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Cruising with Just a Carry-On: Why and How I Pack So...

carry-on suitcase for cruise vacation
Most first-time cruisers pack too much for their cruise, not really knowing what to expect. I used to be a serial over-packer myself.   And...

Drive or Fly to the Cruise Port: 8 Questions to Ask...

celebrity reflection out of port everglades
Should you drive or fly to your cruise port of embarkation?  This is a common question when going on a cruise from a port...

Things That Should Remain Free on Cruises

Cruise lines are beginning to add more and more fees to things that were normally included in your cruise fare just a few years...

Is the Pre-Cruise Experience Too Overwhelming for First-Timers?

Image of cruise passengers walking along pier while MSC cruise ship comes in.
I recently came across a concerning comment from a first-time cruiser. “Everything just seems incredibly overwhelming,” the person stated after prefacing the comment with how...

Cruising On Viking Ocean Cruises With a Food Allergy (Gluten)

For anyone with a food allergy, traveling (especially overseas) can seem a bit overwhelming. The uncertainty of where your next meal will come from...

Leave Them or Bring Them: Should You Cruise with the Kids?

kid friendly cruise line
The world of family travel has a lot to like when it comes to cruising. Big ships feature plenty of interesting activities and features,...

10 Most Overrated Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Nassau Bahamas
Some cruise ship shore excursions just don't live up to the hype. The pictures and description of the activity might look amazing, but in...

10 Things to Never Do on the Pool Deck of a...

Sky Princess pool deck
There are a few things you should avoid doing if you plan to enjoy the lido deck of a cruise ship -- and who...

Programs and Credit Cards I Use That Make Traveling Easier

To say I travel a lot is an understatement.  Last year I flew 120,000 miles, visited 25 countries, spent over 50 nights in hotels,...

5 Reasons to Prepay Your Cruise Tips; One Reason You Shouldn’t

Row of Cruise ships in PortMiami
Tipping is a part of cruising.   And with most mainstream cruise lines you are given the option to pay for tips ahead of time. But...