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7 Cruise Ship Features That Changed the Way We Cruise

Cruise ships have slowly evolved over the past several decades and now offer more features and amenities than ever before. Here are seven cruise...

12 Things I Loved About Sun Princess, World’s Newest Cruise Ship

Sun Princess cruise ship
I recently had the opportunity to check out Sun Princess, the newest and largest cruise ship from Princess Cruises. The cruise line invited me...

10 Things Germaphobes Should Know About Cruise Ships

Lounge chairs on the lido deck of a cruise ship and the exterior of a ship sailing away.
Cruise ships have some of the most advanced technology in the world.  And when it comes to health standards and cleanliness, they provide a...

6 Best Pizza Joints at Sea

Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line is already a spectacular value in cruising, and when you factor in its tasty 24-hour Pizza Pirate stands, there's...

PortMiami Parking: My On-Site Experience & Tips for Parking at the...

Terminal E and D on a sign in PortMiami in the parking garage
I just got back from a cruise out of Miami’s cruise port.  After choosing to park my car on-site at PortMiami for the duration...

Do Cruise Lines Nickel and Dime Passengers?

The past few years have resulted in more and more cruise passengers complaining about how the cruise line "nickel and dime" them throughout their...

Why in the World I Took a 1-Day Cruise: What to...

Eurodam Holland America Vancouver on 1-day cruise
Sorting cruises by price is a dangerous thing.  After all, some cruises are priced low for a reason. After getting an itch to take a...

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...

Getting Married on a Cruise, a Good Idea?

Getting married while on a cruise provides not only awesome memories, but it also gives you the opportunity for some amazing wedding photographs.  However,...

Benefits of Taking a Cruise All By Yourself

Most of us would agree that it takes a certain amount of moxie to travel alone, and cruising solo is no exception. However, there...