I was aboard Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas before the general public ever sailed on it — a pre-inaugural sailing out of Port Canaveral with a ship full of travel industry insiders, cruise line managers, travel agents, and content creators. The energy was electric from the moment we boarded.

I was in Galveston for something special — the inaugural sailing of MSC Seascape from its brand new Texas homeport. As a cruise industry veteran who has sailed on dozens of ships across every major line, I was genuinely curious what MSC was bringing to a port that cruisers from Texas, Oklahoma, and across the South have called home for years. What I found was a ship — and a cruise line — that deserves a serious look from anyone sailing out of Galveston. A New Era for Galvesto

If you’ve been hunting for 2026 cruise deals, your inbox is probably a battlefield of "limited-time" offers. Welcome to Wave Season. Think of this as the Black Friday of travel, running from January through March. But while the ads make it seem like you need to book this second, the reality is a bit more nuanced. Here is how to navigate the noise and score a discounted cruise fare that’s actually worth it. What’s the big deal with Wave Season? Wave Season is the cruise indust

When you picture a cruise, what comes to mind? For many people, it is endless buffets, a pool or two, and maybe a theater show in the evening. But step onboard an MSC cruise ship and you quickly realize these cruises are on a completely different level. They are designed like floating resorts, modern, stylish, and filled with things to do, whether you are a foodie, into health and wellness, or someone who simply wants to sit back and enjoy the sea views. From the glass catw