Cunard Is The British Luxury Brand of the Year – Chris Cruises
Cunard has been named Walpole’s British Luxury Brand of the Year* after a landmark year that reinforced its position as a leader in luxury travel. The award was presented last night (18 November) at the Walpole British Luxury Awards at The Dorchester, Mayfair. The event celebrated Britain’s most outstanding luxury brands and the people behind […]
10 Best Cruise Ships in the World (Ranking)
Have you noticed that choosing a cruise ship has become more and more difficult? Many cruise lines are launching new ships at an impressive pace (Royal Caribbean I’m talking about you), and it can be tricky to pick one through all these options. For this reason, I decided to create a ranking of the 10 […]
Carnival Defends No-Refund Dining Policy After Passengers Never Turned Up
Carnival Cruise Line is standing firm on not issuing a refund for its Chef’s Table Experience to a passenger and two guests who were “too tired” to attend the exclusive dinner aboard a recent cruise. The controversy began when the former guest complained on social media about the cruise line not refunding her for missing […]
NCL’s Newest Cruise Ship Will Have 2 Features No Ship Has Ever Had Before
When Norwegian Cruise Line’s next new ship debuts in 2025, it will have two features that no cruise ship has ever had before. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest news and deals: Sign Up Norwegian Aqua will debut in April 2025 with new experiences for cruisers. One of those features will be the very […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Names Godfather for Norwegian Aqua
Heidi Bucolo Heidi is a physical therapist by profession, cruise enthusiast at heart, and Princess all the time! She is a self-confessed thrill seeker, obsessive planner, and over-packer. She is always looking for the latest and greatest adventures onboard and ashore, enjoys researching top things to do in ports of call, and loves dressing up […]
AmaWaterways Announces 2025 Latin Touch Christmas Markets Cruise – Chris Cruises
AmaWaterways’ Latin Touch program offers a special sailing dedicated to Spanish-speaking travelers every year. Due to its continued strong growth, AmaWaterways is adding a second itinerary for 2025—the Swiss Alps & Rhine & Castle Christmas cruise, which joins the previously announced Latin Touch’s Enticing Douro. Departing Basel, Switzerland on December 15, 2025, this eight-day luxury cruise aboard the 162-guest AmaVenita sails through Switzerland, France, Germany, […]
10 Tipping Mistakes Not to Make on a Cruise
Tipping has always been a hotly debated topic on cruises. Everyone knows how tipping works in a restaurant or hotel, but things on cruise ships can be different, and passengers often feel confused about the normal customs. For this reason, I thought it might be useful to write an article on the 10 tipping mistakes […]
New Disney Ship Gets Lackluster Christening Ceremony
A christening is one of the most important milestones in the life of a new cruise ship. But in the case of Disney Treasure, many fans were left wanting more – and not in a good way. After weeks of building anticipation, the short ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 19, at 8 p.m. EST. […]
U.S. News Names Best Cruise Lines for 2025
For the 11th straight year, U.S. News & World Report has released their rankings for the Best Cruise Lines. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest news and deals: Sign Up Viking and Disney Cruise Line were the big winners among the 18 most popular cruise lines in U.S. News’ 2025 rankings for Best Cruise […]
Sun Princess to Feature Brand-New Experiences For The Holidays
Princess Cruises’ newest ship Sun Princess will offer a lineup of first-ever holiday experiences to the cruise line, transforming its decks into a festive environment for the season. The vessel will celebrate its first holiday season with beautiful decorations, immersive shows, exclusive family activities, and beloved holiday traditions reimagined at sea. Guests will find celebrations […]