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Daily cruise gratuities used to be a small fee. In 2026, they now range from $16 to $22 per person, per day.
For many lines, that’s roughly double what guests paid a decade ago. Crew deserve fair pay, but why isn't this built into the price of the cruise?
#CruiseTips #CruiseNews #CruiseLife
For many lines, that’s roughly double what guests paid a decade ago. Crew deserve fair pay, but why isn't this built into the price of the cruise?
#CruiseTips #CruiseNews #CruiseLife
February 1, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Daily cruise gratuities used to be a small fee. In 2026, they now range from $16 to $22 per person, per day.
For many lines, that’s roughly double what guests paid a decade ago. Crew deserve fair pay, but why isn't this built into the price of the cruise?
#CruiseTips #CruiseNews #CruiseLife
For many lines, that’s roughly double what guests paid a decade ago. Crew deserve fair pay, but why isn't this built into the price of the cruise?
#CruiseTips #CruiseNews #CruiseLife
Norwegian just ditched its iconic blue logo for a black and off-white look and brought back the “It’s different out here” tagline.
New ships? Big changes? Or just marketing being… marketing?
They even dropped a teaser video with powdered-wig sailors dancing? #cruisenorwegian
New ships? Big changes? Or just marketing being… marketing?
They even dropped a teaser video with powdered-wig sailors dancing? #cruisenorwegian
January 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Norwegian just ditched its iconic blue logo for a black and off-white look and brought back the “It’s different out here” tagline.
New ships? Big changes? Or just marketing being… marketing?
They even dropped a teaser video with powdered-wig sailors dancing? #cruisenorwegian
New ships? Big changes? Or just marketing being… marketing?
They even dropped a teaser video with powdered-wig sailors dancing? #cruisenorwegian
Flying to your next cruise port? When you book your flight matters more than you think.
We analyzed data from Expedia, Google Flights, and CheapAir to find the best time to book flights for your cruise, plus common mistakes that can cost you more.
We analyzed data from Expedia, Google Flights, and CheapAir to find the best time to book flights for your cruise, plus common mistakes that can cost you more.
January 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Flying to your next cruise port? When you book your flight matters more than you think.
We analyzed data from Expedia, Google Flights, and CheapAir to find the best time to book flights for your cruise, plus common mistakes that can cost you more.
We analyzed data from Expedia, Google Flights, and CheapAir to find the best time to book flights for your cruise, plus common mistakes that can cost you more.
We've updated our chart to show MSC's new announcement of their new class of ships starting in 2030.
The next 10-years are looking jam-packed with new ship options.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity look very light, although we know they have new classes of ships in the works. #cruisenews
The next 10-years are looking jam-packed with new ship options.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity look very light, although we know they have new classes of ships in the works. #cruisenews
December 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We've updated our chart to show MSC's new announcement of their new class of ships starting in 2030.
The next 10-years are looking jam-packed with new ship options.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity look very light, although we know they have new classes of ships in the works. #cruisenews
The next 10-years are looking jam-packed with new ship options.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity look very light, although we know they have new classes of ships in the works. #cruisenews
🚢 The future of cruising is taking shape!
We’ve updated our chart of all the major ships debuting through 2036 — now including Celebrity Xcite, the 6th Edge Class ship.
Which ship are you most excited for?
#cruisenews #futureofcruising #cruiselife
We’ve updated our chart of all the major ships debuting through 2036 — now including Celebrity Xcite, the 6th Edge Class ship.
Which ship are you most excited for?
#cruisenews #futureofcruising #cruiselife
October 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚢 The future of cruising is taking shape!
We’ve updated our chart of all the major ships debuting through 2036 — now including Celebrity Xcite, the 6th Edge Class ship.
Which ship are you most excited for?
#cruisenews #futureofcruising #cruiselife
We’ve updated our chart of all the major ships debuting through 2036 — now including Celebrity Xcite, the 6th Edge Class ship.
Which ship are you most excited for?
#cruisenews #futureofcruising #cruiselife
Here are the movies that will be playing on Carnival's Dive-in Theaters this month. Lots of nice Halloween-themed options.
#choosefun #diveinmovies #carnivalcruise
#choosefun #diveinmovies #carnivalcruise
September 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Here are the movies that will be playing on Carnival's Dive-in Theaters this month. Lots of nice Halloween-themed options.
#choosefun #diveinmovies #carnivalcruise
#choosefun #diveinmovies #carnivalcruise
Free wine on your Carnival cruise? 🍷
Book a specialty restaurant for night one and get a complimentary bottle of house wine (21+).
