It is a common misconception that tourists embarking on a weeklong vacation to island paradises will find their cabins on cruise ships to be claustrophobic and lacking in storage space, with bathrooms that are little larger than a closet and minuscule in size. But we can no longer subscribe to such a way of thinking….
When you buy a cruise, the cruise line will typically offer you the opportunity to have them also book your flights for you, and they will typically do so at a price that is lower than what you would pay on your own. When it comes to planning air travel, many people find that purchasing…
When it comes to cruise gratuities, the question of tipping—how much, and to whom—always seems to be one of the most popular topics of conversation among tourists. The cruise industry has implemented automatic tipping on mainstream lines and mandated a “no gratuities required” policy on the majority of luxury ocean lines in an effort to…
Once upon a time, cruise line-initiated cancellations were uncommon (due to isolated causes such as bad weather, ship mechanical difficulties, or company bankruptcies), but in today’s age of coronavirus, this scenario is occurring more frequently than it ever has before. If your cruise has been canceled, as many have been, the company may offer you…
When it comes to selecting the perfect cruise for your holiday, one must always keep their spending limit in mind. However, were you aware that miles and points may be redeemed for more than just free flights and hotels? You can use them to schedule a sailing, and you can even earn miles on one…
Beginning your first cruise experience can be intimidating if you’ve never been on one before: How can you book the specific one that you want? What should you bring with you? What are some of the things that an experienced cruiser will know that a first-time cruiser will not? Now, as cruise lines attempt to…