Luxury Without the Tuxedos
What Makes Explora Different From Traditional Luxury Cruises There’s a certain image that comes to mind when you hear…
Our Southeast Asia Journey: Temples, Food, and Sunshine
While we have been home from this trip for a month now, I have been struggling with writing this…
Diamond Princess Review
A Classic Cruise Ship That Still Delivers Susan and I hadn’t sailed on a Princess cruise in almost ten…
Disney Cruise Line vs Disney Parks: Which Is Right For Your Family
Two Disney Vacations, Two Very Different Kinds of Magic Planning a Disney vacation sounds magical… until you realize you…
Virgin Voyages Is Not For Everyone – Here’s Who will Love It
Let Me Start with the Honest Truth I’ll say this upfront — Virgin Voyages is not for everyone. And…
Best Cruise Lines for Millennials
Cruising has officially shed its outdated stereotypes and Millennials are a big reason why. As we explored in Why…
Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers
Cruise Lines That Truly Cater to Travelers Sailing Solo Once you’ve decided that cruising solo might actually be a…
Virgin Voyages Dining Experience: A Culinary Delight
We’re excited to welcome Mackenzie Hunter as a guest contributor to MAK’n Waves. Mackenzie is a trusted travel advisor…
Best Cruises for Foodies in 2026
Top Cruise Lines, Regions & Culinary Experiences For many of us, cruising in 2026 isn’t just about where we’re…
Battle of the Brands: Royal vs NCL vs Carnival
Three Cruise Giants, One Big Decision If you’ve ever searched online for, “Which cruise line should I book?” you…