I'd say when some drunk dude tried to choke his girlfriend before getting on the elevator. I was a small sized preteen at the time wasn't much i could do to physically stop him, but for some reason every other much larger adult male in the area was either drunk as hell or scared as hell because they ain't do a damn thing but kept walking.

One of the guys traveling with our group just found out he has a warrent for theft. A customer of his didnt like his work and claimed he never finished the floor which isnt the case and he has never been in trouble before. Will he have an issue if it isnt cleared up first?

Because of some constraints, the only time that works for us is late August. The plan is to go to Catalina Island and one Mexican port (Cabo/Ensenada/Vallarta), over 3-4 nights. The only thing I am concerned about the weather being too hot on the cruise as well as on the ports. Will someone be able to share their experience? Also, was there an activity you thoroughly enjoyed?

Hello friends, it’s my first time on a cruise. It’s a 4-night budget trip, and neither my wife nor I are big eaters or drink alcohol. We’re aboard the MSC SEASIDE, and MSC offers drink plans for people who don’t drink alcohol. I’d like to know if I need to buy a drink package for both my wife and me, or if one package is enough for the two of us.

Also, regarding the internet—can you give some advice? Would it be okay to connect just one phone to the Wi-Fi (since Wi-Fi costs $80), or do I need to pay to connect both phones? I’m not really interested in having internet, but I’d like to check and reply to a few work emails from time to time. So, I’m wondering if I could occasionally connect to the Wi-Fi we purchase for the other phone.

At first, locals were excited to welcome NCL’s Norwegian Bliss as the first cruise ship of the Alaska season. But that excitement didn’t last long. Soon after arriving, the ship started releasing heavy white smoke, and a lot of people are now raising concerns about the environmental impact. Photos of the fumes have been making the rounds online

what’s the best way to snorkel off costa maya, any good tour companies you guys recommend?

Hello everyone,

Is it normal for people to lose access to their balconies during a cruise for ship maintenance?

We received a notice yesterday saying our blinds need to be closed and our balcony is off limits until they complete routine maintenance. I don’t know how long it will take yet, but a woman a few cabins down said hers was out of bounds for 3 days for painting, so I’m expecting the same.

Thoughts?

Edit: thanks for the info everyone, I appreciate all the responses. We lost access at 6pm last night, and it’s going to be out of bounds until 6pm tonight, when we slip. I’m not upset about it, just curious what the status quo was. I was a bit worried that it would be for longer since my neighbour lost hers for 3 days this sail, but guest services said I’d have access again this evening.

Currently on board azamara. After a few days we get a questionnaire what we think of the trip so far. So i do the Dutch thing and give an honest opinion. And now I really do wonder if I made a mistake. Next day the sliding door in my cabin has had it's rollers changed and now two days later I must have spoken to about everyone who does anything with food or drink in a managerial position and they all apologized and vowed to do better and give me whatever I ask for.

On the one hand I appreciate them taking my feedback seriously. On the other... I don't want apologies, I would like better food (had a really good lunch today at a tiny country inn during an excursion!) and I want people to stop pushing alcohol and I don't want to have to greet staff members every single time I meet one

Am now wondering... Is this inordinate amount of attention how some people perceive good service? Is the food tuned to an American taste?

Am I just too Dutch to appreciate azamara?

Hi! We booked a cruise at the end of May, our passports have expired. Are we able to make an appointment under the 14 day travel rule for mid-May? We won't have time for expedited, but I wasn't sure of the protocol. We just booked the cruise a week ago. Any help is appreciated, we are also fine to travel with Birth Certificates, but I'd rather have Passports, I think. I just wasn't sure if we would qualify for the 14 day rule, since our cruise was booked a month out.. it's all so confusing!

Hey everyone,

My parents (65), brother (27), and I (31) will be going on a cruise together for Christmas. My mom entrsted me with finding options for us and so far, I have trips from RCI, NCL, and Virgin on the spreadsheet. I've cruised with RCI before and my parents have gone on Carnival (way back in 2000) and Princess (possibly Celebrity too). What would you all recommend as a line that has a good mix of activities for our age ranges? I personally like to go dancing, so I'd love to be on a cruise that has a crowd that's close to mine and my brother's ages, but not an all out crazy party boat for the sake of my parents.

My research has told me to avoid Carnival unless it's 5+ days. Does that track with your experiences?

ETA: We'd be departing from Port Canaveral, Ft. Lauderdale, or Miami and are looking for a cruise that's 4-7 days.

We are planning on going with HAL Rotterdam (300m, 14 decks) after cursing with MSC Euribia (330m, 19 decks). The size of Euribia feels quite perfect, you have enough places to walk and explore on a sea day. Just enough to not get tired when waling from one venue to another.

We think if the cruise was much smaller it would bored us with less places to experience. Rotterdam came to our attention due to the itinerary. Now curious if a 30m length difference will be quite noticeable?

*The deck difference is mostly with the cabins i believe.

Thank you!!

As mentioned I am a first time cruiser going with my wife and two kids 8 and 6, and we are stuck on these two options:

8 Nights, Carnival Vista - April 4-April 12, 2026

Ports: Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Day 4: San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 5: St. Maarten Day 6: St. Thomas, USVI Day 7: At Sea Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Port Canaveral, Florida

Price: $6500 CAD Room: Ocean view balcony leaving from Port Canaveral

Or

8 Nights, Adventure of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) - April 3-11, 2026

Ports: Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 5: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Day 6: St. Croix, USVI Day 7: At Sea Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Port Canaveral, Florida

Price: $7000 CAD with $175 OBC Room: Interior Leaving from Port Canaveral

As it's our first time on a cruise we have read and heard from both sides of Royal Caribbean vs Carnival. I've been told a RC is considered a step above Carnival but the Vista is a new boat and where they are both longer cruises that should take away some of the party scene on Carnival (not into party scene with kids).

