Starting your Marella Discovery 2 cruise? This Cruise News daily program provides a helpful overview of embarkation day during the Highlights of the Mediterranean itinerary. It includes arrival and all aboard times, dining venues, entertainment, excursion information, onboard notices, port information, and useful reminders to help guests settle into the first day of their cruise….
River cruise departures can vary depending on river conditions, water levels, and operational changes. In some cases, Viking guests may complete their cruise in Komárom, Hungary, rather than Budapest. The departure information sheet shown below provides guests with detailed luggage instructions, assigned departure groups, transportation schedules, and flight-specific disembarkation times. This guide summarizes the departure…
If you’re already enjoying a Cunard cruise, one of the smartest opportunities you may come across is the chance to reserve your next voyage before you leave the ship. Cunard’s onboard booking program often includes valuable incentives such as onboard credit, reduced deposits on eligible bookings, or additional savings on longer voyages. Many guests walk…
Cruise ship activities can go well beyond trivia, entertainment and shore excursions. On March 15, 2026, Azamara Onward’s onboard schedule included a live cooking demonstration by Chef Daryl Shular featuring crab cakes with sweet corn purée. The demonstration took place at 10:00 a.m. in the Cabaret Lounge on Deck 5. Guests were also provided with…
Azamara cruises include a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks in the cruise fare, but passengers who want a broader selection can upgrade to a beverage package. The beverage package list shown here provides a particularly useful comparison because it identifies what is included at each level and shows the prices in effect when the…
One of the best things about sailing on Carnival Celebration is the sheer number of places to eat without paying for a traditional specialty restaurant every time you want something different. Beyond the main dining rooms and Lido Marketplace, the ship offers burgers, fried chicken, tacos, burritos, pizza, barbecue, international dishes and several quick-service options…
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, and at least some of its 2026 European river cruise itineraries include a special Golden Party onboard. For passengers wondering whether they need to pack something gold, the itinerary information shown here provides a useful answer: guests are invited to come as they are…
Laundry service is one of the most convenient amenities on an Oceania Cruises vacation, especially for guests sailing longer itineraries. Whether you’re on a weeklong Caribbean cruise or an extended grand voyage, having access to onboard laundry, pressing, and dry cleaning services can make packing much easier. The photos in this guide show Oceania Cruises’…
Planning excursions is one of the most exciting parts of sailing aboard Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express. Unlike traditional cruises, the voyage follows Norway’s spectacular coastline while offering dozens of optional shore experiences ranging from scenic fjord cruises and Arctic hikes to dog sledding, snowmobiling, Viking history, and visits to the North Cape. The excursion guide shown…
The Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express is unlike a traditional cruise, combining transportation between Norwegian coastal communities with a memorable voyage through some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. Before exploring the fjords, Arctic landscapes, and historic ports, every guest receives important welcome information covering embarkation, dining, onboard services, cruise cards, and practical details for the…