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10 Things Pro Cruisers Want to See on Cruise Ships in 2026

When I asked our Facebook community what they’d most love to see on cruise ships in the coming year, the responses came flooding in. Nearly 1,000 people weighed in with their cruise wishlist, and the…

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15 Things Cruise Cabin Stewards Appreciate (And How You Can Make Their Job Easier)

Cruise cabin stewards are some of the hardest working people on a cruise ship. They clean dozens of cabins every day, remember your name, and somehow make it all look effortless. What many cruise passengers…

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Carnival Sunshine’s 2027 Season Includes a Once in a Lifetime Solar Eclipse Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled an exciting new lineup of 2027 and 2028 sailings for Carnival Sunshine, featuring first-ever visits to Africa, expanded European itineraries, and a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse cruise at sea. Running from…

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6 MUST-KNOW Travel Scams that Can Affect Your Upcoming Cruise

Over the last few weeks, a disturbing trend has emerged across cruise communities. Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, targeting cruisers at every stage of their journey with schemes designed to separate you from your hard-earned…

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Royal Caribbean’s Fifth Icon Class Ship Is Officially Underway

Royal Caribbean is pressing ahead with its headline-making Icon Class, and the next ship is no longer just a concept. Construction has officially begun on the fifth Icon Class ship, following the ceremonial first cut…

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