While all-inclusive cruises sound great, especially if you have a large family, it isn’t always clear what may or may not be included. Some items are obviously included in your fare like your sleeping quarters and basic food and beverages. But many items incur an additional charge, which can make budgeting for a family cruise …
Many first-time cruiser planners often wonder “Is food free on a cruise?”. On all of the major cruise lines, your basic cruise fare will include sufficient food to cover all of your meals and snacks. If you happen to run across a cruise that does not include meals, you should keep looking! That said, not …
When you have packed several days or weeks of clothes into your cruise luggage, keeping your clothes looking presentable and (relatively) wrinkle-free can be challenging. Thankfully, there are several options available to all cruisers. Generally, travel irons on cruise ships are prohibited. And you won’t find any cruise-approved steamers either. These items present a potential …
Formal night can be a much-anticipated event on many cruises. It is not compulsory to attend the formal night on a cruise, but it is a memorable part of the experience. You’ll want to look nice. Especially if you are having photos taken! So to help, we’re sharing what to wear on a cruise formal night. …
Modern cruise lines might factor your tips into the cost of your voyage, but should you tip extra on a cruise? Even with auto-gratuity charges, is it appropriate to reward standout staff members for above-and-beyond service? Auto-gratuity programs add an extra fee to your bill as a tip for the staff. In theory, this is …
Many major cruise lines have private islands out in the Caribbean, and Royal Caribbean is no exception. In fact, they actually have two — Labadee (in Haiti) and CocoCay (in the Bahamas). CocoCay is the one that has been recently updated and upgraded, and as we have said in earlier posts, CocoCay is definitely worth …