How to get by in Dubai: What to do when your cruise is stranded by war
On the morning of February 28, when Israel and the US launched airstrikes on Iran, I was browsing in a Dubai thrift shop. I was in the UAE to embark on a seven-night voyage on the Celestyal Discovery, and I became one of 5,000 passengers stuck on six cruise ships that never left port. My […]
Booking a cruise on your New Year’s to-do list? How to save money from an industry insider

The year’s biggest cruise sale is almost here, but is it really possible to both save money and be eco-conscious? ADVERTISEMENT Wave Season is famous in the cruising industry for being the busiest booking period of the year. 2025 is set to be no different, thanks to the post-pandemic boom in cruising. From January until […]