Tips, guides, port news and cruise advice from our team of experienced cruisers.
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.
Grenada is the Spice Isle of the Caribbean — nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves grow wild here, and the island's beaches, waterfalls, and hilltop capital make it one of the most rewarding port stops in the region.
Roatan sits on the second-largest coral reef system in the world and offers some of the best snorkelling and diving in the Caribbean. Here's how to spend your cruise day on this Honduran island.
Ocho Rios is Jamaica's most popular cruise stop — waterfalls, beaches, jerk chicken, and some of the Caribbean's most memorable shore excursions. Here's how to spend your day.
Nassau is one of the most-visited cruise ports in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's exactly how to make the most of your day ashore.
Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt and boasts near-perfect weather year-round. Here's how to spend your cruise port day on "One Happy Island".
Montego Bay is Jamaica's second city and a cruise port with serious personality — great beaches, a vibrant strip, and easy access to some of the island's best excursions.
Falmouth is Jamaica's newest and largest cruise terminal — and one of the most underrated stops in the Caribbean. Here's what to do with your day ashore.
St. Thomas is the US Virgin Islands' most-visited cruise destination — and for good reason. Here's what to do with your day in Charlotte Amalie, from duty-free shopping to snorkelling to Magens Bay.
Barbados is one of the Caribbean's most complete islands — incredible beaches, exceptional rum, fascinating history, and a genuine local culture. Here's how to spend your cruise day.
Booking a luxury cruise isn't the same as booking a mainstream one — and doing it right often means working with a specialist. Here's what to know before you spend serious money.