Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Cruise Reviews
  • Travel Tips
  • Themed Cruises
  • Guest Contributors
  • Contact us
Facebook Pinterest

Cruise Tips and Insider Advice

Home / Cruise Tips and Insider Advice
Why Are Cruise Travelers Suddenly So Frustrated with Gratuities?

Why Are Cruise Travelers Suddenly So Frustrated with Gratuities?

Bymaknwaves August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

A look at why cruise gratuities have become such a hot-button issue…and why I think the real story has…

View Post Why Are Cruise Travelers Suddenly So Frustrated with Gratuities?Continue

Flying Smarter To Your Cruise Port

Flying Smarter To Your Cruise Port

Bymaknwaves July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

How Alternate Airport Pairings Can Save You Hundreds “The cruise was only $1,100 each…but the airfare came to nearly…

View Post Flying Smarter To Your Cruise PortContinue

The Future of Cruise Entertainment

The Future of Cruise Entertainment

Bymaknwaves July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

What’s Next For Shows At Sea (Summer, 2026) There was a time when cruise ship entertainment was fairly predictable….

View Post The Future of Cruise EntertainmentContinue

Cruise Fashion for Men

Cruise Fashion for Men

Bymaknwaves July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Advice From a Guy Who Has No Business giving Fashion Advice Before we go any further, I feel obligated…

View Post Cruise Fashion for MenContinue

Is Holland America A Good Cruise Line

Is Holland America A Good Cruise Line

Bymaknwaves July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Here’s Who Will Love It…and Who Probably won’t Sometimes the best cruise line isn’t the biggest one. It’s the…

View Post Is Holland America A Good Cruise LineContinue

Hidden Costs of Cruising

Hidden Costs of Cruising

Bymaknwaves July 16, 2026

The Cruise Fare Isn’t The Finish Line One of the biggest misconceptions about cruising is that it’s completely all-inclusive….

View Post Hidden Costs of CruisingContinue

The Biggest Cruise Disappointments (And Why Most Are Easy to Avoid)

The Biggest Cruise Disappointments (And Why Most Are Easy to Avoid)

Bymaknwaves July 9, 2026

When Great Expectations Meet the Open Ocean There’s something magical about the anticipation of a cruise. Months before embarkation…

View Post The Biggest Cruise Disappointments (And Why Most Are Easy to Avoid)Continue

The Smartest $100 You’ll Spend Before Your Cruise

The Smartest $100 You’ll Spend Before Your Cruise

Bymaknwaves July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Five Small Investments That Can Save You Money, Reduce Stress, and Make Every Cruise Better I’ll admit it. When…

View Post The Smartest $100 You’ll Spend Before Your CruiseContinue

Disney Cruise mistakes

The Disney Cruise Mistakes First-Time Families Don’t Know They’re Making

Bymaknwaves March 31, 2026June 12, 2026

So… You Booked a Disney Cruise… Now Don’t Mess It Up There’s a special kind of excitement that comes…

View Post The Disney Cruise Mistakes First-Time Families Don’t Know They’re MakingContinue

Why Cruises Work for Couples That Travel Differently

Why Cruises Work for Couples That Travel Differently

Bymaknwaves March 25, 2026

Part of the MAK’n Waves “Cruising & The Mind” Series Let’s be honest for a second. Some couples are…

View Post Why Cruises Work for Couples That Travel DifferentlyContinue

Page navigation

1 2 3 … 5 Next PageNext

MAK’ N WAVES

Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, this blog dives deep into every aspect of cruise travel. We share insider tips, cabin tours, packing guides, dining insights, and real reviews to help you make the most of every voyage.

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Cruise Reviews
  • Travel Tips
  • Themed Cruises
  • Guest Contributors
  • Contact us
Facebook X Pinterest
Scroll to top
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Cruise Reviews
  • Travel Tips
  • Themed Cruises
  • Guest Contributors
  • Contact us