The Cruise Journal

Best Alaska Cruise Excursions: Wildlife and Glaciers

The definitive guide to Alaska cruise excursions. Top experiences by port — Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, and Seward. Whale watching, glacier tours, dog sledding, wildlife viewing, and budget-friendly options.

Barcelona Cruise Port Guide: Hotels, Flights & Things to Do

Complete Barcelona cruise port guide: best hotels near the port, how to get there, top shore excursions, and what to do with your time in one of Europe's great cities.

Complete Alaska Cruise Planning Guide (2026)

Everything you need to plan an Alaska cruise in 2026. When to go, which ports to choose, what to pack, best excursions, and which cruise lines run the best Alaska itineraries.

Cruise Shore Excursion Safety: Scams and How to Avoid

Cruise Specialty Restaurants: Worth the Splurge?

Cruise Ship Laundry: Costs and Self-Service Options

Best Cruise Ships for Teenagers 2026: Top Picks

Best Caribbean Cruise Port Beaches: Free and Paid

Best Mediterranean Cruise Ports 2026: Top 15 Stops

Are Cruise Drink Packages Worth It? 2026 Breakdown

How to Avoid a Noisy Cruise Cabin: Best Locations

Christmas Cruise Guide 2026: Best Ships and Costs

Working Remotely on a Cruise: WiFi and Productivity

Best Time to Cruise the Caribbean 2026: Weather Guide

Best Cruises for Couples Without Kids 2026: Top 10

Repositioning Cruises 2026: Cheap Luxury Cruising

How to Stay Fit on a Cruise: Gym and Healthy Eating

Cruise Ship Casino Guide: Best Games and House Tips

How cruise ship casinos work, the best games for odds, player's club perks, international waters rules, when casinos open, and tax implications for U.S. gamblers at sea.

Bahamas Cruise Guide: 3-4 Day Sailings and Private Isles

Short Bahamas cruises from Florida: everything you need to know about 3–4 day sailings, Nassau vs. private islands, and what CocoCay, Ocean Cay, Castaway Cay, and others actually offer.

Transatlantic Cruise Guide: Routes and Sea Days

Everything about crossing the Atlantic by ship: routes, duration, what to do on 5+ sea days, repositioning deals, best ships, and honest advice on whether it's right for you.

Hawaii Cruise Guide 2026 — Everything You Need to Know

Complete guide to Hawaii cruises in 2026: NCL Pride of America, round-trip California sailings, best islands, weather by month, the Jones Act explained.

Cruise Room Service: What is Free vs What Costs Extra

Everything you need to know about cruise ship room service: free vs. paid menus, best times to order, breakfast-in-bed strategy, and late-night options by cruise line.

Is Cruise Insurance Worth It? An Honest Analysis

When cruise travel insurance is genuinely essential vs. when your credit card coverage is enough. Trip cancellation, medical, evacuation costs explained with real examples.

Cruise Formal Night Guide: What to Wear and Expect

What to wear on cruise formal nights, which lines enforce dress codes, how many formal nights to expect per sailing length, and what happens if you skip them entirely.