Cruise Embarkation and How to Handle Luggage
For some new cruisers, the cruise embarkation process may seem a bit overwhelming, and they may be curious about how to handle their luggage…
What to Expect on Port Days: Getting Off and On the Cruise Ship at Ports of Call
If you’ve never cruised before, you’re probably curious about what to expect on port days and how to prepare for them. Unlike sea days,…
Decisions to Make When Booking a Cruise
When you book a hotel room, it’s easy, but there are special considerations to make when booking a cruise. With a hotel, you may…
How to Book a Cruise: Benefits of a Travel Agent vs. Booking on Your Own
When it comes time to book a cruise, is it better to book it on your own, or to use a travel agent? This…
Is it Better to Book Cruise Excursions on Your Own or Through the Cruise Line?
Once your cruise is booked, you’ll need to make some other important decisions, such as whether or not to book excursions at your ports…
Expert Advice: Can You Cruise with a Criminal Record or Warrant?
I’m shocked by the frequency with which I see a disturbing (and completely avoidable) event happen at debarkation. That is the situation where cruisers…
Passports and Cruising: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the essential of passport to cruise requirements and ensure smooth sailing on your next adventure.
A Comprehensive Guide to Cruising: Everything You Need to Know
I remember the first time I booked a cruise vacation. I was nervous, scared, and excited, but also intimidated because, at the time, this…
Navigating a Cruise Ship: How to Not Get Lost
Port vs. Starboard, Forward vs. Aft — what are these strange words? What’s the difference between port and starboard? Even cruisers who sail regularly…
Cruising Cheaply: 3 Benefits to an Interior Stateroom
The cruise industry hasn’t just bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, but it’s positively booming, and as demand rises, pricing is, as well. Many would-be…
Killing Time Wisely: Late Return Flight Home After a Cruise
Pre-Cruise Flight Options For cruisers who fly to their cruise’s departure port city, there are a few decisions to make. First is when to…
Getting to the Cruise Port: Flying Same-Day versus Early
Pre-Cruise Flight Options If you’re a cruiser flying into your departure port, you must decide when you plan to arrive as part of your…
Getting Off the Ship: All You Need to Know about Cruise Disembarkation and Handling Luggage
If you’re taking a cruise and you’re curious about the process of disembarkation, and how to get your luggage off the cruise ship, then…
Pros & Cons of Flexible and Set Cruise Dining Options
Cruising can be intimidating for first-timers, because you have to make several choices different than a traditional vacation, and you may be unsure about…
Five Ways to Cruise on the Cheap (or Free)
Like many sectors of the travel industry, cruising took a massive hit during the COVID pandemic, costing the industry an estimated $77 billion in…