New Orleans Hits a Record-Breaking Cruise Passenger Month
On April 10, 2025, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that it recorded over 165,000 passenger movements in March of this year. Passenger movements are categorized as the number of cruise passengers either boarding or disembarking from a ship. The previous record was set in March of 2023 when the port had just […]
15 Things You Should Do Right After You Book Your Cruise
You just booked a cruise–awesome! Now, it’s time to get a few things done right off the bat. I love that “I-just-booked-a-cruise” rush after securing a cruise vacation. But besides celebrating and sharing the news with a few friends, there are some details you’ll want to get on top of before you start posting your […]
Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring – Chris Cruises
On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails Conservancy calls on America to go for a walk, run or bike ride in a demonstration of the joy and impact trails bring to the nation Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trail, walking and biking advocacy organization, is calling on people across the country to get outside […]
The Cleanest and Dirtiest Cruise Ships (2025 Ranking)
Thousands of people sleep, eat, and have fun on cruise ships every week. However, since they are places with so many people, it’s extremely important to maintain very high standards of cleanliness. Not only as a matter of appearance but also to prevent possible contamination and the spread of disease. For this reason, the Centers […]
Carnival Offers Reassurance for Reporting Smoking on Balconies
What do you like best about a balcony stateroom on your cruise? That first morning cup of coffee watching the sunrise? Or how about a mid-afternoon nap in your private lounge chair? For me, it’s wildlife watching for dolphins, flying fish, and magnificent frigatebirds. What no one enjoys, however, is smelling another guest’s cigarette smoke […]
Carnival Warns Social Braggers They’ll Be Banned for Smuggling Hack
Everyone loves a good cruise hack. And social media is brimming with all kinds of clever tips and tricks for making a cruise vacation even better. But Carnival is warning against a not-so-clever hack that will get you banned from the cruise line forever. If you’re going to do something that is completely against the […]
Read This First If You Want to Buy Virgin Voyages Drink Packages
There are no drink packages (in the traditional sense) currently offered on Virgin Voyages. Most guests must pay a la carte for alcoholic drinks and things like specialty coffees, smoothies, and fresh juices. However, the line does provide a way to pre-pay for beverages and gives drink perks to loyal guests and those staying in […]
New Luxury Cowboy Getaway…In Argentina – Chris Cruises
SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites invites guests to explore the essence of Mendoza with a new Cowboy Core Getaway that combines adventure, authenticity, and a true connection to the land. The travel experience from the bespoke estate, created by pioneering Argentinean female winemaker Susana Balbo, blends contemporary luxury with the Mendocinian landscapes, incorporating horseback […]
10 Ridiculous Time Wasters All Cruisers Must Avoid
Planning a cruise takes time. From establishing your budget and deciding on the cruise length to picking your destination and choosing a cruise line—there’s plenty of thought that goes into the booking process (and nobody wants to make a mistake). Besides wasting money, one of the worst mistakes you can make when planning a cruise […]
Excessive Fumes From Cruise Ship Sparks Investigation
On April 10, 2025, while docked in Lyttelton, New Zealand, the 129,500 gross ton Celebrity Edge emitted a cloud of fumes that was alarming to locals. Home to just 2,859 residents, the small port town enjoys the economic boost from the rise of cruise tourism in the area. In February 2011, a powerful earthquake in […]