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What a cruise really costs once you add up gratuities, drinks, excursions and the other extras, plus easy ways to keep your onboard spending in check.

110 articles

First Time Cruisers

Why Short Cruises Are the Hot New Vacation Trend

Apr 26, 2025

First Time Cruisers

Cruise Line Gratutities: All You Need To Know and More

Mar 28, 2025

Parking

Discovering Margaritaville at Sea: A Tale of Two Ships

Mar 20, 2025

Packing Tips

Southwest’s Checked Bag Fees Are Here: How It Affects Your Cruise Plans

Mar 11, 2025

Parking

Why Travelers Should Always Price Shop Uber and Lyft for the Best Deals

Feb 28, 2025

Tipping

Disney Cruise Line Increases Daily Gratuity Charge

Jan 23, 2025

Cruise Ship Technology

Virgin Voyages Increases Wi-Fi Costs: What You Need to Know

Jan 23, 2025

Cruise Tools

Carnival Cruise Line Raises Prices of CHEERS! Beverage Package

Dec 5, 2024

Senior Cruisers

Virgin Voyages Launches $120K Annual Pass

Dec 3, 2024

Stateroom Advice

Is Disney Cruise Line Concierge Worth the Splurge? Here’s What You Need to Know

Nov 30, 2024

General Cruise Tips

My Cruise Itinerary Changed! Am I Entitled to Any Credit?

Nov 14, 2024

Cruise Ship Technology

Why Free WiFi on Cruise Ships Is Still a Distant Dream

Sep 16, 2024