Expert Cruise Reviews
Independent, editor-graded reviews of every major cruise ship sailing US-friendly itineraries — researched and written to the same published rubric.
Carnival Mardi Gras: A Family Mega-Ship That Actually Earns Its Hype
Seven nights aboard Carnival's flagship through St. Thomas, San Juan, and the Bahamas. With the BOLT roller coaster, six themed zones, and Carnival's most ambitious dining yet, Mardi Gras proves that 'mass-market' and 'memorable' can coexist.
MyCruiseReview Editorial
August 12, 2025
MSC World Europa: Europe's Answer to the American Mega-Ship
Seven nights through the Western Mediterranean aboard MSC's most ambitious flagship. The European sensibility, the LNG-powered hull, and the Yacht Club within a ship make this a genuinely distinctive choice in the megaship category.
MyCruiseReview Editorial
October 4, 2025
Pride of America Around the Hawaiian Islands: The Most Efficient Way to See All Four
Norwegian's U.S.-flagged Pride of America is the only ship homeporting in Honolulu year-round. Seven nights, four islands, no sea days. It's a cruise that operates more like a floating bus tour — and that turns out to be exactly the point.
MyCruiseReview Editorial
September 22, 2025
Holland America Rotterdam in the Norwegian Fjords: Quiet Excellence, Reliably Delivered
Fourteen nights through Geirangerfjord, the North Cape, and the Lofoten Islands aboard Holland America's flagship. A ship and a destination perfectly matched in tempo — neither rushed, both intent on doing things properly.
MyCruiseReview Editorial
July 15, 2025
Discovery Princess on the Mexican Riviera: A Reliable Western Coast Escape
Seven nights from Los Angeles to Cabo, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta. Princess's MedallionClass technology and the Royal-class hardware make this a frictionless West Coast option that quietly outperforms its modest reputation.
MyCruiseReview Editorial
November 30, 2025
Celebrity Edge in the Southern Caribbean: A Premium Choice That Lives Up to Its Brand
Eleven nights from Fort Lauderdale through Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, and Grenada. The first ship in Celebrity's Edge series is now five years matured and at its best — quietly excellent across every metric that matters.
MyCruiseReview Editorial
December 9, 2025