5 Unique Things to Love About Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean has a fleet of 25 ships and has always been on the forefront of major improvements and innovations in the cruise industry. Royal Caribbean’s ships are diverse in their onboard offerings and design, but you’ll find the same thought towards guest comfort and imaginative activities across the fleet. This is especially true of the Oasis-Class ships that are also the world’s largest cruise ships. Here’s our list of the 5 unique things we love about Royal Caribbean. 1. Innovative Cruise Ships There’s no doubt that Royal Caribbean operates…

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Everything You Need to Know about MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises

You may not have heard of MSC Cruises, but they’re planning on that changing with the launch of their first purpose-built cruise ship for the North American cruise market, aggressive pricing strategy and national media campaigns. With 13 ships including the recently launched MSC Meraviglia in May 2017, MSC Cruises is the largest privately owned cruise line in the world. They have their eyes on growth within North America and the rest of the world with an impressive 10 additional new ships scheduled for delivery by 2026. MSC Cruises from…

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How to know if You’re Getting a Good Cruise Deal

When booking a cruise you are presented with many choices, such as, when to go, where to go, what kind of accommodations and you can even select the promotion you want. With all those choices required at the time you make your booking, wouldn’t it also be great to know whether you are getting a good or even a great cruise deal right from the start. General Guidelines for the Best Cruise Deal Let’s start with general guidelines to follow in order to maximize your potential for receiving the best…

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Cruise Line vs Independent Cruise Shore Excursions

Guided cruise shore excursions are a great way to take in a port-of-call and make sure you get to see the highlights. With a knowledgeable tour guide and a well-planned tour program, you can maximize the short time your cruise ship will be in port. Many people book their shore excursions directly with their cruise line, perhaps, not aware that there are several independent shore excursion companies that can offer alternative guided experiences ashore. Which one is the better option? The answer to that question depends on several factors. Reputation…

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What to Do First Onboard a Cruise Ship

cruise ship dos day one

You’ve waited a long time for your cruise to arrive and the anticipation has been making you crazy. We know, that moment you first step onboard is special, almost magical. You want to see and do everything right away before you even leave the port. Before you slap on the sunscreen and head to the pool, here’s a few things you may want to take care of first. Confirm Dining If your dining was not confirmed at time of booking or prior to your cruise departure, you’ll want to go…

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