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Is Princess Cruises' Premier Package Worth the Money?

5 days ago | cruisecritic.com | Chris Faust

Sorting out different packages on cruise ships can seem like an exercise in advanced algebra: What exactly are you getting? Will you actually use the extras? And most importantly, are you really saving money? On a recent Eastern Caribbean cruise on Enchanted Princess, we put the Princess Premier package to the test.
Royal Caribbean Launches Royal Birthday Bash

6 days ago | cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver

Icon of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas in CocoCay (Photo: Jorge Oliver) Icon of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas in CocoCay (Photo: Jorge Oliver)(May 8, 2025) -- Royal Caribbean is turning the months of September and October into the first-ever Royal Birthday Bash. Leaning on data that places September and October amongst the most popular months for birthdays in the U.S., the cruise line has launched the special promotion for sailings departing between August 31 and October 31, 2025.
Mexico’s Cruise Passenger Tax Reduced, Roll Out Begins July 2025

1 week ago | cruisecritic.com | Kerry Spencer

(5:30 a.m. ET) – Mexican authorities have slashed the forthcoming Non-Resident Duty (DNR) tax for cruise passengers to $5 (USD) per person — set to come into force from July 1, 2025. This is vastly less than the $42 per passenger fee initially billed by the Mexican government in December 2024. The tax was due to be implemented on January 1, 2025 following a bill passed in November 2024 that saw the country’s National Senate approve the tax following a 80-37 vote.
New Entertainment and Dining on Star of the Seas

1 week ago | cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver

(May 6, 2025) -- Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas is ready to shine with a light of its own. Set to arrive in August 2025, the second Icon-class ship will largely mirror its sister ship Icon of the Seas. But Royal Caribbean has revealed a series of entertainment and dining innovations that will set Star of the Seas apart from its famous twin.
Our Family Tried Princess Cruises’ All-Inclusive Premier Package — Here's What It Was Like

2 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com | Linnea Bailey

Unlimited photos as part of Princess Premier package (Photo: Princess Cruises)When sailing with a family, this was my favorite benefit of all. On a typical vacation, we rarely have photos of the five of us together because one of us is always behind the lens. Princess is generous with their photographers, and there were multiple opportunities per day to have our photo taken in front of elegant backdrops and getting off the ship at ports of call.
Cruising with Princess Cruises' Medallion Devices with Kids: Here's How it Works

2 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com | Linnea Bailey

When our family of five arrived at Port Canaveral for a six-day cruise aboard Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess, my kids were already proudly sporting their Medallion devices. Worn like wristwatches on brightly colored bands, my children (ages five, five and eight) had worn their quarter-sized Medallions with enthusiasm since that morning, when we traveled to the port on a Brightline train from South Florida.
What You Need to Know About Cruises From Belfast

2 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com | Kerry Spencer

The capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is known as the home of Titanic Belfast, a museum at the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard where the ill-fated liner was constructed. But did you know you can embark on cruises from Belfast, too? Belfast’s cruise season runs from April to November with a raft of cruise lines that also visit this historic British Isles port.
Credit Cards Could Soon Be Passe: 5 Ways to Pay for Your Cruise

3 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com | Jeannine Williamson

Saxsen Norton, an actress and model, Hero Otway, a model and actress, and Geo Vanna Gonzalez, a Miami-based artist, enjoy drinks at Sunset Bar on Celebrity Edge. (Photo: Naima Green/AIPP)You've done the research, scanned the brochures and websites, talked to your travel advisor and found your perfect cruise. Next step -- like everything in life -- you've got to pay for it.
Gloria Gaynor to Perform Aboard Crystal Serenity

3 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver

Gloria Gaynor will perform aboard Crystal Serenity in October (Photo: Crystal Cruises)(April 22, 2025) -- Gloria Gaynor 'never can say goodbye' to Crystal Cruises. The two-time Grammy Award-winning artist -- known for hits like "I Will Survive," "Let me know (I have the right)," and "I am what I am" -- will sail and perform aboard Crystal Serenity during a roundtrip voyage from New York City on October 7, the cruise line confirmed.
8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel Stay

3 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com | Kristine Hansen

South Beach, Miami (Photo: Greater Miami & Miami Beach Visitor Bureau)Your cruise is booked — whew. Now you just need a hotel reservation to make the trip even breezier, by arriving a day early or leaving a day later. This cushion of flexible time is an unspoken rule in cruising. A flight delay could mean missing embarkation or a ship could arrive into port after the published disembarkation time, causing you to miss a flight.