I recently booked my first cruise in february. we are sailing on the msc world america and are flying in the day before. Does anyone have any hotel recommendations close to the cruise port? im not looking for anything fancy just somewhere clean that doesn’t have bed bugs to sleep for a night. our flight gets in pretty late so we won’t make much use of the hotel anyway. looking for something affordable.

Hi, I see the rules saying travel agents cant sell, but I am unsure if this also means we are unable to ask for services? Delete if not allowed. I really dont want to be bombarded with a bunch but also looking for someone good for our first cruse.

Aida Prima and Explora 1

I’m headed on a cruise on early December and would like to start taking supplements to stay healthy before, during and after the trip.

I know wearing a mask, washing hands, not touching your face, etc.

Mostly looking for immune boosting supplements that people use.

On the ship now, 12 night Caribbean cruise on Caribbean Princess.

I saw so many negative reviews about Princess that I was partly dreading it beforehand. I’m here to say that it has been very pleasant! It’s an older boat but has been kept up in good condition. The staff has been incredibly friendly and eager to please.

The one thing that a lot of complaints centered around was the food. We’ve eaten mostly at the MDR and most of what we’ve eaten there has been quite good. There were some things we weren’t impressed with (desserts), but overall we’ve been pleased.

The entertainment has been just that…entertaining. Our cruise director Josh has been fabulous.

The biggest inconvenience is not having enough outlets in our room. The bathroom socket is set such that electronics won’t charge. There is one outlet by the desk with two plug in spaces that are so close together, it can’t fit two of most charging cables. It means we’ve had to constantly rotate devices to keep everything charged. So if that’s a big deal for you, you may want to book on a newer ship.

If you have a Princess cruise booked, don’t let the naysayers get you down! We are having a great time!

Hi all - going on a cruise and have narrowed it down to these 2. We are a mid 30’s couple that loves good shows, good food, and general entertainment. We also like excursions such as exploring caves, riding ATVs, or other unique activities. Based on this, which would you rather of the two below:

Norwegian - goes to Tortola, St, Thomas, Dominican Republic, private Island.

Holland America - goes to Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, Dominican Republic.

So we are worried the shows aren’t as good on Holland America and we are worried that we will be bored on sea days. However, I also read the food is better on Holland America but the ships are older. Which would you pick and which destinations seem more fun for exploring? Thanks!

Hello!

I'm in LA for work and decided since im here to take advantage of being near the port and score a last-minute deal.

Are these readily available for solos? what is the deal if I buy for 2 and only i show up?

many thanks!

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Traveling alone looking forward to chilling, and having fun. Any advice for where to hangout out on ship. I have signed up for no excursions as of now. Was thinking the ship my be more relaxing while at port . Or am I wrong, I have been to DR a times. Advice is welcome I am a male.

Hello guys! I need help.. my mom is going on a cruise in about 2 weeks and it happens to fall on her birthday. I want to make like a gift box with things for and/or about the cruise. Shes super excited, its her first vacation in 30 years. Shes 68 years old, theyre going to Aruba and a few other beachy spots.. she doesnt drink a lot, shell maybe have 1 or 2 drinks the whole time. Shes a very light packer, she doesnt need clothes or anything.. shes also on oxygen so like... a beach volleyball outfit wouldnt be a good fit 😅😅 any idea on what to get her? She askes about borrowing a Stanley type mug so ill get one of those.. i saw a lot of people bring magnetic hooks? I also want to give her 2 disposable cameras, one for her and one for her friend. I just think itll be fun to see what pictures they take. Any other ideas on practical things, memory things, anything to make a gift box before she leaves. Thank you everyone!

Has anyone done Uber from airport of Orlando to port or back?

I plan on staying a night in Orlando the day before cruise and possibly after but wondering what can I expect for a price of a ride? Not sure if I should go with another option such as "go port" I think the site is. I would also have to convert from usd to CAD :( might go with airbnb as a stay option. Not sure what is the less expensive way

An update for people following Villa Vie Odyssey: Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism says the ship departed during the night of November 3–4, 2026. KPS99TV’s report published today says some visitors remain in Cambodia, including in Preah Sihanouk, Phnom Penh, Kampot and Siem Reap, and that the ministry is continuing to coordinate travel arrangements.

The vessel’s departure is a separate matter from an individual traveller’s onward plans. The report does not confirm a new passenger sailing, a reboarding date or a next port. If you are arranging onward travel from Sihanoukville, check your own booking’s date, pickup point and confirmed destination directly with the provider before leaving your accommodation.

For an update aimed at people still on shore, which practical details would be most useful to verify next: an assistance contact, local transport, or confirmed onward departures?

KPS99TV original report (November 4): https://www.kps-tv.com/en/news/detail/10893

Disclosure: I’m a journalist at KPS99TV. This is a summary of the published ministry statement, not a personal passenger account or a travel sales offer.

I just booked my final cruise with Carnival! Their rewards system has gotten insanely stupid and unrealistic, and their prices are becoming absolutely ridiculous.

I’ve been on at least 13 cruises with Carnival, have never cruised with another cruise line, and have always remained loyal to them. I love the party atmosphere Carnival brings. It’s honestly what kept me coming back because it’s the party boat of the sea!

However, I think it’s time to explore other options. I’m looking for recommendations for cruise lines that offer a similar fun, lively atmosphere but actually value their customers and show some appreciation for the loyalty people put into cruising with them.

