We share lots of cruise updates and advice here, and this is a weekly roundup of everything you may have missed from this week.
If you are busy but want to keep up with all the helpful cruise advice we share, this is an easy-to-digest look at the recent articles and updates we've shared
1. TikToker shows off Royal Caribbean suite costing $44,000
Have you ever wondered what one of the largest cabins onboard a cruise ship looks like?
Well, if you don’t have a spare $44,000 laying around to book one for yourself, you are in luck. A TikTok account, @bryanjamescruises, follows the chronicles of one Royal Caribbean crew member. In his latest TikTok, Bryan shared an insider’s perspective of one of the world’s biggest cabins - the Ultimate Family Suite - onboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas.
Come with us as we takes look inside this unbelievable $44,000 suite.
Read more: TikToker shows off Royal Caribbean suite costing $44,000
2. I paid $3,600 for a suite on Carnival Vista - Take a look inside my spacious cabin
Elizabeth recently sailed on Carnival Celebration for the first time, staying in an interior room.
After that experience, it had her excited about sailing more with Carnival, and seeing what else they had to offer. She found a $3,600 suite onboard Carnival Vista, and embarked to see how these two staterooms compared. Carnival Vista launched in 2016 and is the first ship in the cruise line's Vista Class. She was later joined by Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama.
Keep reading to see and learn more about what this cabin entailed.
Read more: I paid $3,600 for a suite on Carnival Vista - Take a look inside my spacious cabin
3. 10 things Norwegian Star got right
Hayley is no stranger when it comes to cruising on Norwegian Cruise Line!
Recently, she got back from a 10-night sailing onboard the Norwegian Star, and this older ship quickly became one of her favorites. Though the ship was built in 2001, it received a refurbishment in 2021, allowing it to continue sailing for many years to come. She was able to thoroughly explore this ship over the 10 nights, and came home with a lot of takeaways.
Here are some of Hayley’s favorite things about Norwegian Star and why you should consider sailing onboard this older ship.
Read more: 10 things Norwegian Star got right
4. Is a cruise in the UK better than a land vacation? Here's how my experiences compared
When it comes to booking your next vacation, you may be torn between booking a cruise or a land vacation.
Allie recently returned from her first British Isles cruise aboard Norwegian Star, visiting destinations across Scotland, England, and Ireland. She is no stranger to these destinations though, having traveled to these countries on a land-based trip previously. Having both experiences, it had her thinking on if other travelers should lean one way or another when it comes to these forms of travel in this part of the world.
Here are her experiences visiting the UK on both a cruise and land-based trip, including why each option might be the best for your vacation.
Read more: Is a cruise in the UK better than a land vacation? Here's how my experiences compared
5. Norwegian Cruise Line staterooms and suites guide
If the time has come for you to book your next Norwegian Cruise Line vacation, you may be wondering what cabin type you should choose.
The choice may not be as easy as you’d expect, since there are so many different types of cabins across various decks depending on the ship you are sailing on. Norwegian Encore, for instance, has over 2,000 staterooms onboard. You can choose anything from a standard inside cabin to a luxurious Two-Bedroom Family Villa with Large Balcony in The Haven. There truly is the perfect stateroom for everyone, regardless of budget and party size!
Here's the ultimate guide to Norwegian Cruise Line staterooms and suites to help you choose the best stateroom for your next cruise.
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6. 23 things I loved and hated about Carnival Vista
While most everyone loves a vacation, there are always things on those vacations that they didn’t love.
Cruising is no exception, even if you are a frequent cruiser! Elizabeth recently sailed on Carnival Vista, quickly after returning from a sailing on Carnival Celebration. She was curious to see how this older ship would compare to the cruise line’s newest.
From indulging in a delicious meal at the specialty sushi restaurant to slow Main Dining Room service, here are 23 things Elizabeth loved and hated about Carnival Vista.
Read more: 23 things I loved and hated about Carnival Vista
7. Camo and weed: Why you shouldn't bring camouflage clothing or marijuana on a cruise ship
Once you get closer to your long awaited cruise vacation, you will have to start thinking about what you’re going to pack.
However, it is important to make sure you are aware of not only what’s allowed onboard your cruise ship, but also the destinations you’ll be visiting. Each cruise line has a long list of prohibited items that are banned onboard their vessels; however, cruise ship passengers are also required to follow local laws and regulations in each port of call.
With that in mind, here is why you should absolutely never bring weed or camouflage clothing on your cruise.
Read more: Camo and weed: Why you shouldn't bring camouflage clothing or marijuana on a cruise ship
Nicole Feist
Nicole first fell in love with cruising as a teenager on a family vacation. Since then she's gone on to become a frequent cruiser, and even marrying her husband on a sailing. Living on the Gulf Coast of Florida, you'll find her cruising on the weekends whenever she can.
