What to pack, what to leave home and what the cruise lines won’t let you bring on board. Packing lists and luggage advice so nothing important gets left behind.
Taking the kids on a cruise should involve worrying about packing enough swimsuits and whether someone is going to survive seven days without Wi-Fi. What you…
Back in February, I wrote about how cruise lines were cracking down on smart glasses. MSC Cruises had a full ban, Royal Caribbean restricted them in…
Spend about three minutes scrolling a cruise-related Facebook group and you’ll eventually see the post. Someone has just boarded the ship, opened the door to their…
If you’re cruising this year (2026), there’s a good chance the alcohol policy for your cruise line looks a little different than it did a year…
Every summer, the same question floods cruise Facebook groups and travel forums: do I actually need a passport for my cruise? With Caribbean and Bahamas sailings…
Our first full day at sea on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic and it was spent cruising towards Alaska, providing a great opportunity to acclimate to…
Cruise ship door decorations are one of those quirky cruise traditions that I will admit, I have never fully understood. You don’t roll up to a…
Cruise ship door decorations are one of those traditions that either make you smile or make you wonder how we got here. Some people keep it…
You’ve spent months planning your dream cruise. You’ve picked the perfect itinerary, booked the best specialty restaurants, and meticulously packed your bags with everything you’ll need…
If you’re heading out on a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) vacation, you’re likely looking forward to the Freestyle style of cruising they pioneered – no rigid…