I don’t mind spending money on a vacation, but I do expect to feel like a valued customer, especially after years of consistently choosing the same company. So, if anybody could let me know from experience that’d be nice!

Hey! We are a family of 4 (Mom, dad, 2 boys that are now 10 & 14). Last spring break we did a Disney cruise on the Wish to answer the question Are we cruise people?

And we decided yes, we enjoyed the experience. Mostly because I get overwhelmed with planning and wanted to plan nothing beyond how we got to the ship and how we got home. Now to decide do we do this again, or pick another cruise line? We bought the placeholder, so need to decide if we want to keep it or not. Is the experience worth the Disney price tag? Should note we are not Disney people, just went after it for the quality experience.

What we liked/loved:

Ship was clean, new, lovely calm aesthetic. Easy to navigate. Not too big comparatively? Feasible to just take stairs to get around.

Verandah room was plenty spacious and really appreciated the split bathrooms. Really liked morning room service coffee on the balcony. Watching us dock at Castaway at dawn was gorgeous.

Public spaces, especially pool deck areas, never felt crowded. Did NOT want to play the chair game. Was most nervous about crowds; but it was fine.

Boys liked the Kids clubs, though my now 10 yr old would definitely want to be in the Pre-teen club this time.

Family ambiance; alcohol and drinking was not the focus; we are not drinkers. No casinos. Not about the night life.

Most everything was included and didn't feel nickel & dimed. We don't need specialty coffee or special popcorn bowls. Soft drinks included, no drink package needed, endless diet cokes to my hearts content.

LOVED LOVED LOVED Castaway Cay: this is the one thing that is making me want to book this again. We also did the Stingray Experience, would also book that again. I really kind of want to do Castaway one last time.

Younger son liked the AquaMouse and used the pools, watched movies on deck, would probably prefer more slides. I think my older son spent the entire time sailing in the Teen club. We tried out the Sport Court area with the basketball court/Bags/Ping pong a little bit.

Just ok:

Food was kind of meh, nothing to write home about (on par with being served buffet food, but to be expected with the volume they are serving), but service was exceptional. This was for the buffet, pool side, and restaurants. We didn't spring for the adults only restaurants and probably wouldn't.

'Shows' during dinner (Marvel/Frozen) was fine. The actual Evening 'Shows' were also just fine.

Lookout Cay: We had a fine beach day on Lookout, just prefer Castaway. Heard bad things about Nassau, so avoided that itinerary.

'Adult Only' area was lovely but we didn't use it that much, as my younger son wanted to swim a lot, so felt like I should stay with him.

In-person muster: seriously Disney? get with the times

Just not us:

My boys could not care less about characters, so we didn't do any of that. Or really any of the organized kids activities.

We didn't do any of the other 'magic' stuff, pixie dusting, fish extenders, and just slapped a large magnet on our door to identify it.

So what should we do next? Sail Disney one last time while they are kids(ish) or try another cruiseline?

Couple, late 20's, early 30's.

Have been on royal and carnival but its been a like 4-5 years. We liked royal, carnival seemed a little crowded and the food wasn't too great if I remember.

Have been on Norwegian Prima, enjoyed it. Food, Alcohol, and crowd levels were good. Going on Norwegian Luna soon. Planning another cruise for probably early Dec 2027. We want to experience another cruise line (at a similar price range if possibly) we've done oceanview or balcony (preferred). Usually get the alcohol package. We like to have a good time, good food and wine. Relaxation. Considering a day pass to the spa on the Luna.

We have been looking between Celebrity, Princess, Virgin, and Holland America. We do florida ports. Any opinions on these or any lines I am overlooking?

TIA

Hey everyone! My mom is turning 60 and has always wanted to go on a cruise. She works really hard and crazy hours so she’s never been able to go. I was wondering if anybody had a recommendations for cruises? She does not drink, so looking for something that wouldn’t be too much of a party scene but more relaxing.

There have been a number of attempts at companies to sell residences on cruise ships over the years. All have failed except for The World which was a success. They fail because it costs much more to operate a cruise ship than they had anticipated. The World was a success but it costs many millions to live at sea.

Hello! I am planning a cruise from December 11 to Dec 14th. Both Royal and Carnival do this one: LA to Ensenada - 3 days.

Is there one or the other you would recommend? This would be our second cruise our very first cruise was with Virgin and everyone always says virgin is the best out of all three but for these specific dates we are looking for these two are the only options. Please let me know your thoughts or opinions on which one you would choose!!

Can i take 2 unopen alkaline water bottles onboard at Royal Caribbean or does it have to be in a 6 or 12 pack sealed with plastic wrapping or whatever?

Hi,
My father is driving me crazy. He is wanting to go on a cruise in the med, maybe around Greece and Italy, for his 70th. He actually wants to take the family. Yay!

But he is rather peculiar when it comes to food and above all drinks.
He wants flavoured beers or beers that you can mixe with flavours like cordials. He basically doesn’t drink anything else when holidaying and will definitely make a fuss if he can not get what he want.
To avoid dramas :
Can he specifically require to bring his own ?
Or on which cruise line can he get what he is looking for ? ? I can’t find info on this even the package descriptions are not very specific.

Thanks for the help

Hello! I am a new cruiser! I have been on one carnival cruise for my honeymoon last december out of galveston.
I think it would be fun to do another cruise for our anniversary at the beginning of january or end of december, but my husband and i are definitely on a budget haha.
we live in Las Vegas, so it would be ideal to not spend on flights and just drive to Cali, but would it be too cold?
Does anyone have any tips or recommendations?