Editorial

5 First impressions of MSC Divina

It’s no secret that MSC is not your typical cruise line. They are a privately owned Italian cruise line that prides themselves on their European flare, unique design and architecture,

A large white cruise ship is docked at a pier on a sunny day. The name on the ship reads "Carnival Freedom." The vessel features multiple decks, lifeboats, and a distinctive red, white, and blue funnel. There are palm trees and grass along the shore.

17 Cruise Lies Everyone Believes

We’ve heard it time and time again: a friend, a neighbor, or a relative talking badly about cruises, giving excuse after excuse of why they’ll never understand why you waste

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The Best & Worst of 2016…So Far!

Hard as it is to believe, we’re already halfway through 2016! So far, this year has seen a wide array of incredible news come out of the cruising industry, including

11 Reasons Amber Cove is Awesome

Located 100 miles south of Grand Turk is the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic, where Carnival Corporation invested $85 million dollars to build the Amber Cove cruise terminal.

A man in a suit stands facing a majestic cruise ship docked at sunset. At a crossroads, he eyes signs reading "Pay Tips" and "Opt Out." Street lamps, palm trees, and a bench line the pathway toward the cruise, with another sign echoing "Pay Tips.

The Big Lie About Cruise Tipping

Every time a cruise line announces raising the amount charged—per person, per day—for gratuities, a slew of people declare that they will opt out once on board in favor of

A person proudly holds a VIFP Club card from the Carnival Breeze cruise, displaying the name "Tammilee Tillison," along with dining details for Sapphire Lower Deck 3, muster station D4, folio number 7272, and the date of 08/17/13.

7 Fun Uses For Your Cruise Card

Just because you get home, unpack and get back to your day-to-day routine doesn’t mean that your cruise has to be a distant memory.  There are many ways to remember your

A long hallway on the cruise ship features a blue carpet and wood-paneled doors on both sides, extending into the distance. The cream-colored walls are illuminated by evenly spaced ceiling lights, while each door boasts a small number plaque and handle.

5 Annoying Cruise Cabin Neighbors

The people in the cabin next to you can set the tone for your whole cruise. Quiet neighbors will give you a lovely cruise experience, while loud ones may make