Or get 50% off bottles under $100 at the Steakhouse, Rudi’s Seagrill, or Il Viaggio.
#CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseFood
Book a specialty restaurant for night one and get a complimentary bottle of house wine (21+).
Or get 50% off bottles under $100 at the Steakhouse, Rudi’s Seagrill, or Il Viaggio.
#CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseFood
June 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Free wine on your Carnival cruise? 🍷
Book a specialty restaurant for night one and get a complimentary bottle of house wine (21+).
Or get 50% off bottles under $100 at the Steakhouse, Rudi’s Seagrill, or Il Viaggio.
#CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseFood
Book a specialty restaurant for night one and get a complimentary bottle of house wine (21+).
Or get 50% off bottles under $100 at the Steakhouse, Rudi’s Seagrill, or Il Viaggio.
#CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseFood
Same drink. Different ship. Big difference in price. 🍹
We compared drink prices across major cruise lines. The same Bud Light can cost up to 36% more depending on the ship.
Even more surprising: Celebrity Cruises charges up to 65% more than Royal Caribbean for the exact same liquor.
#CruiseTips
We compared drink prices across major cruise lines. The same Bud Light can cost up to 36% more depending on the ship.
Even more surprising: Celebrity Cruises charges up to 65% more than Royal Caribbean for the exact same liquor.
#CruiseTips
May 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Same drink. Different ship. Big difference in price. 🍹
We compared drink prices across major cruise lines. The same Bud Light can cost up to 36% more depending on the ship.
Even more surprising: Celebrity Cruises charges up to 65% more than Royal Caribbean for the exact same liquor.
#CruiseTips
We compared drink prices across major cruise lines. The same Bud Light can cost up to 36% more depending on the ship.
Even more surprising: Celebrity Cruises charges up to 65% more than Royal Caribbean for the exact same liquor.
#CruiseTips
Carnival’s wild, two-story dance clubs are officially history. No more 15’ Frankensteins, Medusa heads, or torso tables.
RIP to Beauties, Medusa’s Lair, Dancin’, and Frankenstein’s Lab.
Joe Farcus’ chaotic legacy lives on—in our nightmares and photo albums. #choosefun
RIP to Beauties, Medusa’s Lair, Dancin’, and Frankenstein’s Lab.
Joe Farcus’ chaotic legacy lives on—in our nightmares and photo albums. #choosefun
May 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Carnival’s wild, two-story dance clubs are officially history. No more 15’ Frankensteins, Medusa heads, or torso tables.
RIP to Beauties, Medusa’s Lair, Dancin’, and Frankenstein’s Lab.
Joe Farcus’ chaotic legacy lives on—in our nightmares and photo albums. #choosefun
RIP to Beauties, Medusa’s Lair, Dancin’, and Frankenstein’s Lab.
Joe Farcus’ chaotic legacy lives on—in our nightmares and photo albums. #choosefun
Real ID rules start May 7, 2025! It shouldn't affect most cruisers.
✅ Driving to your cruise? No change.
✅ Flying w/ a passport? You’re fine.
⚠️ Flying w/ birth cert + license? You’ll need a Real ID to fly.
You don’t need a Real ID to cruise — only to fly. #cruising
✅ Driving to your cruise? No change.
✅ Flying w/ a passport? You’re fine.
⚠️ Flying w/ birth cert + license? You’ll need a Real ID to fly.
You don’t need a Real ID to cruise — only to fly. #cruising
May 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Real ID rules start May 7, 2025! It shouldn't affect most cruisers.
✅ Driving to your cruise? No change.
✅ Flying w/ a passport? You’re fine.
⚠️ Flying w/ birth cert + license? You’ll need a Real ID to fly.
You don’t need a Real ID to cruise — only to fly. #cruising
✅ Driving to your cruise? No change.
✅ Flying w/ a passport? You’re fine.
⚠️ Flying w/ birth cert + license? You’ll need a Real ID to fly.
You don’t need a Real ID to cruise — only to fly. #cruising
The smallest ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, the Norwegian Sky and Sun, will exit the fleet in 2026/2027. The cruise line is shifting its focus to larger ships and more profitable Caribbean sailings.
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April 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The smallest ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, the Norwegian Sky and Sun, will exit the fleet in 2026/2027. The cruise line is shifting its focus to larger ships and more profitable Caribbean sailings.
cruisespotlight.com/norwegian-sk...
