Parking Rates at Cruise Ports

Parking at the port for your cruise can be expensive. Each port has its own rules, some allow you to reserve a place while most of them...

7 Best Things to Do Right Near the Cruise Port in...

Seattle made its mark in the cruise industry decades ago as the prime embarkation port for voyages to Alaska. But the Emerald City should...

How to Make the Most of Inside Cabins on Cruises

When we get hooked on cruising, life changes. Land-based priorities might be shuffled to allow more time and resources to feed our addiction. The...

How to Pack the Bare Minimum for Your Cruise

Unlike airlines, cruise lines allow travelers to bring as much luggage as they want to. Driving to the port of embarkation? The only luggage...

Cuba Cruise Tips and What to Expect Before Your Cruise to...

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I recently sailed on Majesty of the Seas to Key West and Cuba on a 4-night cruise out of Tampa.  I chose this itinerary...

Why a Luxury Cruise is Worth Every Penny

Luxury cruises are a premium vacation. Of course, they come at a premium price. Value, though, is a very personal calculation, and when it comes...

11 Advantages of Cruising on a Smaller Cruise Ship

It seems like every cruise line is trying to make their newest ships as big as possible.  These new ships have racetracks, rope’s courses,...

Best Cruise Lines for Kid Free Cruises

The cruise lines of today offer a safe and efficient way to see the world for a variety of passengers. Each traveler their own...

This Cruise Line Matches Your Loyalty Status from Other Cruise Lines/Hotels

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One of the best perks of cruising with the same cruise line is moving up the loyalty ranks.  This gets you awesome perks every...

8 Reasons to Book a Christmas Markets River Cruise

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River cruise lines extend their travel season into December by taking us to European city centers during a magical time of the year. After...