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10 Things You CAN Pack on a Cruise But Shouldn’t

Items in a suite case you don't need to pack for a cruise.
When packing for a cruise, it can be tempting to throw everything into your suitcase.  I've been guilty of the "just in case" mentality...

Cruise Private Island Day: 7 Tips for the Most Relaxed (or...

Perfect Day at CocoCay Private Island
Cruise lines are investing more and more into their own private islands.  After the success of Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay, Carnival is...

Repositioning Cruises Unlocked: 10 Pro Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

Two cruise ships in port, Viking
When I first started cruising, I had no idea that repositioning cruises even existed.  It was like the secret door most didn't know about. ...

5 Reasons I Check Cruise Ship Deck Plans Before Picking a...

Deck plans on a cruise ship
After 50 cruises, I’ve been in some less-than-ideal cabin locations. Most of the time, cabins with excessive noise and weirdly positioned balconies could have been...

5 Things to Know When Cruising with a Third Person in...

3rd person in a cabin, Carnival Celebration
If you're going on a cruise with a third or even fourth person in the cabin, there are a few things you need to...

Big Benefit of Booking a Cruise a Year in Advance (That...

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas and Vision of the Seas Cococay
I often book cruises a month or two before the sailing date. But there are some really good reasons for booking well before that,...

Travel Scams I’ve Encountered After Taking Over 75 Cruises

travel scams
I have taken over 75 cruises on close to 20 cruise lines all around the world. I have cruised everywhere from the Caribbean to...

13 Biggest Mistakes Made by Carnival Cruise Passengers [Carnival Tips]

Carnival Cruise Line Breeze
Our goal at Cruise Fever is simple, to help you have the best cruise vacation possible. With that being said, here are the biggest...

The Biggest Reason Cruisers Miss Their Cruise Ship in a Foreign...

Celebrity Cruises ship sailing off into the ocean
Don’t miss your ship.  It’s the number one rule of taking a cruise and being in a foreign port. And in my 15 years of...

Solo Cruising: 10 Best Tips for Cruising Solo Like a Boss

solo cruise tips
I’ve been on more solo cruises than I can count.  It’s very different to cruising with a group or with another person. But it’s not...