What to Do if Your Cruise Ship Leaves Without You (3...

Sky Princess cruise ship sailing out of Port Everglades Florida
If your cruise ship leaves without you, all is not lost. However, there are a few important steps you should take right away. When planning...

What Laws Do Cruise Ships Follow at Sea?

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship
Have you ever wondered if cruise ships abide by different laws and how those laws are enforced when you're on a cruise vacation? While we...

Buying Unsold Cruise Cabins and What Happens to Them

If you have done some research on getting unsold cruise cabins a week or two before a cruise, it’s probably because you are hoping...

5 Most Overlooked Cruise Costs First-Time Cruisers Always Miss

Carnival Horizon cruise ship pool deck
It's easy for first-time cruisers to overlook these 5 costs that always take them by surprise. Planning for your very first cruise is an exciting...

Beach Day on a Cruise: 7 Things You Should Bring off...

Sky Princess at Princess Cays, private island in the Caribbean
It's a port day on your cruise.  You're at the perfect destination for a beach day.  So, what do you bring with you when...

Tech on Deck: Unveiling the 10 Best Gadgets to Take on...

Cruise gadgets recommended to pack on a cruise ship
Technology can either enhance or detract from your cruise.  And while you don’t need to bring every piece of tech you have at home,...

8 Keys to a Stress-Free Cruise Vacation

Cruise ship sailing out of Port Canaveral at sunset showing jettis
Setting sail on a cruise vacation will be one of the most memorable parts of your life. Veteran cruisers tend to go by the...

12 Top Mistakes Cruisers Make on Cruise Ship Sea Days

Caribbean Princess cruise ship showing aft pool and view
A sea day can be one of the best parts of a cruise.   But if you want to make the most of it you...

Best Shoes to Pack and Wear on a Cruise

Woman on cruise ship in fitness shoes and suitcase with shoes packed for a cruise
“Good shoes take you good places.” – Seo Min Huyn Embarking on a cruise is an exciting experience—visiting picturesque destinations, enjoying luxurious amenities, and experiencing...

Cruise Packing Made Easy in 10 Simple Steps

Woman holding shoes with suitcase getting ready for a trip
The weeks leading up to a cruise are filled with excitement, but as embarkation day approaches, packing for this great adventure can seem like...