Thinking of a Forward-Facing Cruise Balcony? What You Should Know

Front facing balcony cabins on cruise ship
Unless you happen to be the captain of a cruise ship, you can’t beat the views from a front-facing balcony.  Sure, you don’t get...

Buy While You Cruise: Onboard Booking Guide By Your Travel Agent

Wave season officially open, many travelers will plan a cruise in the next few months. This has nothing to do with any specific promotion,...

How to Make the Muster Drill on a Cruise as Painless...

cruise tips safety drill
  No one enjoys the muster drill on a cruise ship.  And if you do, you’re probably doing it wrong.  Ok, I’m kidding, but all...

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​...

Cruise Cabin Stewards: What They Do and Why it Matters

cruise cabin stewards and what they do
Your room cabin steward will keep very busy during your cruise.  This article will detail what they actually do and how you can make...

Best (And Easiest) Ways To Stay Fit On A Cruise

Thinking about potential best ways to stay fit on a cruise, we’re going in a bit different direction than you might expect. First order...

How Shore Excursions Can Make or Break Your Cruise

Despite all the cool features on the newest big and shiny cruise ships, many cruisers pick their trips based on itineraries. They seek to...

One Time Enough For Cuba? In the Long Run: Nope

United​ ​States​ ​citizens​ ​have​ ​waited​ ​decades​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​Cuba.​ ​​ ​Answering​ ​the​ ​call​ ​for​ ​more​ ​in​ ​the Caribbean,​ ​clever​ ​Carnival​ ​Corporation​ ​figured​ ​out​ ​how​...

8 Benefits of Booking a Viking River Cruise

River cruising is still a popular travel option that takes travelers up close and personal with iconic landmarks and bucket list dreams. Exploring the...

Cruising Caution: 10 Sneaky Cruise Port Tricks People Keep Falling For

Cruise ships in port at St. Maarten in the Caribbean
Getting duped while on vacation is like a double gut punch.  Not only does it ruin your free-wheeling travel vibe, but it also hits...