prioritized During Recent Balmoral Voyage

Approximately 200 passengers aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship, Balmoral, reported symptoms consistent with gastroenteritis during a recent 10-night voyage to the Norwegian Fjords. The vessel, which has a capacity of 1,350 passengers, saw roughly 15% of its guests fall Read More …