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Norwegian Joy Spa & New Thermal Suite – First Look!
Posted in Norwegian Cruise Line
The Norwegian Joy recently underwent an extensive dry dock and the most extensive work was done adding cabins as well as a beautiful new Mandara Thermal Suite. What does the…
Norwegian Joy – Refurbished & Reviewed
Posted in Norwegian Cruise Line
We’re excited to board the newly refurbished Norwegian Joy cruise ship and we’re going to share everything that has been updated during the January/February 2024 refurbishment and dry dock. Embarking…
Venice Off the Itinerary: Alternative Ports and Sea Days for Norwegian Cruise Line in 2024/2025
Posted in Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line has tried to keep Venice on the itinerary for smaller ships but has now said it’s just not feasible anymore. Unfortunately, as a direct consequence of the long tender boat lines and complications for larger ships, adjustments have been made to the itineraries for 2024 and 2025 that include Venice as a destination.
Why Choosing An Inside Cabin On A Cruise Is A Great Idea (Sometimes)
Posted in Cruise Travel Tips, Information & Advice
“You’re only in your room to sleep!” – This is what people say about interior cabins on a cruise. But there are more reasons that choosing an inside cabin may be a great idea, here’s why.
Elevating the Voyage: Virgin Voyages’ Rockstar VS. Mega Rockstar Experiences
Posted in Virgin Voyages
A Review & Comparison of Virgin Voyages Rockstar and Mega Rockstar Levels – The difference I always end up emphasizing is that Mega Rockstar status is really built for hosting and entertaining. Find out why!
Celebrity Cruises Room Service Menu & Prices
Posted in Celebrity Cruises
There have been a few changes in the room service options on Celebrity Cruises including an increased 20% mandatory service fee applied to any paid items like alcohol as well as on the delivery fee when applied.
Discover Adults-Only Cruises for the Ultimate Child-Free Getaway
Posted in Cruise Travel Tips, Information & Advice
The options for cruises that strictly prohibit kids are limited, but there are select cruise lines dedicated to ensuring your voyage is child-free. This guide shines a spotlight on the best adults-only cruises, where the vibe is unquestionably grown-up.
Celebrity Cruises Main Dining Room Menu + Recent Changes
Posted in Celebrity Cruises
Last year, Celebrity Cruises made hugely unpopular changes to its onboard menus, especially in the Main dining rooms (MDR). Having originally changed the menus to “simplify” the ordering process and allegedly increase customer satisfaction, many people complained about staples of the main dining room experience being removed from menus.
Bringing Your Curling Iron or Hair Straightener on a Cruise – What To Know
Posted in Cruise Travel Tips, Information & Advice
Can you Bring a Curling Iron or Hair Straightener on a Cruise? Packing for a cruise trip can be a daunting task. Each cruise line has an exhaustive list of…
Sushi on 5 Menu & Review- Celebrity Cruises
Posted in Celebrity Cruises
Finding good sushi on land is hard enough, discovering a really good sushi on a cruise ship can be nearly impossible. Quite honestly, I question the freshness of sushi in…
Celebrity Constellation Interior Cabin Virtual Tour
Posted in Celebrity Cruises
See what an interior cabin on the Celebrity Constellation looks like! On a recent last-minute trip on the Celebrity Constellation, we were able to get an amazing deal on an…
Obstructed View Cruise Cabins – What to Know
Posted in Cruise Travel Tips, Information & Advice
Tips for booking obstructed view cabins on your next cruise Savvy cruise shoppers have always known what a great value an obstructed view cabin can be. But for newer cruisers…