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 […]
4 Reasons Mazatlán is the Perfect “For-All-Ages” Destination – Chris Cruises
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we may find ourselves daydreaming about a refreshing trip somewhere warm and sunny. With Delta’s new direct flights to Mazatlán from Los Angeles and Minneapolis, now is the perfect time to dive into Mexico’s Pearl of the Pacific and discover why the city a hidden gem for snowbirds of […]
These Are the Airlines Most and Least Likely to Lose Your Luggage
Having your luggage lost at the beginning of your trip is one of the worst things that can happen. You have probably waited several months for the long-awaited vacation and then it’s ruined by something that is not even your fault. It’s even worse when you have to take a cruise after your flight and […]
Icon of the Seas vs. Carnival Jubilee: A Giant Comparison
We’re going to see what Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas vs. Carnival Jubilee, operated by Carnival Cruise Line, will look like. Let’s compare several aspects of both ships, including dining, prices, accommodations, and more! This will help you make your own decision on which cruise ship to choose. The 5,610-passenger Icon of the Seas […]
New Cruises on 12 Royal Caribbean Ships Open for Bookings This Week
Royal Caribbean’s third wave of deployments for cruises in 2026-2027 roll out this week on 12 of their cruise ships. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest news and deals: Sign Up This latest batch of new cruises from the world’s largest cruise line includes sailings from Florida, the Northeast, Texas and Puerto Rico. Royal […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2026-2027 Schedule
Sarah Bretz, Contributor Sarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on […]
Oceania Cruises Unveils New 2026 Voyages – Chris Cruises
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled the second swathe of its 2026 Collection of Voyages which are available to book from November 13, 2024. Travelers can choose from more than 60 new enticing itineraries, including 17 Grand Voyages, across the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, aboard three […]
7 Things You Should Always Check Before Booking a Cabin
Booking a cabin for a cruise is not a simple matter. As I have said many times here on the blog, choosing the right cabin is essential to enjoying your vacation to the fullest. Unfortunately, some people underestimate this and book a cruise without thinking too much about it, without doing research, and sometimes even […]
Water Issue Leads to Shortened Visit for NCL Cruise Ship
It’s kind of ironic that water would be the reason for a cruise itinerary change, but that’s exactly what happened on Pride of America’s current sailing around Hawaii, which embarked on November 16, 2024. The 7-night itinerary, which the Norwegian Cruise Line ship has been operating on repeat out of Honolulu, Hawaii, calls for stops […]