Planning a Costa Toscana cruise? Discover what American cruisers should know about dining, entertainment, language ...

My first impressions of Costa Toscana, from the entertainment and dining to the balcony cabin and a few unexpected surprises.

Deck plans are available for every ship, making it easy to do a quick check. Ideally, most of us would prefer to avoid being ...

Currently, Carnival’s daily gratuity charge is $17 per person, per day for guests in standard staterooms, while suite ...

We’re a few days into my Mediterranean cruise aboard Costa Toscana, and as usually happens when I sail, I’ve settled into a routine. Most mornings start with a coffee at one of the bars surrounding ...

CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) matters more on cruise bookings than any other vacation. Cruise vacations require committing to a lot of money upfront across many vendors at once. For example, a family ...

For many people, a voyage around the world sits at the far end of a long career, saved for the day the alarm clock finally goes quiet. It’s an appealing plan, but it rests on a few shaky assumptions.

Cruise casino etiquette begins with knowing that the onboard casino is entertainment, not a guaranteed way to win money. This is important. (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line) Most cruise casinos ...