Melissa Mayntz

Avid, enthusiastic cruiser (35 cruises and counting!), having sailed on multiple cruise lines, 20+ different ships in a variety of classes, and visited ports of call in more than 6 countries, including Caribbean, Mexican, Alaskan, and Hawaiian ports. Widely traveled on multiple continents, as well as a professional freelance writer and editor with more than 20 years' experience and thousands of articles published. Find out more about us here.

Another Royal Caribbean Ship Joins Australian Cruise Season

Quantum of the Seas has begun her Australian season, the second of three Royal Caribbean ships sailing Down Under this summer.

Holland America Line Debuts New Caribbean-Themed Menu

Holland America is bringing fresh Caribbean vibes to its menus with regional tastes for both dishes and drinks.

Disney Cruise Line Begins First-Ever Sailings in Australia

Disney Cruise Line is setting sail for the first time ever in Australia and New Zealand with wonderful Disney Wonder cruises.

Port Dropped for Holiday Cruise Sailing on Royal Caribbean Ship

Symphony of the Seas has a slight itinerary change for her upcoming New Year's cruise as guests welcome in 2024 onboard.

Huge Milestone for New Carnival Ship as Sea Trials Approach

Carnival Jubilee is about to make a very important journey that will take her one step closer to Galveston, Texas.

World’s Busiest Cruise Port Welcomes Huge Oasis Class Ship

Port Canaveral has welcomed a second Oasis-class ship with Allure of the Seas now homeporting from Central Florida for short cruises.

Canada Concludes Record Cruise Season

Overall Canada has seen fantastic numbers of ship visits and passenger totals as the 2023 season draws to a close.

Celebrity Cruises Adds New Loyalty Perk for Top-Tier Guests

Loyal Celebrity Cruises guests will get to enjoy a new, exclusive event onboard every sailing over 5 nights beginning in January 2024.

Cruise Ships Flee Bermuda and Adjust Itineraries

Cruise ships from Carnival, Disney and NCL have made very dramatic and very different itinerary changes due to post-tropical storm Tammy.
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