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Carnival announced the names of their 4th and 5th Excel Class ships. These ships lose the roller coaster and gain a huge waterpark and family area. #choosefun
April 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Carnival announced the names of their 4th and 5th Excel Class ships. These ships lose the roller coaster and gain a huge waterpark and family area. #choosefun
When Brilliant Lady sets sail this September, the Razzle Dazzle restaurant will be replaced with something brand new: Rojo by Razzle Dazzle. This Spanish-inspired dining experience will feature shareable plates created by the chefs behind Pittsburgh’s Morcilla.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
When Brilliant Lady sets sail this September, the Razzle Dazzle restaurant will be replaced with something brand new: Rojo by Razzle Dazzle. This Spanish-inspired dining experience will feature shareable plates created by the chefs behind Pittsburgh’s Morcilla.
cruisespotlight.com/brilliant-la...
cruisespotlight.com/brilliant-la...
Are spaces on Norwegian Prima and Viva really that small? We break down capacities and compare to other ships and cruise lines. From a buffet that holds only 6% of guests to Syd Normans which holds only 2%, Norwegian made some choices here.
See the details here: cruisespotlight.com/are-the-venu...
See the details here: cruisespotlight.com/are-the-venu...
March 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Are spaces on Norwegian Prima and Viva really that small? We break down capacities and compare to other ships and cruise lines. From a buffet that holds only 6% of guests to Syd Normans which holds only 2%, Norwegian made some choices here.
See the details here: cruisespotlight.com/are-the-venu...
See the details here: cruisespotlight.com/are-the-venu...
We've updated our chart of upcoming cruise ships with Royal Caribbean's recent announcement. The next 10 years is going to be pretty exciting with lots of new ships.
Which ship are you looking forward to the most?
#cruiselife
Which ship are you looking forward to the most?
#cruiselife
February 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We've updated our chart of upcoming cruise ships with Royal Caribbean's recent announcement. The next 10 years is going to be pretty exciting with lots of new ships.
Which ship are you looking forward to the most?
#cruiselife
Which ship are you looking forward to the most?
#cruiselife
Cruising on Carnival next month? These are the movies that'll be showing on the big screen.
#choosefun #carnivalcruise #diveinmovies
#choosefun #carnivalcruise #diveinmovies
January 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Cruising on Carnival next month? These are the movies that'll be showing on the big screen.
#choosefun #carnivalcruise #diveinmovies
#choosefun #carnivalcruise #diveinmovies
Cruise Gratuity Update! 🛳️💰 Disney Cruise Line has raised daily gratuity rates from $14.50 to $16 per person per day for standard cabins (Concierge Cabins increase to $27.25).
Check out our latest chart comparing gratuity rates across popular cruise lines.
#disneycruiseline #cruiselife
Check out our latest chart comparing gratuity rates across popular cruise lines.
#disneycruiseline #cruiselife
January 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Cruise Gratuity Update! 🛳️💰 Disney Cruise Line has raised daily gratuity rates from $14.50 to $16 per person per day for standard cabins (Concierge Cabins increase to $27.25).
Check out our latest chart comparing gratuity rates across popular cruise lines.
#disneycruiseline #cruiselife
Check out our latest chart comparing gratuity rates across popular cruise lines.
#disneycruiseline #cruiselife
A first look at Norwegian's new More at Sea Beverage Menus. Like NCL originally said, there are some items not included that used to have an additional charge under the Free at Sea plan.
What do you feel about the Connoisseur Selections? #cruisenorwegian
What do you feel about the Connoisseur Selections? #cruisenorwegian
January 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A first look at Norwegian's new More at Sea Beverage Menus. Like NCL originally said, there are some items not included that used to have an additional charge under the Free at Sea plan.
What do you feel about the Connoisseur Selections? #cruisenorwegian
What do you feel about the Connoisseur Selections? #cruisenorwegian
Cruising Carnival in December? Here are the movies you can enjoy under the stars on Lido Deck.
November 27, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Cruising Carnival in December? Here are the movies you can enjoy under the stars on Lido Deck.
Cruise News You May Have Missed in November - mailchi.mp/e5317a9c5fcd...
November 26, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Cruise News You May Have Missed in November - mailchi.mp/e5317a9c5fcd...
Marketing people will definitely appreciate Virgin Voyages email blast today, making a joke about their accidental Black Friday email that went early last year. Gotta say their marketing team really does good work.
November 24, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Marketing people will definitely appreciate Virgin Voyages email blast today, making a joke about their accidental Black Friday email that went early last year. Gotta say their marketing team really does good work.