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I spent $2,300 on a 4-night Virgin Voyages cruise. Here is what everything cost from a $116 trolley ride to $67 worth of souvenirs

I recently went on my first-ever Virgin Voyages cruise. My 4-night sailing onboard Scarlet Lady departed from Miami, Florida and sailed to Key West, Florida, as well as Bimini, Bahamas. 

7 reasons to decline a cruise ship cabin upgrade

Sometimes, you may be presented with the opportunity to upgrade your cruise ship cabin. At first thought, why wouldn't you want to move from an interior room to an ocean view or from a balcony to a suite?

While some cruise lines will simply email you an offer, others -- such as Royal Caribbean -- allow you to place a bid for a nicer cabin. Usually, you will pay less for the nicer stateroom than you would if you were to book it outright. 

Cruise week report: 15 packing tips for first-time cruisers, all about pink flamingos, 12 things that were surprising about Virgin Voyages, and more!

We share lots of cruise updates and advice here, and this is a weekly roundup of everything you may have missed from this week.

What it's really like in a $417-a-night, 169-square-foot stateroom on a Disney Cruise

Disney Cruise Line is known as being one of the most expensive mainstream cruise lines in the industry. I recently returned from a sailing onboard the Disney Fantasy where I was able to test out if I think the extra price tag is worth it. 

The interior staterooms are often the most affordable stateroom cabin onboard any cruise ship, and while this was true onboard the Disney Fantasy, this room also had some great features and amenities for its guests. 

13 Best Adult Cruise Lines (2024)

Whether you are planning a multigenerational family reunion with something for everyone or are hoping for a more upscale experience that strays away from the mega thrills found onboard some of the mainstream cruise lines, cruising is a popular vacation choice because there's truly the perfect cruise line and ship for every type of traveler. 

Disney Cruise Line celebrates 25th anniversary with magical offerings: Here's what it looks like

This year, Disney Cruise Line has hit a big milestone: celebrating their 25th Anniversary! This anniversary at sea is an exciting accomplishment for the family-friendly cruise line. To celebrate, Disney Cruise Line has provided some exciting and unique offerings to its guests who chose to sail with them.

Throughout 2023 is the only time that guests sailing with Disney Cruise Line will be able to experience the fun events, entertainment, and offerings provided for this special anniversary. 

19 Tips and Tricks About Norwegian Cruise Line Drink Package (2024)

A drink package is a popular add-on for cruisers who want to save money or are worried about an unexpectedly large bill at the end of their cruise.

What Do Pink Flamingos Mean?

If you are thinking ahead to your next cruise vacation, you might be thinking about how you want to decorate your stateroom door. It does not matter if you're staying in an inside cabin or a luxurious suite, stateroom door decor is a popular cruise tradition that a lot of people like to take part in! 

I've been on 15 cruises, but my first Virgin Voyage was different from any other. Here are 12 things that surprised me

Having cruised 15 times in my life, I am no stranger to the cruising world.

While I typically cruise with Royal Caribbean, I had been tempted by all of the marketing I’ve seen focusing on the relatively new Virgin Voyages brand. They promote adult-only sailings, with upscale food, a private beach club, themed parties, and a trendy vibe.

12 hidden details that can be found onboard Disney Fantasy

One of the best things about cruising is exploring the ship and discovering all of the hidden details onboard. Cruising truly is one of the most unique forms of travel, and discovering everything a ship has to offer can be one of the best parts of any cruise voyage. 

Disney Cruise Line is one of the best cruise lines in the industry when it comes to providing magical hidden details for guests to see and explore onboard their ships.

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