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The image showcases an elegant Amari bar onboard the Carnival Venezia, featuring three prominent bottles of Italian liqueurs — Campari, Amaro Nonino, and Amaro Montenegro — in sharp focus on a marble countertop. In the foreground, three glasses of the amari are neatly lined up, suggesting a tasting is about to take place. The warm ambiance of the bar provides a sophisticated backdrop for these classic Italian spirits.

Carnival Is Making a Big Change to Drinks Packages and WiFi Pricing

With a Carnival cruise, the fare you pay is often just the beginning. Drinks packages and...

October 23, 2026

A photo of Oasis of the Seas sailing on the ocean

Bahamas Cruise Turns Into Canada Trip as Royal Caribbean Scraps All Three Stops Just Hours Before Departure

Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas faced an unexpected change of plans when their...

October 21, 2026

This image appears to be a digitally manipulated or AI-generated rendering of four massive, luxurious cruise ships sailing side by side in the open ocean. Each ship has multiple decks packed with water parks, pools, slides, and various entertainment areas, giving them a theme-park-like appearance. The ships have names on their sterns, such as "Icon of the Seas," "Legend of the Seas," and "Surf of the Seas," suggesting a fleet of high-end cruise liners. In the top-left corner, there's a silhouette of a person within a circular frame, which might imply an association with the fleet—perhaps a mystery Cruise director, or a marketing element. The image emphasizes excess, luxury, and the grandeur of modern cruise ships, possibly referencing Royal Caribbean's upcoming mega-cruise liners. It could also be a conceptual vision of future cruise tourism.

Your 2026 Royal Caribbean Cruise Director Guide

Curious about who will be hosting your next sailing? Here's your guide to Royal Caribbean cruise...

October 21, 2026

A lively host engages with an enthusiastic audience aboard a Carnival cruise ship, captured in a moment of interactive entertainment in the ship's theater, with guests raising their hands and participating in the fun event.

Your Carnival Cruise Director Guide for 2026/2027

A Carnival cruise director isn't just the face you see at deck parties or trivia nights—they're...

October 21, 2026

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Meet Kat

I’ve loved cruising ever since I was a kid. Family sailings were a big part of growing up, and they’re still one of my favorite ways to travel. Now I’m a mom of twins, and I love getting to share that same cruising magic with my own family. Through this blog, I offer practical tips and advice to help you make the most of your cruising experience, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned traveler.