Although the debut of a new cruise ship is undoubtedly exciting, not everything can live up to its hype. Even the most highly-anticipated cruise ships have kinks that need to be ironed out. Glitz and glam aside, brand-new cruise ships can also bring about disappointment when the bar is set high.

Cruising is the perfect vacation choice for travelers of any age. This is one of the many reasons that cruising is becoming so popular, along with affordable cruise fares, exciting destinations, and bigger ships than ever.

What's smaller than a cruise cabin? A cruise ship bathroom! 

Rather than focusing on size, they're designed to maximize comfort and functionality with what little space they're allotted. To make the most of your cabin experience, we suggest being creative and utilizing some hacks to fully optimize your stateroom and tiny bathroom.

Cruise hacks extend past surge-free power strips and magnetic hooks. From tips to increasing storage to DIY laundry solutions, here are 12 bathroom hacks for your cruise ship cabin. 

Out of the nine cruises I went on in 2023, four were aboard the same two ships: Symphony of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas. I wasn't worried about being bored, though, even with both cruises on Freedom sailing to the same ports of call in The Bahamas. 

I knew these ships had enough to offer new and experienced sailors alike, and reflecting on all four sailings, the experiences couldn't have been more different. 

After spending 12 nights onboard Norwegian Epic sailing from Florida to Italy, I was able to explore every nook and cranny of the ship. 

The Norwegian Epic is one of its kind, and I was interested to see how this unique ship compares to others that I've been on. Because I was able to take a lengthy voyage onboard, I had plenty of time to pick out some things I liked and some things I disliked about the Norwegian Epic.

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

California's new consumer protection law will alter how Carnival advertises its cruise fares. Starting on July 1, 2024, the price must include many components of the current taxes, fees, and port expenses that are left out. It's meant to provide guests with a clear price upfront, rather than leave them surprised by additional fees later on during the booking process. 

MSC Cruises has unveiled its summer 2025 itineraries for the North American market. With offerings ranging from 7-night voyages on the brand-new MSC World America to weekend getaways on MSC Seascape, there are plenty of options to choose from. 

“We want our guests to experience MSC Cruises’ most modern and innovative ships, whether they’re on a quick weekend getaway or the vacation of a lifetime. The Summer 2025 season will be an exciting one for us," said Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA.

A 35-year-old pregnant woman was medically evacuated from the Disney Fantasy this week when she started experiencing pregnancy-related health complications. The passenger was sailing on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy when the complications began.