Cruises

For many cruisers, shore excursions are the highlight of the trip. They’re your chance to explore a new destination, experience something memorable, and make the most of a port stop …

One of the biggest selling points of cruise-line-sponsored excursions is peace of mind. Pay a little extra, and if something goes wrong getting back to the ship, you’re supposedly protected. …

For decades, cruisers have casually grabbed cookies, pizza, coffee or dessert from the buffet and taken it back to their cabin, the pool deck or their balcony. One cruise line …

A lot of people know not to make a reservation at a hotel when it’s brand new. There are just too many things that can go wrong. Construction might not …

Getting to PortMiami isn’t easy—and for one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, that’s a problem. The local government is looking into fixing that. PortMiami is recognized as …

Travel insurance is a must for cruises—but it doesn’t cover everything. After all, when you’re traveling domestically, Most private health insurance plans will cover you for emergency situations. And if …

You’ve probably heard about where pilots sleep on long flights. But cruise ship captains? Their living quarters are on a whole different level. If you like to travel, you’ve probably …

If there’s one thing you can say about cruise lines, it’s that they’re punctual. If they say they’re going to leave a port at whatever time, you can bet your …

A viral TikTok trend shows cruise passengers dragging mattresses onto their balconies — but cruise lines say it’s unsafe and against the rules. When people go on a cruise, they …

My husband Joe and I went on our very first Virgin Voyages cruise in the summer of 2022. I gave you an overall idea of what we thought about it …