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20 Best Cruise Blogs to Follow Today

Last updated on January 28th, 2024 at 03:43 pm

Back with 20 blogs, up from the 15 cruise blogs that we started with back in 2015!

For readers who LOVE cruising as much as we do, you likely use your free time (or work time…) searching for the best deals on cruises , reading about new ships or new ports, and tweaking your budget to allow for that next cruise.

We love reading and researching our next cruise as much as you do, so in order to help you find the best, most useful and most interesting cruise information out there we have compiled a list of 20 Best Cruise Blogs that you should check out, bookmark and read often.

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1.)    cruisemaven.com – Have a fear of flying or want to avoid hectic airplane travel? This blog is for you!

Cruise Maven aka Sherry Laskin Kennedy is an avid cruiser who has traveled around the world and avoided taking a plane since 1995! Not only does she point out all the various places you can go on a cruise, but she dives into helpful tips for river cruises and train travel.

2.)   cruisehive.com – Started in 2008 by Emrys Thakkar, a former Carnival Cruise Lines employee, this site is full of helpful cruise tips, ship info, a cruise forum, videos, and more.

3.)   avidcruiser.com/blog – Operated by experienced cruiser, Ralph Grizzle. He’s been on over 200 cruises and operates a number of cruise-related websites.

He offers an expert opinion and features blog posts, videos, ship reviews, and more. His Youtube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/avidcruiser  is full of helpful videos to help you make decisions about your next cruise.

4.)   cruiseaddicts.com – Run by John Shallo, Cruise Addicts is an online community for those who love cruise travel. Ship/Cruise reviews, cruise tips, cruise forum, and much more.

Their Twitter account is full of deal alerts, helping you find some of the best deals that might only be available for a short period of time.

5.)   eatsleepcruise.com – A husband and wife duo with 10+ years of cruising history. Despite their different personalities, they both share a passion for vacationing and cruising . Their website features honest reviews, ship info, cruise excursion information, and more.

6.)   cruisemiss.com  – CruiseMiss aka Danielle embarked on her first cruise in 2007 and has hooked ever since. She writes insightful, in-depth posts from her travels in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Europe & Scandinavia.

7.)   chriscruises.com  – Chris Owen is somewhat of a legend in the cruise world. He’s certified as a Master Cruise Counselor and currently contributes to a number of large online publications like examiner.com.

He’s rated in the top 10 cruise bloggers worldwide and the content on ChrisCruises.com is not to be missed.

8.)   cruisereport.com – Chris Dikmen and Rickee Richardson are the faces behind CruiseReport.com which has been online since June 2002!

Chris provides technical oversight of the site which features blog posts, reviews, pictures, port reviews, and much much more. Because the site has been online for so long, it has so much information that for those planning a cruise, this site is the ultimate find!

9.)   cruzely.com – This website has quickly gained traction as a premier resource for cruise information, cruise tips, parking, hotels, and more. With daily updates, there’s plenty of information to keep you coming back each day to indulge in your cruise addiction.

10.)   cruisefever.net – Started in 2011 by 2 brothers, the site is operated by a staff of 2 – Ben Souza and Jonathan Mark.

Ben has written more than 500 articles about cruises and currently cruises more than 5 times per year. The site is full of ship info, port details, reviews and has a vibrant community on Facebook with over 80,000 likes. The site has updates on a daily basis and if you’re not currently following them, you should be.

11.)  cruisemummy.co.uk – Cruisemummy is written by cruise expert, Jenni who has worked in the travel and cruise industry since 2015. This blog is full of TONS of useful information to help you plan your cruise. Based in the UK, the insight provided by her blog is invaluable and should have made this list a few years earlier than now!

12.)   yourcruisegirl.com – Ola and her 70-year-old mother share their cruise stories and info on this blog that began in 2018. You can follow along on their travels through Instagram and Facebook. This blog has tons of valuable cruise info for both new and seasoned cruisers alike.

13.)   allthingscruise.com – AllThingsCruise, launched September 2009, is an independent travel enthusiast website, currently staffed by Heidi Allison-Shane, Cynthia Boal Janssens & Renee Goyeneche as well as a number of guest contributors. The site is jam-packed with reviews, ship and destination information, and more.

14.) cruiseradio.net  – Cruise Radio had been around since 2009 and features a wealth of information, videos, and a Podcast to help you with your cruise planning. Often reporting live from a cruise ship, this is an entertaining and helpful blog.

15.) lifewellcruised.com – Directly from the blog – “I’m Ilana. I’m an avid cruiser and have been giving out insider tips for more than 10 years!” Definitely, an informative cruise blog that you should check out!

16.) shipmonk.co.uk – Dave Monk is a professional journalist who began writing about cruising all the way back in 2005. He was voted best blogger in the Cruise International Awards 2016, and has been a full-time cruise blogger since.

