What Is a Purser on a Cruise Ship?The purser on a cruise ship is in charge of financial matters on board, amongst many other duties. Here's what to know about the cruise ship purser.
9 Things to Do in Miami Before or After a CruiseIf you are stopping in Miami for a day either before or after your cruise, then consider our list of 10 best things to do in Miami.
Two70 on Royal Caribbean: What Cruisers Should KnowTwo70 on Royal Caribbean ships is a cutting-edge theater that employs the latest technology to offer a 21st-century take on song-and-dance production show.
5 Independence of the Seas Cruise Tips You Should KnowAre you sailing on Independence of the Seas soon? Check out our five expert-crafted cruise tips to get the most out of your Independence of the Seas vacation.
What to Know About North Star on Royal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean upped the fun and thrills when it introduced the North Star, an onboard attraction which offers a fun ride to anyone who doesn't mind heights.
Cabanas Restaurant: Disney Cruise Line's BuffetDisney's buffets, known as Cabanas Restaurant, are casual dining venues that offer a variety of fee-free fare for three meals each day. Here's what to know.
5 New Features We Love On Virgin Voyages' Refurbished Scarlet LadyHere's the most exciting new updates to Virgin Voyages' newly refurbished Scarlet Lady.
You Won't Believe These Crazy Cruise Complaints -- But We Swear They're RealFrom the amusing to the downright silly, he are some of the craziest cruise complaints we've heard.
Scattering Ashes at Sea: 10 Common Questions Answered Some people so enjoy cruising, or love the ocean so much, that they want their ashes scattered at sea from a cruise ship when they pass. The process may not be as simple as you think, but it is possible to scatter ashes from most cruise ships in a simple and dignified manner. Here are the answers to 10 common questions you may be asking.
Dive-In Movies at the Seaside Theater on Carnival Cruise LineCarnival's Seaside Theater -- available on most of the fleet's ships -- shows prerecorded concerts, sporting events, and films known as "Dive-In Movies."
Women Led the Way on My Trip to Antarctica with Lindblad ExpeditionsOnce upon a time banned from Antarctica, women often lead the way in expedition cruises to the White Continent.
These Are The Best 2025 Wave Season Cruise DealsFinding the best cruise deals for 2025 can take some digging. Check out Cruise Critic's expert roundup of the best cruise deals during Wave Season 2025.
You Tell Us: Readers Sound Off about Cruise Ship BuffetsLove it or loathe (mostly the former), Cruise Critic Community members have something to say about the cruise ship buffet.
7 Reasons Why Cruisers Love Royal's Independence of the Seas a.k.a. "Indy"Cruisers in both the U.S. and U.K. love Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas -- but why? Here's our list of the 7 reasons why cruisers love "Indy."
What Can You Not Bring on a Cruise? 15 Things Not to PackCurious about what you can't bring on a cruise? We've complied a list of items you can't bring on a cruise ship, either for safety or practical reasons.
A Guide to Travel Insurance for Cruise TravelersEver consider getting travel insurance for your next cruise? Read our guide to find out what travel insurance does and does not cover, and when to get it.
The Lido Deck on a Cruise Ship: What It Is, the Vibe and More"Meet me on the lido deck" is a phrase you'll hear often on your cruise, but what exactly is the lido deck, apart from its marking on the cruise ship map?
9 Things That Are Just Better on a CruiseFrom multi-destination travel opportunities to the pros of only unpacking once, here are nine reasons why a cruise is the best kind of vacation.