Tips & Tricks Archive

From daily towel animals to custom-made cocktails, remembering how you like your coffee at breakfast to accommodating special dietary needs, cruise line service staff regularly go the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect on your cruise vacation. It’s only fair, …

Who doesn’t want to save money on their vacation? One popular way to save money on a cruise is to wait for a last-minute discount. As the departure date draws near, cruise lines will sometimes slash prices on unsold cabins in order …

You’re already thinking about next year’s vacation and there’s no doubt in your mind: it’s going to be a cruise! But when is the best time to book a cruise? Six months or more in advance, to take advantage of early-bird rates …

Picture this: climbing on board a cruise ship in Miami and concluding your voyage in Los Angeles. Or embarking on a cruise in Seattle and sailing across the Pacific Ocean to Tokyo. They’re definitely not the most common itineraries, but they have …

We’ve all been there before: you’re standing in front of an empty suitcase and you don’t know what to pack. Hawaiian shirt or three-piece suit? Sweatshirt or shorts? Tuxedo or tie? The dress codes on cruise ships are as diverse as the …

So you’ve booked your next cruise. You’ve found the perfect cruise line, ship, route, and itinerary for your next vacation. But now comes the challenging part – how to choose the best cabin? First thing’s first: there’s no such thing as the …

Do I need a passport to go on a cruise? Download this article as a PDF So you’ve booked your cruise, paid your deposit, and now have just one burning question on your lips: do you need to apply for a passport? …

Your first cruise is around the corner, and you’re trying to decide what to pack. We can help! There are certainly are a few standard vacation items that belong in your suitcase, and additional recommendations may come in handy when you least …

You never forget your first cruise. Cruising is an exciting way to travel the world and experience a unique vacation. But if you’ve never done it before, it’s understandable that you might be a little bit nervous. Will you need a passport? …