The Wake Report — Week of August 21, 2026 Royal Caribbean now charges $30 to learn your cabin assignment early, Disney Cruise Line announced a brand-new ship class for 2029, Princess and Celebrity opened 2028 itineraries, and Norwegian revealed new details on Norwegian Aura. Below is the full rundown — and my take on each…
Private islands, cruise-exclusive destinations and beach clubs are becoming a much bigger part of cruising. But are they making cruising better—or slowly taking away the reason many of us cruise in the first place? Cruise lines are building their own version of the world. Their own beaches. Their own lagoons. Their own water parks. Their…
Several major cruise changes were announced this week that could impact how you plan, budget, and book your next cruise vacation. Princess Cruises is changing its final payment policy and increasing deposits. Norwegian Cruise Line is changing how it prices future sailings. Mexico has begun collecting a new cruise passenger tourism fee. Santorini has temporarily…
Thinking about booking Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas but wondering if an older ship is still worth sailing? With Royal Caribbean launching bigger and more feature-packed ships every year, it’s easy to overlook Radiance of the Seas. After all, it doesn’t have the FlowRider, ice skating rink, zip line, or sprawling Royal Promenade that…
If you’re getting ready to cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas, there are a few things you’ll want to know before you step onboard. Because while Radiance of the Seas is a beautiful ship with incredible ocean views, a unique layout, and a more classic cruising experience, there are some differences compared to…
One thing people are always surprised to hear is that I actually suffer from seasickness. Yep — someone who cruises as much as I do still deals with motion sickness from time to time. But here’s the thing: I refuse to let that stop me from cruising. Over the years, I’ve learned what works for…
Cruising to Alaska out of Seattle? Then you’ll likely be sailing from Pier 91 (Smith Cove Cruise Terminal) — and the good news is…👉 it’s one of the easiest, most seamless cruise ports you’ll go through. This blog gives you the quick breakdown of what to expect, how to get there, and what it costs…
Trying to see Seattle in one day before your Alaska cruise? We did exactly that — and made it work without feeling rushed or overspending. This post gives you the exact itinerary, what we did, what we spent, and how we saved money…👉 But you’ll want to watch the full video below to see how…
Ever hear someone say they didn’t enjoy their cruise? More often than not… they didn’t pick the wrong ship — they picked the wrong cruise line for their personality. That’s exactly why this guide exists. This blog is your quick-reference breakdown, but I strongly recommend you:👉 Watch the full video below👉 Bookmark this post to…
Everyone is talking about the newer Edge-class ships from Celebrity Cruises… but here’s what most cruisers don’t realize: You might be able to get a very similar experience for a much lower price on a ship like the Celebrity Silhouette. This post is your quick preview of what you’ll learn in the full video—because if…