CruiseReview

I’m currently sailing on the MSC Meraviglia and have found the overall experience to be quite disappointing, with noticeable declines in service and operations. Embarkation: Boarding at the Brooklyn terminal was extremely slow and disorganized, with wait times exceeding two...

We recently sailed on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Luminara from Hong Kong to Japan (March 2026). While the suite was beautiful and the onboard staff were consistently professional and attentive, the overall experience did not meet expectations given the high cost. On the...

Before our first transatlantic repositioning cruise, we spent months researching and building expectations. After completing the trip, we realized that many assumptions didn’t match reality, so here’s a breakdown of what stood out. The cabin exceeded expectations. It felt more...

Hello, We just completed a 26-day cruise on Holland America Line, and I wanted to share some practical observations that may help others planning a similar trip. This was our fourth cruise overall, but our first experience with Holland America. We are an active couple in our...

We just got back from our first cruise on the Ruby Princess, a 16 day trip from San Francisco to Hawaii and Ensenada and back. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable vacation, and we would definitely do it again. Here are some key takeaways from our experience. Phone and...

I have been on around 15 cruises previously, all with Royal Caribbean, and recently decided to try Princess Cruises on the Star ship. Overall, I feel quite disappointed with the layout and flow of the ship. There seem to be many bottlenecks, limited open walkways, and confusing...