When Virgin Voyages announced it was taking its adults-only, no-buffet formula up to Alaska, we had the exact same question as every other cruiser: can a line built for sunny pool parties and tropical vibes actually work in the freezing fjords? Having sailed Alaska across traditional lines like Princess, Holland America, and Royal Caribbean, we boarded Virgin’s Alaska sailing to see whether trading classic observation lounges for adults-only energy and world-class included food works among the glaciers—or if you’re better off sticking to traditional ships.

We hopped on the revitalised Celebrity Solstice in Alaska to put her $250 million "Revolution" makeover to the test. From the infamous "pasty incident" at Sunset Park to the best live orchestra we’ve heard in years, here is our honest take on whether this 18-year-old ship can now compete with the brand-new Edge-class.

Is upgrading to a cruise suite worth the massive price tag? We compare the VIP perks, food, and hidden catches of Royal Caribbean, MSC, NCL, Princess, and Celebrity to find the best suite at sea.

Brilliant Lady has finally made it to the West Coast, but it’s not just a change of scenery. Virgin has given the ship a "wellness glow-up" specifically for the LA crowd—including 7am silent discos, macro-tracked smoothies, and GLP-1 friendly menus. Is this the future of cruising, or is it just a lot of effort before breakfast? We take a look at what’s actually changed on Virgin’s newest ship

Our honest Celebrity Millennium review after a 12-night Asia cruise. Food, cabins, Retreat experience, pros, cons, and who this older Celebrity ship is really for.

Penang is an easy and rewarding cruise port if you keep your plans simple. Focus on George Town, food, and culture — and save the further-afield attractions for longer port days or organised tours.

Missing the ship in port, getting denied boarding, surprise phone bills, and massive medical costs — these cruise mistakes happen every week. Here’s how to avoid the most expensive and stressful cruise disasters before they ruin your trip.

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.