Tips, guides, port news and cruise advice from our team of experienced cruisers.
Harvest Caye is Norwegian Cruise Line's private island in southern Belize — a beach destination in one of the most biodiverse corners of the Caribbean. Here's what to expect.
Holland America's beverage packages are straightforward but the details matter. Here's exactly what each package covers, what it costs, and how to decide if it's right for your cruise.
Mobile is the Gulf Coast's most underrated cruise departure port — a historic city with a surprisingly rich character and genuinely convenient access for the Southeast and Midwest. Here's everything you need to know.
Juneau is Alaska's capital city and one of the most adventure-packed stops on any Inside Passage cruise. Glaciers, whale watching, hiking, and floatplanes — here's how to spend your day.
Ketchikan is Alaska's First City — and one of the most rewarding stops on any Inside Passage cruise. Here's how to spend your day in the Salmon Capital of the World.
Costa Maya is one of the most underrated stops on Western Caribbean itineraries — a modern cruise terminal gateway to Mayan ruins, excellent reef snorkelling, and some of the best beaches on Mexico's Caribbean coast.
Catalina Island is 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles and feels like a world apart — a car-free island town, crystal-clear water, and some of the best snorkelling on the US West Coast. Here's how to spend your cruise day.
Cartagena is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the Americas — candy-coloured buildings, Spanish fortifications, and Caribbean warmth. Here's how to spend your cruise day.
Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America and home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Here's how to make the most of your cruise day ashore.
Amber Cove is Carnival Corporation's private port on the Dominican Republic's north coast — gateway to Puerto Plata, the Amber Coast, and some of the most underrated destinations in the Caribbean.
Cruise gratuities are one of the most confusing costs in travel. Here's exactly how they work, what they cover, and what you actually need to know before you sail.
Willemstad is one of the most visually striking cities in the Caribbean — Dutch colonial architecture in extraordinary colour, right on the waterfront. Here's how to spend your cruise day.