Cruise tips

A surprise ice cream party sounds like one of the more enjoyable perks of cruising. Unless, of course, you’ve heard one of the internet’s longest-running cruise myths. According to the …

Every traveler seems to have a vacation tradition. Some people always visit the local public market. Others hop on a sightseeing bus on their first day to get their bearings. …

Most cruise passengers never come close to getting in trouble. But every sailing has a few people who decide the rules don’t apply to them—and sometimes their vacation ends a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Booking a cruise almost guarantees excitement—but first-time cruisers often overlook one important detail: cabin location. While cruise lines rarely label cabins as “less desirable,” experienced cruisers know exactly which ones …

A year of planning, a milestone birthday, and a Virgin Voyages tattoo parlor led to one very permanent souvenir. As the only major cruise line with a permanent, onboard tattoo …

If you’re exploring a port on your own and something goes wrong, this emergency contact could be the difference between reboarding—or watching your ship sail away. Cruise lines assign a …

Remember when we were on the brink of taking over Venezuela a few weeks back, and much of the Caribbean airspace was closed? Sure, rich people got stuck on islands …