A good night’s sleep is important on a cruise, or else you might not have the energy to enjoy everything the ship or the port destinations have to offer. Bed size (king or twin?), mattress comfort (firm or soft?), cabin temperature (warm or cool?), and other factors can make a difference to just how good
Every cruise passenger knows how essential it is to have the proper documentation and paperwork for setting sail. While this could be as simple as a driver’s license and birth certificate for a cruise from a US homeport, sailing in Europe has more paperwork challenges guests need to be aware of or they risk being
For the first time, Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas will spend a winter season based at the Port of Singapore, sailing weekend getaway cruises and longer voyages from October 2026 to February 2027. The Voyager-class ship accommodates 3,400 guests in double occupancy, and its deployment to the Far East port reflects a shift for the
In the past few years, it has become commonplace for the most loyal of Carnival cruise guests to lose some of their most coveted loyalty benefits on unique cruises and longer sailings. Such is now the case with the recently refreshed Carnival Miracle on her first departure from Dover, UK. Booked guests have now received
Not every cruise is perfect, but first impressions are everything. For one pair of seasoned cruisers, their first experience on Carnival Cruise Line was less than ideal when they entered an unexpectedly filthy cabin. That being said, the way the cruise line handled the situation left the passengers impressed. In the initial Facebook post, the
Good things come in threes and on Margaritaville at Sea cruise line’s third anniversary, May 14, 2025, it has announced it is introducing a third ship to its roster in 2026. Parrothead cruisers first got to eat cheeseburgers in paradise aboard the aptly named Margaritaville at Sea Paradise when the Jimmy Buffett-branded, island-themed ship launched the cruise line in
A cruise around the coast of Spain turned into a tragedy when a passenger was simply trying to enjoy their lunch. On April 10, 2025, an 83-year-old passenger onboard an unspecified luxury cruise line became unresponsive while eating. The vessel was only a few miles off the Port of Cadiz Bay when the incident occurred,
The Haven is Norwegian Cruise Line’s version of the ever-popular, luxury, VIP ship-within-a-ship concept: a place where cruisers can pay extra and enjoy more amenities and less-crowded spaces away from the hubbub of the greater ship. Over recent years, more and more cruise lines have been introducing such spaces. However, as mentioned, sailing in a
It’s not unusual for a cruise ship’s debarkation day to be confusing and even frustrating, especially for guests who have flights to catch or who are just eager to be on their way home. When there are delays, separated parties, a lack of communication, and other issues, however, even typical frustrations can boil over and
Passengers sailing to Carnival Cruise Line’s new Celebration Key won’t have to carry a wallet. The destination will be the first private resort of the cruise line to use its cashless payment system, Sail & Sign, beginning July 19, 2025. Guests sailing to the brand-new destination will be able to use their Sail & Sign cards at
Princess Cruises is expanding its 2026 roster of solar eclipse-focused voyages with the addition of a third sailing that will celebrate the celestial event off the coast of Spain. The 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess will join the line’s Sky Princess and Sun Princess in offering a bucket-list experience — watching a total solar eclipse from the
Pier runners are a controversial topic. Some cruise guests have zero sympathy for anyone late returning to the ship, while others – maybe those who have been in that unenviable position themselves – are a bit more understanding. There is always speculation about exactly why someone might be late back to the ship, and there
