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Packing an iron, a Bluetooth speaker, or a bottle of wine can get your items confiscated at the pier. Here's what's banned across the major cruise lines — and where the rules differ.
Read the articleNot every cruise means elbowing through a buffet line or waiting twenty minutes for an elevator. Here are the cruise lines built around smaller ships, fewer guests, and a genuinely calmer pace at sea.
Read the articleNot every port stop is worth getting off the ship for. Here are five cruise ports that routinely disappoint travelers — and what to do instead when your itinerary includes one.
Read the articleFall foliage, beluga whales, and a fortress city that feels like a slice of Europe — Holland America's 2028 Canada & New England season just opened for booking, with an early booking bonus that's worth locking in now.
Read the articleThe brochure shows you walking straight from the car onto the pool deck. The reality involves a parking garage, a security line, and several hours before your cabin is even ready. Here's what embarkation day actually looks like.
Read the articleThe advertised cruise fare is holding steadier than you'd think — it's everything else that's climbing. Here's exactly what's getting more expensive in 2027, and how to keep your total cost from creeping up with it.
Read the articleMost cruise packing lists are just beach vacation lists with a lanyard added. Here's what actually matters once you factor in dress codes, cabin storage, embarkation day, and the stuff nobody remembers until they're standing in line at guest services.
Read the articleNorwegian just added over 200 more sailings to its first-ever Game On Sale, bringing the total to 800+ cruises across 2026, 2027, and 2028. Free gratuities, free open bar, and steep discounts — here's how to make the most of it before it's gone.
Read the articleCelebrity Cruises' Fall Sale is here with 75% off your second guest's fare, up to $700 off per stateroom, and sailings booked all the way through 2028. Here's how to make the most of it before the window closes November 5.
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