Royal Caribbean will debut The SpongeBob Musical on Hero of the Seas in August 2027. Dates, itineraries, what is confirmed, and what is still unannounced.

Every 2028 and 2029 cruise ship deployment announced so far, line by line, plus the dates when the next batches of itineraries go on sale.

Plan a post-cruise Orlando stay from Port Canaveral: transfers, discounted Disney and Universal tickets, Epic Universe tips, and a sample 3-night itinerary.

MSC Cruises opens Sandy Cay, a second private island next to Ocean Cay, in 2028. What MSC has confirmed, what the renderings show, the Ocean Cay upgrades coming first, and whether to wait.

A Princess cruise costs the same whether you book it direct or through a travel agent, and the agent route usually adds onboard credit and a second set of eyes. This is how it works.

Princess is the premium line most first-time cruisers never consider, and it should be on the list. This guide covers who it suits, what the fare includes, the Medallion, and how to book it right.

Princess is the biggest cruise line in Alaska, with eight ships and 85 Glacier Bay calls in 2027. This guide picks the right ship and itinerary for each kind of traveler.

Star Princess debuted in October 2025 as the second Sphere-class ship. She is the Princess ship to watch for Alaska. This guide covers the ship, the cabins, the dining, and who should book.

Princess Plus and Princess Premier are the two fare bundles every Princess guest has to decide on. This is the full comparison with 7-night math and my recommendation by traveler type.

Princess runs a sale almost every month, and the terms change more than the headline does. This is what the current offer includes, what it leaves out, and how I would use it.

Carnival Jubilee will sail 4- and 5-day cruises from Galveston for the first time in 2028–2029. Hee’s every itinerary, every port, and how to book.

Celebrity Cruises is changing Concierge Class for sailings after September 21, 2026. Afternoon canapés are gone, room service fees are waived, and gratuities went up. What to know before you book.

30 first-time cruise tips from a travel agent who has sailed 40+ ships: what the fare really covers, when to check in, which cabins to avoid, and what sells out on embarkation day.

My Andaz Scottsdale review: a bungalow-style desert resort booked on 20,000 Hyatt points, a Globalist suite upgrade, three pools, art, and dining.

My honest Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach review: beachfront suites, a rooftop pool, Hilton Diamond perks, and why it is a great pre-cruise hotel.

My Cosmopolitan Las Vegas review: a rare Strip terrace room, Marriott Autograph perks, the pools, dining, and how I booked with Platinum status.

My review of the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale after its $115M renovation, with new Richard Blais restaurants, refreshed pools, and rebranded rooms.

My Miraval Austin review: the all-inclusive wellness model on Lake Travis, spa and programming, dining, and how I earned 3x Hyatt points on a cash stay.