Ever gotten your bag flagged at cruise embarkation and thought, “Wait, what did I even pack?” Let’s talk about the ever-growing list of banned cruise items, and some of them will absolutely surprise you.

What do cruise controversies, a glacier flood, and a 2 a.m. chicken tender brawl have in common? This week’s cruise news, that’s what. Plus, Royal Caribbean’s $600M Mexico project sparks outrage with over 200,000 people demanding it be stopped.

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Another wild week at sea, my favorite cruiseline is back in the headlines with a viral dockside brawl, Royal Caribbean’s record-breaking slide cracks mid-ride, and a musical legend backs out as godmother of Star of the Seas. But there’s good news too: Carnival’s has a NEW megaship open for booking, another Carnival big ship is getting shorter sailings, and MSC is going all-in on Miami.

Celebration Key or Celebration Fee? Here's my honest take on Carnival’s brand-new $600 million Celebration Key. In this video, we'll explore the great things about this new island paradise, but also the things to be mindful of.

What happens when a dream vacation turns into chaos? In this episode, we’ll fall ship about the cruise news that’s been making waves. From a massive 30-person brawl at Royal Caribbean’s Coco Cay to a dangerous pool stunt gone wrong, we’ll break it all down

You step onto the ship ready to relax, but by the end of the cruise, your onboard bill is screaming louder than the sail-away party. Sound familiar? Let’s pull back the curtain on all the sneaky ways cruises drain your wallet. If you like cruising but don’t like wasting money, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Bring a notebook or your Notes app—you’ll want to keep track.

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Are cruise drink packages worth it, or are you just sipping your way into a spending spree? In this episode, I break down everything you need to know before saying “yes” to that unlimited drink deal. I'll discuss the cruise drink package hidden traps, like port day limitations and drink caps, you should absolutely consider before buying.

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From surprise drink package changes and ships moving ports, to drug arrests, stomach bugs, and even BED bugs, we break it all down in this week’s cruise update. I share honest thoughts, helpful tips, and talk ship about that new cruise documentary on Netflix making waves.

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Paradise Beach has long been a favorite Cozumel all-inclusive beach club for cruisers, but is it still worth the hype in 2025?

I've been many, many times and I'll share my honest take bout why this became my favorite beach club in Cozumel, but.... that opinion has started to change a bit (spoiler: it’s getting crowded). I also discuss some of the other best beach clubs in Cozumel like Mr. Sancho’s, Nachi Cocom, and Iberostar.

Paradise Beach: Book Now

Mr. Sancho’s: Book Now

Iberostar Resort Cozumel: Book Now