Cruise Travel Insurance: Biggest Reasons to Get It (That Most Overlook)

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Stress is one thing you should not bring on a cruise. After all, taking a cruise is all about exploring the world as stress-free...

7 Port Shopping Tips For Your Next Cruise

If you are going on a cruise, chances are you will be shopping while in port for some trinkets or souvenirs to bring home....

Cruising with an ‘Almost Expired’ Passport: 6 Mistakes to Avoid

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You don’t have to have an expired passport to be denied boarding on a cruise ship.  In fact, in most cases if your passport...

Virtually Free Travel Gifts Your Cruise Fan Will Love

When​ ​the​ ​December​ ​holidays​ ​roll​ ​around,​ ​thoughts​ ​often​ ​turn​ ​to​ ​travel​ ​gifts​ ​for​ ​someone​ ​who loves​ ​to​ ​cruise.​ ​​ ​Luggage,​ ​Bon​ ​Voyage​ ​Gifts,​ ​Specialty​...

8 Best Cruise Lines for Families

Are you looking to book the perfect family vacation at sea? Here are the top cruise lines to consider for taking multiple generations onboard. Carnival...

What Happens When You Get Hurt or Sick on a Cruise

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On a recent cruise I had the unfortunate pleasure of requiring medical attention while aboard the Carnival Liberty.  But while the injury I sustained...

Dress Codes for Each Cruise Line: What Do I Wear?

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For some cruise lines the “dress code” is more of a suggestion.  But others prefer to keep a classy ambiance for their cruisers.  Before...

7 Things Every Carnival Cruiser Should Do

Carnival Cruise Line is the most popular cruise line in the world with 26 cruise ships. With millions of passengers stepping foot on Carnival's...

Cruise Packing: 15 Things People Always Forget

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This isn't your average cruise packing list. These are things cruisers forget the most -- things a lot of people don't even think about...

11 Extra-Charge Cruise “Perks” That Are Worth Every Penny

A cruise vacation offers amazing value.  And while you can go the entire cruise without spending an extra penny, there are some extra's that...