Cruise Guides

Illustration of a Yacht Club suite aboard MSC World America

MSC World America Yacht Club: Is It Worth It?

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to the MSC Yacht Club on World America: the private suites, butler and concierge, exclusive restaurant, lounge and pool, and whether it's worth it.

Illustration representing the MSC Experiences tiers aboard MSC World America

MSC World America: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea Explained

Alexander Sotropa

MSC Experiences on World America explained: how Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, and the Yacht Club differ, what each includes, and which to book for your trip.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on MSC World America

Best Cabins on MSC World America (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on MSC World America to book and which to avoid, how the Bella, Fantastica and Aurea Experiences change your room, plus a deck-by-deck guide.

Illustration of the LED-domed Galleria atrium aboard MSC World America

What to Expect on MSC World America

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on MSC World America: the seven districts, the European sensibility, Eataly at sea, the Cliffhanger swing, the aquapark, and the Yacht Club.

Illustration of MSC World America at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

MSC World America Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to MSC World America, the largest new MSC ship in the US: her seven districts, the Experiences system, Miami Caribbean weeks, and Ocean Cay.

Illustration of a Caribbean port of call seen from Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas Ports and Best Shore Excursions

Alexander Sotropa

Allure of the Seas ports and shore excursions: what to do at CocoCay, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, San Juan, and more, plus how to choose your tours.

Illustration of guests boarding Allure of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Cruise on Allure of the Seas: A Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Allure of the Seas: booking, getting to Fort Lauderdale, embarkation, your first hours aboard, dining, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of the amplified pool deck and waterslides on Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas: What the Amplification Added

Alexander Sotropa

What Allure of the Seas' Royal Amplification added: a new resort pool deck, the Perfect Storm waterslides, an expanded Solarium, and Samba Grill.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas Tips: 20 Insider Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Allure of the Seas tips: what to book early, how to beat the lines, dining and packing tricks, saving money, and the mistakes first-timers make.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Allure of the Seas

Best Cabins on Allure of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Allure of the Seas to book and which to avoid for noise, motion, and blocked views, with a full deck-by-deck guide to every category.