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25 “Cruise Things” People Just Don’t Get

Two cruise ships in port in the Caribbean
Some activities and traditions on cruise ships are just – well, weird to some people.  But there’s no judgement here.  Everyone has a different...

Oops! Lesson Learned: I Booked a Zero-Privacy Balcony on a Cruise…...

Image of Carnival Celebration cruise ship cabins from the outside
It’s a great feeling when you score a sweet deal on a balcony cabin for a cruise. Sure, those interior cabins are more affordable, but...

Is the Pre-Cruise Experience Too Overwhelming for First-Timers?

Image of cruise passengers walking along pier while MSC cruise ship comes in.
I recently came across a concerning comment from a first-time cruiser. “Everything just seems incredibly overwhelming,” the person stated after prefacing the comment with how...

23 Changes Cruise Passengers Want to See in 2024

Image of cruise ship from side, top deck as it sails out of port
People love to cruise.  Unpacking once, seeing the world, and eating as much as you want is a vacation style growing in popularity. But there's...

10 Cruise Buffet Rules Every Passenger Should Follow

Image of MSC Seaside and Allure of the Seas in cruise port in Costa Maya
Cruise ships have often been famously referred to as floating buffets at sea – and for good reason. With all-you-can-eat pizza, cake, steak, and...

Cruise Dining Regrets: 10 Foods to Avoid (According to These Cruisers)

Cruise ship dining on Royal Caribbean Oasis class
The dining experience on a cruise ship is one of the biggest reasons regular cruisers love to book a vacation at sea. In fact, a...

Cruising with Just a Carry-On: Why and How I Pack So...

carry-on suitcase for cruise vacation
Most first-time cruisers pack too much for their cruise, not really knowing what to expect. I used to be a serial over-packer myself.   And...

5 Reasons You Don’t Need a Travel Agent for Your Cruise,...

Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise ships in Cozumel, Mexico
Is it absolutely necessary that you use a travel agent for a cruise?  The answer to that really depends on a few factors.  And...

First Impressions of the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Line, I’m Blown...

Regent's Seven Seas Grandeur
I have taken more than 75 cruises on 17 different cruise lines. Up until now, I had yet to sail on the world's most...

My Post-Cruise Flight Mistake: Lessons Learned from My 9am Flight on...

Early flights from a cruise ship to the airport
I made a big cruise rookie mistake.  A way-too-early flight back home on disembarkation day is a recipe for disaster. Because of my careless oversight...