Here’s your chance to finally seas the day. If you’re a seafaring wannabe looking to take a cruise but don’t want to break the bank, look no further than one of travel’s best-kept secrets. Repositioning cruises are essentially one-way trips on a ship that moves from one seasonal route to another due to itinerary changes. … Read more
Chair hogging has long been a problem on major cruise lines — and now a few popular companies are cracking down on so-called pool pirates. For decades, cruise passengers have practiced a time-honored tradition of grabbing anything they can find — towels, flip-flops, even dolls — to reserve lounge chairs by the pool for hours when the individuals are … Read more
That ship has sailed. Norwegian Cruise Line is facing a torrent of backlash after appearing to tighten its once-laid-back dining dress code rules, which some furious travelers declared “idiotic.” Passengers hoping to dine inside six of the ship’s ritzy restaurants — Palomar, Ocean Blue, Onda, Cagney’s, Le Bistro and Haven — are banned from wearing … Read more
A major cruise line is officially going adults-only, joining a growing group of brands betting that travelers are seeking tranquility over kid-friendly activities. Oceania Cruises, a Miami-based company that operates eight luxury ships sailing across Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia, announced this month it will begin welcoming only guests age 18 and … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package relating to its private island. “As we look to transform the on-island experience, we have evaluated our policies and made the decision that onboard beverage packages will no longer be applicable for drinks on Great Stirrup Cay beginning March 1, 2026,” said a spokesperson in … Read more
They’re sea-sick of it. Frustrated cruise passengers are sounding the distress signal over a rising trend toward nickel-and-diming, as lines find new and creative ways to upsell their customers on everything from drinks to arcade games. A queasy traveler started an interesting conversation on the subject online, recently about which lines fleece their guests and … Read more
They got more than they asked for. There’s nothing worse than getting sick on vacation — especially if your getaway is out at sea. A frustrated traveler took to Reddit to share not only how bad their recent experience was getting ill on a Norwegian cruise ship — but also how expensive it was. In … Read more
Reserving a pool deck chair on a cruise is the equivalent of passengers who recline their seat on a flight – both are controversial topics. If you’re a cruiser, you understand cruise etiquette is a big thing, whether it’s unwritten rules like not cutting in lines to restaurants, or those clearly spelled out in cruise … Read more
You can pack light for this high-seas adventure. An 11-day nude cruise is scheduled to set sail from Miami to the Caribbean next February — and you won’t even need an overstuffed suitcase. Bare Necessities is partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line for the flesh-flashing event, which will see clothing-averse customers travel on board the Norwegian Pearl. … Read more