17.) profcruise.com – Started by retired College Professor, Sarah, this humorous cruise blog is easy to read, interesting, and engaging. It features insightful information on various cruise ships and destinations.

18.) officialcruiseguru.com – Written by Diane Tierney, an experienced travel writer based in Canada. Her work has been published in many professional publications including the Toronto Sun, Toronto Star, and National Post, as well as a number of other media outlets.

19.) emmacruises.com – Previously the website was cruisingisntjustforoldpeople.com, now known as “Emma Cruises”. In 2021, Emma a UK-based cruise blogger left her full-time job to devote time to her blog and Youtube Channel. She’s active on social media and writes from first-hand accounts of travelling on various cruise ships and cruise lines.

20.) shouldbecruising.com – Brand new to the list for 2023. Starting out being terrified of cruising, the author, Carrie Ann, has been converted into a cruise lover! She shares all kinds of helpful tips and info on her website.

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• I went on a 12-day Holland America Line cruise and paid a little over $1,300 for my interior cabin.
• The cabin was an incredible value and I especially liked the storage and spacious shower.
• I'd book this room again — my cruise was so fun and busy that I barely spent time in it anyway. 

In a time of high inflation and stretched budgets, cruises reign supreme . Since most packages are pretty all-inclusive, you can pay for a week or more on a ship and then not spend another dime until you return.

I definitely had value in mind when I booked my recent 12-day cruise on the Holland America Line Rotterdam from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to the Panama Canal. I selected an interior cabin , the most economical option on the ship.

I booked directly with Holland America Line and paid $849 plus $460 for taxes, fees, and port charges — about $109 a day. The rate came with a $25 onboard credit and didn't include gratuities or add-ons like drink packages , specialty dining, WiFi, or excursions.

Overall, my room was one of the best values of the trip. Here's what it was like.

I booked an interior room on deck seven.

On this ship, interior rooms can range from 143 to 225 square feet. I chose a cabin on deck seven that was 160 square feet.

The location of my stateroom was convenient and quiet. My cabin was a quick two decks up to the areas I frequented most, the spa and its thermal suite, and the fitness center.

My cabin was generously sized.

The stateroom featured a small hallway with a bathroom on the right, and two wardrobes and a cabinet on the left.

The main area of my room contained the bed.

The hallway opened to a small rectangular space with a queen bed on the right flanked by two small nightstands, each with two drawers and a tall bottom shelf.

I had a vanity that could also be used as a desk.

To the right of the bed was a large desk/vanity with an ottoman that doubled as a seat and storage space for the bed's decorative throw pillows.

This area had even more storage: The desk had three spacious drawers.

My bed was across from a mounted TV and bar area.

At the foot of the bed was a wall-mounted interactive television with on-demand movies, programming, and multi-channel music.

Next to it, I had a fully stocked minibar area, including a cabinet with things like red wine, white wine, rocks glasses, a stainless steel ice bucket, and tongs.

There was so much storage space in the room.

The full-height wardrobe had 26 hangers, including 13 pant and 13 skirt hangers, two bottom shelves, and a full-length mirror on one door.

The second half-height wardrobe closet had 12 hangers, including four pant and eight skirt hangers, four bottom shelves, and a tie rack.

One closet contained a mini fridge.

The cabinet featured three compartments: the top where robes, beach towels, and a safe were stowed, the middle with the mini fridge, and the bottom with three deep drawers.

The safe was roomy, accommodating my 13.6-inch MacBook Air plus all of my other valuables and important travel documents.

The bathroom felt spacious and well-designed.

The bathroom layout was thoughtfully designed with three glass shelves for toiletries and a large-size vanity with an underneath storage ledge.

A roomy shower was the highlight of the bathroom.

The walk-in shower was complete with a shaving foot bar, a retractable clothesline, Elemis bath products, and an adjustable handheld shower.

There were also two grab bars for stepping into and out of the shower.

There were plenty of electrical outlets in the room, too.

The room had an abundance of power outlets where I could charge my gear.

On both sides of the bed were a type-B plug, mainly used in the US, Mexico, and Canada, and a USB port. The desk had a USB port, three type-B plugs, and two type-C plugs, mainly used in Europe, South America, and Asia.

The bathroom had one electrical outlet that could accommodate a US or European two-pronged plug.

The room service was impeccable, too.

There were two cabin stewards assigned to my room. They worked together to fully service my stateroom twice daily.

On embarkation day, I was able to request extra pillows and towels plus other preferences like turn-down service, which included a towel animal and Astor Chocolates on most nights.

Overall, I had such a fun experience on my cruise I didn't even spend much time in my stateroom.

There was so much to do on the Rotterdam that I barely spent time in my stateroom.

I spent many of my days relaxing in the expansive multiroom thermal suite, singing along at B.B. King's Blues Club, or sunbathing by the Lido Pool with a retractable roof.

The room was an excellent value, and I was glad I hadn't splurged on a balcony room or one with a window.

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