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. Here are 10 things you can do to make your indulgent vacation a little healthier
One of the long-running jokes when it comes to cruising is how easy it can be to eat your own weight in food with all of the various dining venues available.
However, if you are interested in keeping up on your fitness routine while on vacation, or just want to feel a little less bloated, you are in luck. Cruise ships, after all, are made for various styles of travelers, including those who want to maintain their health while onboard! Of course, there are some basic tips like keeping your drinks and sweets in moderation, but there are also other things that you can focus on.
Here are 10 tips to make your next cruise healthier.
Read more: 10 tips to make your next cruise healthier
2. I spent $4,600 for a seven-night cruise on Celebrity Ascent. Here's what everything cost, from $860 airfare to $600 in onboard expenses
Late last year, Celebrity Cruises launched their newest ship in their Edge Class: Celebrity Ascent.
Cruise.Blog writer Elizabeth recently had the opportunity to sail on this new vessel and see what it had to offer. After returning from her vacation, she can now confidently state that Celebrity Ascent is one of her favorite cruise ships. Between travel, the cruise fare, onboard purchases, and other costs, this trip ended up costing about $4,600.
Here is a breakdown of what everything cost during her 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Ascent.
3. I stayed in a 300-square-foot suite on an MSC Cruise that starts at $6,000 for a week. Here's a look inside
When it comes to booking your cruise vacation, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is what type of cabin you would like to stay in.
Many travelers will often question if the price of a suite is actually worth the splurge. Cruise.Blog writer Chantal has frequently sailed with MSC Cruises in interior cabins. On her recent cruise onboard MSC Seaside, she decided to take the plunge and book a balcony suite to enjoy during her week-long vacation. Even though she was looking forward to this trip, she was nervous to find out if this ended up being money well spent.
She shares with us a look inside her Yacht Club Deluxe Suite and her thoughts on what she liked and disliked about her cabin.
4. 4 things I loved and 4 things I hated about Celebrity Ascent
Cruise.Blog writer Elizabeth is no stranger when it comes to cruising!
She recently returned from her first-ever sailing onboard Celebrity Cruise Line’s newest ship Celebrity Ascent. While she wasn’t sure what to expect before boarding, she quickly realized that this wasn’t your ordinary cruise ship. While she loved her time onboard and is excited to return for a future sailing, there were a few things that she wishes she could have changed.
Here are 4 things she loved, and 4 things she hated, about Celebrity Ascent.
Read more: 4 things I loved and 4 things I hated about Celebrity Ascent
5. 6 things that surprised me about Norwegian Cruise Line after trying 6 cruises
When it comes to sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise.Blog writer Hayley is well-experienced.
Over the last two years, she has cruised with NCL six times. She had the opportunity to sail on some of their oldest and smallest ships, as well as their newest and largest ships. Over these cruises, she has come to experience a wide array of what Norwegian has to offer and even things that surprised her.
Here is her list of 6 things that surprised her while sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line.
Read more: 6 things that surprised me about Norwegian Cruise Line after trying 6 cruises
6. 6 things you’ll regret downsizing to a smaller cruise ship cabin
Once you have picked your ship and itinerary for your next cruise vacation, you will have to make the choice of what cruise cabin you would like to stay in.
Of course, all rooms aren’t created equal. From interior rooms, which offer no natural light, to spacious suites, there are plenty of different things to take into consideration. Of course, one of the primary benefits of booking a smaller room is the cost savings typically associated with it. There are, however, certain perks that come included in suites that you should be aware of. These might make the difference of whether or not a smaller stateroom would or wouldn’t be worth the cost savings.
Here are 6 things that you may regret if you decide to downsize to a smaller cruise ship cabin on your next vacation.
Read more: 6 things you’ll regret downsizing to a smaller cruise ship cabin
7. 13 Things Polite People Never Do on Cruises
When it comes to vacations, many people think of it as a time to let loose.
While this can be the case, there are still common courtesies that you will want to practice, even on a cruise vacation, to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. Cruise ships are known to foster safe and positive environments for both passengers and crew members, which is why they have specific rules. Even though not everything can be captured in the rules, certain behaviors are considered impolite, even if they’re not banned.
Here is a list of 13 things polite people never do on cruises.
Read more: 13 Things Polite People Never Do on Cruises
8. I spent 7 nights in a 200-square-foot room on Celebrity’s newest cruise ship. Take a look inside my cabin
Celebrity Cruise Lines launched their newest, and one of their fleet’s largest, cruise ship Celebrity Ascent in November 2023.
Cruise.Blog writer Elizabeth recently returned from her first sailing onboard Celebrity Ascent. She opted to book a Prime Ocean View cabin, as by the time she booked this cruise just a few weeks out, there were limited options available. The price of this cabin was $2,879.50, and she was surprised to see what it was like.
She shares with us pictures of what this 200-square-foot cabin offers and her experience of staying in it.
9. Why are Royal Caribbean cruise ships always so big? Secret strategy explained
It seems that recently all of the hype in the cruise industry is surrounding the newest and largest ships!
A large part of that is because Royal Caribbean is constantly striving to outdo itself when it comes to building bigger and better ships. They are constantly breaking their own record for the largest cruise ship at sea!
Have you ever wondered why that is? Here is some insight into why Royal Caribbean keeps building mega-ships.
Read more: Why are Royal Caribbean cruise ships always so big? Secret strategy explained
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.
