5 Off-the-Grid Caribbean Cruise Shore Excursions

Your cruise vacation in the Caribbean becomes a three-dimensional immersive experience when you take shore excursions at the ports of call. Every ship will...

Top 11 Cruise Ships for Embarkation

These 5 cruise lines and 11 ships are the most popular for embarking on your cruise vacation. They consistently earn high ratings for ease...

5 Cruise Ship Embarkation Day Tips

Use these five embarkation tips on your much-anticipated cruise vacation, and let the fun begin! 1. Timing is everything. You know the boarding time for your...

Five Signs You Might Like A River Cruise

As though it is a requirement to board the ship, most river cruise travelers begin with ocean cruises.  They might have enjoyed land vacations...

5 Tips for Disembarking (checking out from) Your Cruise Ship

The least enjoyable part of any vacation is when it comes to an end. On a cruise ship there are specific disembarkation processes to...

Cruise Ripoffs/Scams That Everyone Should Avoid

Have you ever been offered or seen a promotion offering free cruises?  No, I'm not talking about promotions that cruise lines and agencies have...

7 Fun Things to Do in Miami Before or After a...

If your cruise is setting sail from PortMiami, arrive a few days early or stay a few days after and enjoy these 7 fun...

Booking A Cruise? Use The Right Tools For The Job

Planning a cruise vacation is much like planning any other type of travel. Find it, book it, pay for it then go and have...

Forget Cancellation: New Reasons To Buy Travel Protection

In great big broad general terms, travel insurance, as it applies to cruise travelers, covers two unfortunate events: cancellation for a covered reason and...

Benefits of Taking a Cruise During Hurricane Season

Taking a cruise is the best way to vacation vs. a land vacation in hurricane season.  Common questions asked about cruising during hurricane season...