Princess Cruises still feels a little more traditional than some cruise lines. That can be part of the appeal. But it also creates one of the most common first-time Princess questions: What are you actually supposed to wear? Princess still uses phrases like Smart Casual and Formal Night, which can make people wonder if they…
Disney Cruise Line is one of those cruise lines that many people already have an opinion about before they ever start researching. Some people hear “Disney” and immediately think it sounds magical. Others hear “Disney” and immediately assume it will be expensive, crowded with kids, and not for them. The truth is probably somewhere in…
Updated June 15, 2026: We refreshed this article with the current British Isles port guide format, updated internal links, and additional planning notes. Falmouth is one of those British Isles cruise ports where the right choice depends on what kind of day you want. You can keep it simple and stay close to town with…
Holland America is one of those cruise lines we think deserves a closer look, especially for travelers who care more about itinerary, food, service, Alaska, and a calmer onboard experience than the biggest waterslides or newest mega-ship attractions. We have not personally sailed Holland America yet, so this is not a full review. Instead, this…
Updated June 15, 2026: We refreshed this article with current information, updated links, and additional planning notes. Portland, England is one of those British Isles cruise ports where the best choice is not automatically the biggest excursion. That is what makes it a useful planning stop. You can keep Portland simple with a relaxed DIY…
One of the biggest questions people have before a Princess cruise is simple: What food is included, and what is going to cost extra? That sounds like it should be easy to answer, but Princess dining has several layers. There are main dining rooms, buffet options, casual dining venues, specialty restaurants, room service, OceanNow delivery,…
Celebrity Cruises is one of the cruise lines we think is worth understanding, even though we are not going to pretend we are Celebrity experts yet. We have spent a lot more time sailing and writing about Norwegian Cruise Line, and we have recently started building out more Princess Cruises content as we continue learning…
Would We Sail Alaska in an Inside Cabin? What Real NCL Cruisers Said We asked a few Norwegian Cruise Line Facebook groups a question we were already debating ourselves: Would you sail Alaska in an inside cabin? Last year, we cruised Alaska on the Norwegian Bliss and had a balcony. We definitely enjoyed it, especially…
Cunard is one of those cruise lines that feels different from the mainstream cruise conversation. When people talk about cruising today, the conversation often turns to waterslides, drink packages, private islands, mega-ships, casual dining, and nonstop activities. Cunard sits in a different lane. It is more traditional. More formal. More ocean-liner inspired. More focused on…
Viking is one of those cruise lines that feels very different from the big mainstream cruise brands. It is not built around waterslides, casinos, kids clubs, loud pool decks, or nonstop entertainment. Viking is much more focused on destinations, cultural enrichment, smaller ships, included value, and a calmer adult-focused experience. That does not automatically make…
