We aren't always the first to cruise news, and we don't strive to cover every story. Our effort is however to bring you objective information along with our take on why the story is important (or not).
It seems cruisers are in a constant struggle with themselves, complaining about being "nickel and dimed" with add-ons, while often being averse to higher fares that include amenities or services they may not want to pay for. Now, a cruise line that had simpler fares as a cornerstone of their brand is shaking things up. Will guests lament the complexity, or appreciate the options? read more
Margaritaville at Sea, on the brands’ third anniversary, has announced that they’re expanding their fleet and where it's deployed, and we have some insights... read more
Virgin Voyages is known for being 18+, but among those that have sailed, many also know them for extraordinary quality cocktails, and higher-quality spirits than are often found on cruise ships. Unlike many lines that offer add-ons to your cruise which allow for unlimited (or practically unlimited) drinks during your voyage, each drink on Virgin is paid for a la carte - until now...
Recently, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri revealed they’d struck a deal to build four new cruise ships for NCL. These ships will be very large and very expensive to build, and while we’ll share some numbers we know, there is a number relating to these new ships that we don’t know and it could indicate that Norwegian is taking a different approach. We’ll warn you, we’re going to get a bit nerdy in this article, but we’ll also be offering you the chance to call us out in the future for being wrong - so keep reading! read more
If you've been interested in Virgin Voyages' kid-free cruising but wanted to see some new itineraries, we've got great news. Today, Virgin has announced that their latest ship, Brilliant Lady, will be setting sail to destinations all around North and Central America, including quite a few surprises... read more
In the past, cruise ship godmothers have been celebrities, cruise industry executives, or even family members. In recent years though, some lines have changed this up and chose individuals representing more noble causes. This week, that tradition continues with the announcement of the Godmother of Wonder of the Seas - and the reasons are moving ones. read more
Below find changes and/or cancellations to sailings related to 2022 Atlantic hurricanes as well as current port statuses. We'll make an effort to keep this current, but if you learn something we don't yet have posted please leave a comment below and let us know so we can keep things current. read more