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10 Biggest Cruise Tipping Mistakes Every Cruiser Should Avoid

Cruise ships in port in Nassau: Disney, Celebrity, and Carnival
Tipping on a cruise ship isn't as straightforward as I'd like it to be.  Often it's confusing to first-time cruisers.  It can also be...

6 Things I Won’t Buy on a Cruise Ship

A Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise ship in Cozumel port
Have you found yourself wondering, “where did my extra cash go halfway through your cruise?” Suddenly, your onboard account is lower than you anticipated. You...

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...

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...

10 Biggest Differences Between Carnival and Royal Caribbean

royal caribbean and carnival in Nassau
Comparing two of the largest cruise lines in the world isn't as cut and dry as some think.  Any Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean cruise...

Art of the Tease: Are Cruise Fare Prices Too Misleading?

Cruise prices and additional fees
“I saw a cruise deal online for $149!  Is this price real?”  This question comes up quite a bit, and it’s usually followed with...

10 Most Beloved Cruise Ships That No Longer Exist

Pictures of three cruise ships that are not in service any more
There’s a certain nostalgia when it comes to older cruise ships. They reflect a different era in the industry. Sure, modern cruise ships have...

Icon of the Seas: 5 Things That Surprised Me Most on...

Icon of the Seas at night at Chill Island
After spending three fast-paced days on Icon of the Seas, I found there were several things about the ship that surprised me.   And no,...

25 “Cruise Things” People Just Don’t Get

Two cruise ships in port in the Caribbean
Some activities and traditions on cruise ships are just – well, weird to some people.  But there’s no judgement here.  Everyone has a different...

Oops! Lesson Learned: I Booked a Zero-Privacy Balcony on a Cruise…...

Image of Carnival Celebration cruise ship cabins from the outside
It’s a great feeling when you score a sweet deal on a balcony cabin for a cruise. Sure, those interior cabins are more affordable, but...