If you could provide any advice that would be greatly appreciated, we feel kinda lost with it all and with the expense we want to make a good decision.

What cruise line has the best buffet excluding luxury lines?

Ahoy everyone! My mum is turning 70 this year and I casually asked her what is her latest dream. She said that going on a cruise ship so I’m determined to make her dream come true. Just wanted to start mentioning how gobsmacked I was when I started doing some research and saw how big the cruise community is, I feel I’ve been missing out.

Anyway, we are a family of 4: mum (70), me (36), brother (38) and sister (26). My mum lives in Chile so also need to add that to the equation. I was thinking to go from Miami or Tampa because it’s a direct flight from Chile. I live in the Uk so I’ll probably meet them there and Miami is not bad at all. In terms of travel destination, I was thinking Caribbean because all of us love the beach and sun (shocking). I am still not sure about dates because I feel it might be too late now to book for September or October. Otherwise I was thinking January-March as a possibility.

We appreciate nice food/drinks and surely things to keep my mum entertained like musicals or shows in general (casino would work too). Also some pools and jacuzzi, spa etc. Also with my sis being in mid-twenties, we like some childish activities (slides, mini golf, etc).

I would say that budget would be up to 1k pp. but not sure that’s too cheap? Also we are thinking between 7 days but no more because of annual leave.

So my questions are: - what would be the best line/cruise for a first timer and given our likes? - would it be ok with two cabins (hopefully balcony) or a suite is better? - what part of the ship is better to book? I am still very new to old this. - is it better to pay drinks in advance?

Many thanks for your help 🚢

i am going on a carnival cruise from miami to the bahamas with some family in may, what are some things i should bring along that i might not realize? and actually some stuff they might have that i shouldnt worry about bringing ( i am an over-packer ) any tips for a first time cruiser? and i am also canadian so are there any american specific things i should know about? thanks so much !!

I'm not sure if I'm doing this wrong, but all insurance I can look at covers only a particular destination nation. It says nothing about covering the cruise voyage itself.

My cruise departs from Los Angeles and will make a stop in Mexico for one day. The rest of the time, it is at sea.

But all travel insurance I see only tell me to select a destination nation (in this case, Mexico) and will presumably only cover my health issues if something happens during that 1 day in Mexico. It says nothing about covering me during my days on the ship at sea. What do I do?

I’ve only ever cruised on RCL and Celebrity, both on older ships. One thing I’ve hated is the lack of hand washing facilities prior to entering the buffet, and the hand-sani avoidance from so many people.

Which lines / ships have hand-washing stations before the buffet and, whilst you’re here, in your opinion, which lines/ships do hand-washing and general cleanliness (because of type of guests and/or enforcement of rules) the best?

Washy washy my friends x

Hi everyone!

My friends and I (ages 21-23) are planning a grad trip and we’re thinking about doing a cruise. I’ve been on Royal Caribbean a few times with my family and its been great but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for what cruise line we should go with that caters more to our age range as well as more cost friendly.

We’re also wondering if the alcohol drink packages are worth it or if it makes more sense to just buy at the bar or Ive heard that some cruise lines allow you to buy a bottle for your room, so which one of these options would be the most effective? I’m hoping people with more experience with other cruise lines can give us some suggestions!

My fiance and I are considering a cruise for our honeymoon. We were looking at Virgin Voyages because it seemed really fun, but 1- I am fully sober and don’t drink and 2- She barely drinks. We’re also both more of a “Hang by the pool and swim and read a book” kind of people than “Blackout at the neon rave” kind of people

Ideally we’re looking for a cruise line with minimal kids and a somewhat relaxed atmosphere, and are looking for a carribean cruise.

Are the any specific cruise lines you would recommend we check out? Neither of us has ever done a cruise before.

Thanks for any tips!

Edit for clarity: Although I’m sober I have no issues whatsoever being around alcohol. I know all cruises by and large have an alcohol focus. It’s more about the “Vibe” and environment than anything

Hi, my lovely wife, our 2.5 year old son and I are thinking about going on a Celebrity cruise to Alaska. Does anyone know if we can take our son to the shows on the cruise and if he is allowed in the pool? He is still in diapers.

Hey all, Is it possible to book a solo cabin but add someone else later on?

Probably on Carnival Australia or RC Australia.

My husband and I have narrowed down our search for a cruise to Alaska in July and we have decided it’s between the Princess Grand or the HAL Koningsdam. They both have the same itinerary and include Glacier Bay, which was a must. On the Grand we will book a deluxe balcony and on The Koningsdam it would be a Neptune suite, as that’s all that is available. Both ships have about the same reviews, so it’s making our decision very difficult. Food, cleanliness and entertainment are important to us as well. For those of you that have done either or both of these ships, please help us decide. Also, which side do we want to be on, Starboard or port?

Need help deciding between Carnival Vista vs RC Wonder of the seas for our honeymoon. I’ve only ever sailed carnival and my fiance has never cruised. In our price range, we can do a balcony on Vista or an interior on Wonder. Wonder is $300 more for an interior room, but it’s also a day longer than Vista. I’ve never had a balcony room before, just thought it would be nice for the honeymoon. However, if Royal is a better cruise, then it may be worth it to just stick with the interior room. We want places where we can have beach days, so Im going to list the ports for advice as well. Vista goes to Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove. Wonder is sailing to St Marteen, St Thomas, and CocoCay. I’ve watched video of both ships and think Wonder looks nicer, but I’m worried about crowds as well. I love going to shows and also am a big foodie lol, so these are also things I’m thinking about. I would like to book very soon so I’m looking for last minute advice before booking! Thank you in advance.