Have Cruise Ships Become Too Good at Keeping Us Busy?
Sometimes the hardest part of a cruise vacation is remembering that we’re allowed to do nothing. There’s an old…
What’s Up with Cruise Ship Art Auctions?
Are there really deals to be found at sea, or is buying art just another part of the vacation…
Solo Cruising Is Exploding
Why More Travelers Are Sailing Alone than Ever Before For decades, the cruise industry focused almost entirely on couples…
Shorter, More Frequent Voyages Are Booming
Why Cruise Lines Are Betting Big on 3- and 4-Day Cruises For years, the traditional cruise vacation followed a…
Cruise Etiquette: Things Passengers Wish People Would Stop Doing
A Little Courtesy Goes a Long Way at Sea Cruises are supposed to be relaxing. That is kind of…
The Cruise Door Decoration Debate Is Getting Heated
Why the Cruise Door Decoration Debate is Growing The cruise door decoration debate is suddenly getting surprisingly heated. For…
Not Every Port is a Must-Do
When Staying On The Ship Makes Sense There was a time when we believed this without question: If the…
The Truth About Casino Comps at Sea
We’ve all had that moment. You’re talking with friends, the conversation turns to travel, and someone casually drops this…
Are Cruise Ships Becoming Theme Parks at Sea?
And Is That A Good Thing? You used to board a cruise ship expecting… well, a cruise. Ocean views….
Cruise Gratuities Explained: Where Your “Mandatory” Tips Really Go
And What To Do About It Before we jump in, let me take you back to that question we…