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Review: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prince Show Is a Revolution Only In Its Technical Execution

Bywaleed September 5, 2026

At its heart, Revolution: A Celebration of Prince is a jukebox musical with delusions of grandeur. Like most cruise ship shows, it features a familiar roster of songs assembled around a common theme...

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I’ve Sailed Almost Every Holland America Ship. Here’s My Honest Take on the Line

Bywaleed July 8, 2026

I have sailed every Holland America ship except the Zaandam. Across those sailings I have been on older R-Class ships, newer Pinnacle-class flagships, and everything in between. So when someone asks...

Holland America Volendam Ship Review: Small Ship, Big Experience

Bywaleed April 5, 2026

Quick TakeVolendam What works Generous cabin space Easy to navigate at this size Outstanding food and beverage service Worth knowing Finishes won’t match newer ships Best for Experienced...

8 Things We Loved (and Didn’t) on Norwegian Cruise Line’s New Norwegian Luna

Bywaleed April 3, 2026

Norwegian Luna was christened last week during a ceremony at PortMiami, marking the official naming of the second ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Plus Class of vessels. Featuring largely...

I Had the Wrong Idea About World Cruises. Six Days on Holland America Fixed That

Bywaleed March 31, 2026

It started with tea. Not the kind you absent-mindedly order at a diner and don’t think twice about as you sip until the cup is empty. The kind you sit down for, learn about, and share with a...

My Dad Never Got to Do His World Cruise. I Took a Small Piece of It for Him

Bywaleed March 30, 2026

For most of my cruising career, the routine was simple. Fly to Miami or Port Everglades, board a ship, sail the Caribbean, repeat. Maybe Alaska in the summer. It was comfortable, familiar, and the...

Cruising into Family Fun on MSC World America

Bywaleed June 26, 2025

When families are looking for the best ships for kids, they may overlook new ships. MS World America may not be well-known, but MSC has added many family-friendly options to the ship that are only on...

How MSC’s World America Stacks Up Against Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class

Bywaleed May 26, 2025

MSC World America has arrived in Florida to attract North American cruisers to its brand. This ship significantly differs from other MSC cruise ships that have previously operated in North...

15 New Cruise Ships Debuting in 2025

Bywaleed January 13, 2025

If you love cruising or have considered trying it, 2025 will be an amazing year to set sail. Some incredible new cruise ships are being launched, packed with exciting things to see and do. Imagine...

Windstar Star Legend Review: My Small-Ship Cruising Experience

Bywaleed August 22, 2024

The Windstar Star Legend is part of the 180° From Ordinary experience. That’s the focus of Windstar, and my sailing on the Windstar Star Legend was an extraordinary experience. Just The Facts...