Updated June 18, 2026: We’ve refreshed this article with current Princess MedallionClass details and a few practical planning notes from helping our son and daughter-in-law prepare for their honeymoon Princess cruise. Princess MedallionClass Explained: What It Does, What It Doesn’t, and How to Use It Princess Cruises does something a little different from many other…
Updated June 18, 2026: We’ve refreshed this article with more real-life examples, clearer planning guidance, and a stronger look at when DIY booking is perfectly fine — and when getting help can change the whole experience. Planning a trip today is easier than ever. You can open a few tabs, compare prices, watch a few…
Cruise towel animals are one of those little things that probably should not matter as much as they do. It is just a towel. Folded into an elephant. Or a penguin. Or something you stare at for a few seconds before asking, “Wait… what animal is that supposed to be?” And yet, for a lot…
Updated June 15, 2026: We’ve refreshed this article with current Princess Premier pricing, 2026 package changes, video suggestions, and a clearer value framework for deciding when the package may or may not be worth paying for. Princess Premier is Princess Cruises’ top bundled package, and it can make a cruise feel much closer to an…
A cruise embarkation day bag is one of those things that does not seem like a big deal until you need something and realize it is sitting in a checked suitcase somewhere between the cruise terminal and your stateroom. When you arrive at the port, you will usually hand your larger luggage to the porters…
Greenock is the cruise port many British Isles itineraries use for Glasgow, but it is not the same as docking in the middle of Glasgow. That difference matters. This is one of those ports where the best plan depends on what kind of Scotland day you want. You can turn it into a DIY Glasgow…
Updated June 10, 2026: We’ve refreshed this guide with current Princess ship information and more practical planning notes for British Isles, first-Princess-cruise, dining, package, and MedallionClass decisions. Majestic Princess is one of those ships that can work especially well when the itinerary matters as much as the ship. It is large enough to offer plenty…
Southampton is one of the busiest cruise departure ports in the UK, and if you are sailing from there for the first time, embarkation day can feel like a lot. You are trying to get yourself, your luggage, your documents, and your timing right before the cruise has even started. The good news is that…
One of the easiest ways to be disappointed by a cruise is to book one version of cruising in your head, then walk onto a ship that offers something completely different. That does not mean the cruise is bad. It might just mean the ship, itinerary, cabin, entertainment, dining, or overall vibe was not what…
Updated June 15, 2026: We refreshed this article with current information, updated links, and additional planning notes. Edinburgh is one of the most exciting stops on a British Isles cruise, but it comes with one planning detail that matters right away: your itinerary may say Edinburgh / South Queensferry, not simply Edinburgh. That matters because…
