Luxury Without the Tuxedos
What Makes Explora Different From Traditional Luxury Cruises There’s a certain image that comes to mind when you hear…
Which Below Deck Captain and Crew Member Are You?
(And What Cruise Line Fits You Best) Let’s take a break from the serious stuff for a minute. Because…
Is It Safe To Cruise Right Now?
How Global Tensions Are Shaping Travel Plans There’s always been a certain predictability to planning a cruise. You pick…
The Private Island Craze: Is It Getting Out of Control?
(Updated for 2026….because wow, things escalated quickly.) A Quick Look Back… and Why This Matters Now Back in October,…
Are Unlimited Cruise Drink Packages About to Change?
In Case You Missed Last Week….. In our newsletter last week, we touched on some of the growing rumors…
The Disney Cruise Mistakes First-Time Families Don’t Know They’re Making
So… You Booked a Disney Cruise… Now Don’t Mess It Up There’s a special kind of excitement that comes…
Are Adult-Only Cruise Ships Worth the Hype?
No Kids. No Cannonballs. No Chaos? Let’s be honest—there’s a moment on almost every cruise where you think: “This…
Why Cruises Work for Couples That Travel Differently
Part of the MAK’n Waves “Cruising & The Mind” Series Let’s be honest for a second. Some couples are…
Is Disney Cruise Line Worth the Premium?
A Real-World Cost Breakdown Let’s just get this out of the way right up front: Disney Cruises are expensive….
Staying Healthy on a Cruise Without Being Paranoid
Let’s Talk About “Cruise Ship Germ Anxiety” Whether you’re a full-on germaphobe or someone who rarely gives it a…