Moab Gears Up For Active Season – Chris Cruises
Spring has sprung which means discovery is in the air at Arches National Park just outside of Moab, Utah, the adventure capital of the West. Moab Adventure Center, the go-to-hub for all things active in the region, is gearing up for what it predicts will be a bumper crop of visitors clamoring to pack in […]
Best and Worst Holland America Cruise Ships (2025 Ranking)
Hollam America is not among the largest cruise lines in the world, but it still has a very large number of ships carrying hundreds of thousands of people each year. As of 2025, the line has 11 cruise ships, with capacities ranging from around 1,400 to about 2,600 passengers. Below, you can find the updated […]
Norwegian Aqua Officially Christened in Cruise Capital of the World
It’s been an exciting week for debuts in Miami, culminating with the highly anticipated arrival and christening of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship. Sailing into the world’s busiest port on April 11, 2025, the 156,300-gross-ton Norwegian Aqua celebrated her official launch on April 13 with more than 2,000 attendees and the ship’s godfather, Emmy Award-winning actor […]
No, Cruise Ships Aren’t Ditching CDC Health Checks: What We Now Know
There’s been a lot of buzz about cruise ship health inspections going away because of job cuts. But is it really true? If you only read a few headlines, you might think that cruise lines were sailing without any guardrails for health and safety. But those claims have largely been exaggerated and misleading. These reports […]
10 New Things That Are Banned on Cruise Ships (2025)
As the cruise industry continues to evolve, major cruise lines regularly update their policies to address new challenges. They usually do it to enhance security measures and improve the overall travel experience for all passengers. This guide explores the latest restrictions and bans implemented in various cruise lines. You’ll also find some practical alternatives that […]
Carnival Cruise Director Painfully Loses Chest Hair
Carnival Spirit has nearly finished her repositioning sailing from Miami, Florida to Seattle, Washington to kick off the Alaska sailing season, and guests onboard just received a special treat for their generosity. Following through on his commitment to wax his chest in public on the ship’s last sea day if $10,000 or more was raised […]
NCL’s Private Island Is Getting Upgraded With a Heated Pool & More
Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, is receiving renovations that include a previously announced pier and a new massive swimming pool with swim-up bar. NCL announced new enhancements today that will be added to Great Stirrup Cay. They include a heated pool, Beach Club, tram service, welcome center, and new […]
NCL Details Great Stirrup Cay Expansion Plans, Christens Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship Norwegian Aqua has officially been christened during a ceremony in Miami. The line also revealed its plans to reimagine its private destination in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. The christening ceremony took place at Norwegian Cruise Line’s terminal at PortMiami and included a special appearance by Norwegian Aqua godfather and […]
10 Biggest Cruise Ships in The World (2025 Ranking)
In recent years, we’ve witnessed an incredible transformation in cruise ships. Cruise lines are always looking to amaze passengers with increasingly larger and more modern ships. With such a vast market, it’s become difficult to decide which ship to choose, and many passengers continue to wonder which are the largest cruise ships in the world. […]
Nassau Port Strikes Another Huge Daily Cruise Passenger Record
The Bahamas continues to make waves in the Caribbean cruise season, with its capital city on a seemingly unstoppable trajectory as the most-visited cruise destination in the region. After breaking its own one-day passenger record on March 11, 2025, when 30,538 guests arrived on six different ships at Nassau Cruise Port, the port did it again […]