Tips, guides, port news and cruise advice from our team of experienced cruisers.
A Panama Canal transit is one of the most memorable sea days in cruising — not because of a beach, but because of what the ship itself does. Here's what actually happens and how to experience it well.
The balcony costs more — sometimes a lot more. Whether that's money well spent depends on where you're going, how you cruise, and what you actually do on sea days.
Most people don't get seasick on modern cruise ships — but some do, and some routes are genuinely rough. Here's what actually works, and what's mostly placebo.
Glacier Bay isn't a port — nobody gets off the ship. It's a full day of slow sailing through one of the most dramatic landscapes in North America, and it's one of the highlights of any Alaska cruise.
Cruise ship Wi-Fi has gotten better with Starlink, but it's still not home internet. Here's what you're actually buying, what it costs, and when to skip it entirely.
Onboard credit is essentially free money to spend on the ship — but there are rules about what you can use it for, and not all OBC is created equal. Here's how it actually works.
A guaranteed cabin means you're promised a category but not a specific room. You might get upgraded — or end up with the least desirable cabin in the category. Here's what to know before you book.
Disembarkation day has a lot of moving parts — luggage tags, customs lines, and a hard deadline to vacate your cabin. Here's exactly how it works so nothing catches you off guard.
St. George's is Bermuda's original colonial capital — a UNESCO World Heritage town that's quieter, more historic, and more authentically Bermudian than the busy cruise hub at King's Wharf. Here's what to do with your day.
Antigua has 365 beaches — one for every day of the year, they say. Here's what's actually worth doing when your ship docks at St. John's.
Victoria is an evening port on most Alaska itineraries — ships arrive around 5–7pm and stay until midnight. That's the key detail that shapes everything about how to plan your day.
Princess Cays is Princess Cruises' private island in the Bahamas — a relaxed, beautiful beach destination with clear water, water sports, and a genuinely laid-back atmosphere. Here's what to expect.