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Virgin Voyages just dropped its fourth, and reportedly final, Lady-class ship. Brilliant Lady launched in late 2024, and if you've been curious about the adults-only cruise experience Virgin's been selling, this might be the ship that seals the deal. Here's what you need to know about Brilliant...

Celebrity Xcel arrived in November 2025 as the fifth Edge-class ship from Celebrity Cruises. This ship takes the Edge-class blueprint and adds new features that push modern cruise design forward. The Xcel brings refined spaces, innovative dining concepts, and technology-forward staterooms to...

Princess Cruises launched Star Princess in 2024 as the first ship in its new Sphere Class. This isn't just another megaship : it's a redesign that puts Princess back in the premium conversation. The ship earned an 8/10 from early guests. That's solid. Not revolutionary, but genuinely good at...

Disney just launched something different. The Disney Adventure isn't sailing the Caribbean or making stops in Alaska. This ship calls Singapore home : the first Disney cruise ship based in Asia. And it's massive. We're talking one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Disney built this...

MSC World America launched with one goal : bring European cruise elegance to the American market without the European price tag. This World Class ship is MSC's biggest bet on U.S. cruisers yet, and it shows in every corner of the vessel. The ship holds over 6,700 passengers when full. That's a...

Norwegian Aqua arrived in 2025 as the first vessel in NCL's Prima Plus Class , and it's worth every bit of the buzz. At 965 feet long and 156,300 tons, this ship is 75 feet longer than its Prima and Viva siblings. That extra length isn't just for show. It translates into more breathing room...

Carnival Jubilee sailed into Galveston in late 2023, and she's been making waves ever since. This Excel-Class giant is the third in her class, following Mardi Gras and Celebration. She brings 6,619 passengers worth of energy, entertainment, and yes : a legitimate roller coaster at sea. If...

Royal Caribbean dropped $2 billion on their latest floating city. Star of the Seas launched in August 2025 as the second Icon Class vessel, and the cruise world hasn't stopped talking about it since. But here's the real question , is this ship actually revolutionary, or are you paying Icon...

You book a cruise. You see the price. Then you notice the fine print: automatic daily gratuities. Some travelers accept it without question. Others call guest services on day one to remove them. The debate rages on. Here's everything you need to know about cruise gratuities in 2026: what they...

Your cruise ship has enough food to feed a small country. The problem? Most passengers discover this around Day 3, after spending two days fighting for elbow room at the buffet next to someone's questionable hygiene habits. Let's fix that. Here's how to navigate cruise ship dining without the...

You're planning your cruise. You're excited about the ports. Then you check the shore excursion prices on the cruise line's website. $129 per person for a beach day. $189 for a snorkeling trip. $249 for a city tour with lunch. Your budget just got obliterated. And you haven't even left the...

Your cruise cabin is not just a place to sleep. It's your refuge from the crowds, your fortress of solitude after a long day at port, and the one spot on the ship where you get to close the door and pretend the rest of humanity doesn't exist. Pick the wrong cabin, and you'll spend seven nights...