From cruise line tours to independent excursions and DIY port days, this guide explains how we choose shore excursions and what actually works in each port.

Our review of Celestyal Discovery, a ship that has undergone an extensive refurbishment, covering the ship, cabins, food, and onboard experience.

We stayed at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi before a cruise and found it a comfortable, reliable four-star hotel close to the airport and cruise port.

Visiting Abu Dhabi on a cruise? Here’s what to do on a port stop or before and after sailing — based on our real experiences, including TeamLab Phenomena, the Grand Mosque, food tips, and how to get around easily.

We sailed Mein Schiff expecting a relaxed, premium-feeling cruise with great food and easygoing service. Instead, we found slow service, some genuinely strange rules, and food that often fell short of expectations. Nothing was terrible in isolation, but together it just didn’t click for us. This is our honest review of Mein Schiff from an English-speaking perspective, including what worked, what didn’t, and who this cruise line is — and isn’t — right for.

We spent 7 nights onboard Celebrity Xcel sailing the Caribbean, using the ship properly from morning coffee to late-night shows. This is our honest review of what Celebrity Xcel gets right — and where it still falls short.

We spent a full week living in Celebrity Xcel’s Magic Carpet Suite. From the moving balcony to the layout, space, and comfort, here’s our honest take on what it’s really like.

What exactly is The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises — and is the suite experience really worth the extra cost? Based on our recent sailing on Celebrity Xcel, we break down what’s included, what we loved, and where it fell short.

Boarding Disney Destiny soon? We walk you through the entire Disney Cruise Line embarkation day step-by-step, from Orlando to sailaway, with honest tips to avoid stress.

A detailed review of Pride Lands – Feast of the Lion King on Disney Destiny, including the full menu, our honest food impressions, and what to expect from Disney Cruise Line’s newest dinner-theatre experience.

Our guide to every stateroom and suite on Disney Destiny, with real impressions, layouts, sizes, and tips to help you choose the best cabin.

A full guide to Disney Destiny (2025), covering dining, bars, kids clubs, entertainment, pools, staterooms and tips — plus our full video tour.

Cruising in 2026 is more expensive than ever — but why is the experience shrinking? We break down the cuts, the cruise lines doing it right, and how to still get value.

Star of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship — and one of the largest cruise ships in the world. In this review, we cover dining, cabins, entertainment, neighborhoods, and what’s included, plus share our full ship tour video.

On our Star of the Seas cruise we stayed in a Central Park Infinite Veranda — one of Royal Caribbean’s newest cabin types. It looks bigger than a standard balcony, but does it really replace the classic ocean view? Here’s our honest review with video.

We boarded Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas to see how it compares to Icon of the Seas. From brand-new shows and dining to adults-only spaces and family upgrades, here are our first impressions.

We review the Radisson Blu Manchester Airport, the only hotel connected to all three terminals via the covered Skylink. Upgraded from a Runway View Room to an Executive Junior Suite, we explore the rooms, Executive Lounge, breakfast, and whether the upgrade is worth paying for.

Curious about the Holland America Neptune Suite? We cruised in one ourselves and share exactly what’s included, what’s missing, and whether it’s really worth the price — no fluff, just facts.

If you’re thinking about booking a suite on Holland America Line, this is what you can expect. We review the Neptune Suite on Rotterdam, covering the layout, storage, balcony, and in-cabin perks — plus whether we think the high price tag is justified.

Norwegian Cruise Line is giving Great Stirrup Cay its biggest makeover yet. A massive new waterpark, cliff jumps, jet karts, and a multi-ship pier are all coming in 2026 — but will it be free, or another pricey add-on? We take a look at what’s coming and what it might really cost.