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Here are Cruise Critic's best reasons to get off your cruise ship in Mazatlan, MexicoView the full article

Here are Cruise Critic's best reasons to get off your cruise ship in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoView the full article

Whether you're sober or just avoiding alcohol, here's how to have a successful sober cruiseView the full article

From Tropical Cairns to Cosmopolitan Sydney, Perth to Brisbane, here is our comprehensive guide to Australia cruise ports.View the full article

The upside-down pineapple on cruise ships is a mystery to some. Check out our breakdown of the pineapple's sexy cruise secrets.View the full article

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Photo tour of Cunard's new cruise ship Queen AnneView the full article

Hi all, Well, it's 8:47 am here on the EAST COAST US just for you timekeepers. So, we aren't running any type of ad that pops up on the AU forum. The only non-google type ad you should be seeing is the static Silversea ad running at the very top of the forum, and it doesn't pop. You have to actually click it, it's easily scrolled past. I would be VERY appreciative if someone could take a screenshot of the ad right after it pops up, and either upload here to this topic or send to me at community@cruisecritic.com so I can get to the bottom of this. Thanks, Host Kat, for stepping in here and moving to the Need Help forum, and to all of you for reporting this. Edited to ask: if you could capture the URL (web site address of the ad) in the screenshot that would be SUPER helpful. Laura

From mentions of the Titanic to sailing on a Friday, these are six nautical superstitions cruise passengers have likely never heard of.View the full article

From movies under the stars to more inclusive onboard experiences, these are our favorite cruise ship innovations. View the full article

What does Carnival Firenze, one of Carnival's Italian-themed ships, look like? Check out our photo tour. View the full article

The folks that look after Cruise Critic are top in their game and I love that you can have opposing views and still be part of the discussion. Hi everyone, I'd just like to thank you all for your kind words about how hard the moderators and staff here have accomplished our goal of being the BEST cruise community on the web! Laura

From beautiful beaches to creole cuisine, these are the six best reasons to get off your cruise ship in Antigua.View the full article

Holland America Line has confirmed Nieuw Statendam will homeport for a second season from the Port of Dover in 2026, following its 2025 deployment.View the full article

Oceania Cruises has revealed the lineup of 2025 Mediterranean Cruises aboard Nautica and Marina. View the full article

Should you book an independent shore excursion on your next cruise? We detail the pros and cons.View the full article

What passengers can expect from Viking's extraordinary Paris & the Heart of Normandy river cruise in France. View the full article

With warm temperatures and long daylight hours, a summer vacation with Viking is the ideal time to take a leisurely European river cruise. View the full article

From having older passengers to being too stuffy, these are the myths about Holland America Line that simply aren't trueView the full article

Photo tour of MSC Magnifica, in pictures, from a weekend cruise to Key West and NassauView the full article

From conch fritters to beach breaks, these are the five reasons you'll want to step off your ship in Bimini, BahamasView the full article

Going on a cruise to Barbados? Then check out our list of the nine best things to do in Barbados for cruisers, from botanical gardens to snorkeling & more.View the full article

Scenic Eclipse II officially arrived in Australia sailing into Sydney Harbour on Friday ahead of its first-ever exploration of Australian waters. View the full article

After 26 years in Europe, Viking knows the most enjoyable aspects of its popular destinations, from major cities to the countryside. View the full article

Atlas Ocean Voyages has revealed its lineup of 2025-2026 voyages to Antarctica, offering 37 departures from October 2025 to March 2026.View the full article