MSC Cruises just gave its seasoned travelers a reason to raise a glass. The beloved MSC Yacht Club experience, known for its polished service, upscale spaces, and true all-inclusive perks, is docking aboard MSC Magnifica as part of the ship’s most extensive makeover in a decade. And yes, it’s more than a facelift. This is…

The Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's latest marvel, has successfully completed its sea trials, returning to the Meyer Turku shipyard on May 27, 2025. This milestone marks a significant step toward its anticipated debut in August 2025. During the eight-day trials, all systems underwent rigorous testing and were successfully verified. Project Manager Jaakko…

Imagine this: seven nights sailing the Caribbean aboard a sleek, modern cruise ship, complete with your meals, drinks, Wi-Fi, entertainment, and taxes, for just a little over $200 a day for two people. Sounds like fantasy pricing, right? Welcome to MSC Cruises. While the giants like Carnival and Royal Caribbean are busy playing catch-up, MSC…

Get ready to bookmark August 2025 on your travel calendar, Royal Caribbean’s next Icon-class marvel, Star of the Seas, is rolling out a host of fresh features guaranteed to dazzle every kind of cruiser. Much of the ship’s blueprint mirrors its twin, Icon of the Seas, but this new vessel stakes its own claim with…

MSC Cruises is turning up the heat with a bold expansion of its World Class fleet, announcing two new mega-ships set to debut in 2029 and 2030. These additions will bring the total number of World Class vessels to six, joining the ranks of MSC World Europa, MSC World America, MSC World Asia (launching in…

Mexico is making it easier (and cheaper) than ever to explore its sun-kissed shores by sea. Beginning July 1, 2025, the country will charge cruise passengers just $5 USD under its Non-Resident Duty (DNR) tax—down from the originally slated $42 USD fee announced in December 2024. This dramatic reduction follows a bill passed by Mexico’s…

Set Sail on the Third Icon-Class Marvel, Debuting in Europe Royal Caribbean has just pulled back the curtain on its next floating mega-resort, and it’s a name some cruise veterans may remember: Legend of the Seas. This upcoming icon-class ship is more than just another addition to the fleet. It marks a bold return to…