Cruiseradio

For many people, a voyage around the world sits at the far end of a long career, saved for the day the alarm clock finally goes quiet. It’s an appealing plan, but it rests on a few shaky assumptions.

Aerial view of Island Princess (Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises)

It takes for granted that your health and energy will hold up, that your curiosity won’t fade, a...

One of the most hotly-debated topics on the internet is about to get even more contentious thanks to an unexpected move being made by Carnival Cruise Line: They are now placing stickers on Sail & Sign cards which acknowledge those who have prepaid their gratuities.

What’s Behind Carnival’s Gratuity Stickers?

The stickers, attatched to the Sail & Sign car...

I’ve been on enough cruises over the years to know that the price you pay when booking isn’t always the final cost of your vacation.

Depending on the cruise line, things like specialty coffee, internet access, and even certain casual dining options can carry an additional charge.

After spending seven nights aboard

We’re a few days into my Mediterranean cruise aboard Costa Toscana, and as usually happens when I sail, I’ve settled into a routine.

Most mornings start with a coffee at one of the bars surrounding the Colosseo on deck six.

Settling in, I open my laptop to work on my

Passengers who dreamed of spending the next 15 years living on a cruise ship awoke to a harsh reality this week. Residents aboard the much-hyped Villa Vie Odyssey, which was sold as an opportunity to take a virtually endless cruise, were given approximately 7 hours to disembark the ship with all their belongings.

Why Villa Vie Odyssey’s Sailing Ended

Re...