A Full Panama Canal Transit Cruise: 15 Days, Two Oceans, and a Total Eclipse

A container ship ahead in the Panama Canal locks with the control tower and green hills beyond.

Tendering into Cabo, early in a much longer journey — two oceans still ahead of us. Most of the trips I write about, you could technically do another way. You could fly between the Greek islands. You could drive the Mexican Riviera. A cruise just does it better. The Panama Canal is the one where […]

Why Malta Belongs on Your Mediterranean Cruise

Historic limestone building with a columned facade atop Malta's fortified rocky coastline, seen from the water.

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Pride of America: What a Hawaii Cruise Is Really Like

Pride of America cruise ship sailing through the Hawaiian islands

Sunset on a Hawaii sailing — the pace is the point. A Hawaii cruise isn’t just about seeing the islands. It’s the pace, the simplicity, and the moments you don’t have to plan. You unpack once. You settle in. And almost every morning, you wake up somewhere new—without dealing with airports, repacking, or constant transitions. […]

Why the Alaska Inside Passage Continues to Lead

Alaska cruise ship sailing through glacier-lined waters

Watching the Inside Passage glide by from the warmth of the observation lounge. Updated for 2026 · Estimated read time: 14–16 minutes Why the Alaska Inside Passage Continues to Lead An Alaska Inside Passage cruise delivers something increasingly rare in travel: scale that exceeds expectation. Stretching nearly 1,000 miles from Puget Sound through British Columbia […]

Why Your Alaska Cruise Cabin Matters More Than You Think

Private cruise ship balcony overlooking turquoise water and snow-covered mountains in Alaska

Travel Insight: Why Your Alaska Cruise Cabin Matters More Than You Think Alaska is one of the rare cruise destinations where the choices you make early don’t just affect comfort — they shape the entire experience. This isn’t about upgrades or indulgence. It’s about access. For many cruise itineraries, an inside or oceanview stateroom works […]