Virgin Voyages is known for being 18+, but among those that have sailed, many also know them for extraordinary quality cocktails, and higher-quality spirits than are often found on cruise ships. Unlike many lines that offer add-ons to your cruise which allow for unlimited (or practically unlimited) drinks during your voyage, each drink on Virgin is paid for a la carte - until now...
Recently, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri revealed they’d struck a deal to build four new cruise ships for NCL. These ships will be very large and very expensive to build, and while we’ll share some numbers we know, there is a number relating to these new ships that we don’t know and it could indicate that Norwegian is taking a different approach. We’ll warn you, we’re going to get a bit nerdy in this article, but we’ll also be offering you the chance to call us out in the future for being wrong - so keep reading! read more
Virgin Voyages strives to provide an alternative spin on cruising and that approach has filtered all the way down to their interior design. With modern interiors that verge on Ikea-esque in form, Virgin’s ships offer a sleeker, more minimalist take on design when compared to the opulence other line’s ships offer. Despite this, Virgin still manages to give a nod toward maritime tradition. One unique way that they have accomplished this is through their elevator lobbies on Valiant Lady where, for those sailors ready to spend a little time decoding, this ship offers 16 “hidden” messages by way of maritime signal flags... read more
Sun Princess launched in early 2024, and just months into her journey, had some major changes to multiple restaurants and an entire deck! In this video we'll take you on a tour of the improved Sun Princess, show you the public spaces, and offer insights along the way after we spent a week on board. You can find this video and others on the CruiseHabit YouTube channel, along with updates on our other social channels, all linked here. You can watch the full tour below... read more
See how we enjoyed our seven night cruise on the new (and newly revamped) Sun Princess - the first Sphere Class ship from Princess Cruises. You can find these on the CruiseHabit YouTube channel, along with updates on our other social channels, all linked here. Additionally, you can find an embedded playlist of Sun Princess vlogs below... read more
PortMiami, located in Miami, FL is the busiest cruise port in the world, and located near several international airports, making it an easy trip for cruisers coming from all over. Still, if you’re not from the area, it may be confusing to figure out the best way to get to the port for your cruise. Depending on your party’s needs and preferences, and where you’re coming from, ride shares, car services, trains, shuttles, or pack mules might all be good options. Actually, pack mules have upped their rates. This article can help you decide what is right for you. read more
It might be easy to imagine yourself having a great vacation, but we never know what life has in store for us. So, when your plans don’t work out, can you get a refund on your cruise? Cruise line booking policies can be complicated to understand, but we’ll see if we can help clear things up so you understand if cruise bookings are refundable... read more
Hundreds of Caribbean cruises set sail every year during hurricane season, but understanding whether or not this is a good idea, how travel insurance can help in the event of a hurricane, and what the risks really are is something that can be confusing - especially to those new to cruising or not used to dealing with tropical weather systems. In this video we explain hurricane season, dispel some misconceptions, and... read more
If you've been interested in Virgin Voyages' kid-free cruising but wanted to see some new itineraries, we've got great news. Today, Virgin has announced that their latest ship, Brilliant Lady, will be setting sail to destinations all around North and Central America, including quite a few surprises... read more
We're sailing the world's largest, newest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. As we enjoy her maiden voyage we're bringing you along. In real time we're releasing tours, vlogs, live streams, and more. You can find these on the CruiseHabit YouTube channel, along with updates on our other social channels, all linked here. Additionally, you can find an embedded playlist of Icon of the Seas videos below... read more