Embarking on a cruise ship adventure with your family can be a thrilling yet daunting experience. The question, ‘Are cruise ships safe for my family?’ is one that many parents ponder. Keep reading to put your mind at ease! Safety is deeply ingrained in the cruise experience. Cruise ships boast some of the lowest incident …
Cruisers often ask, “Are drink packages worth it on a cruise?” If by “worth it” you mean on a financial cost-benefit analysis, then proceed with caution. There are certain scenarios where buying a cruise drink package will not be beneficial to your bottom line (but you may find other non-financial benefits to enjoy). Keep reading …
Just about everyone wants to pack lighter for a cruise if they can. And, one simple strategy for streamlining your family’s cruise is to plan on getting some laundry done while you’re away. That way you can start off by packing far fewer clothes. Laundry may be one of the last things that you want …
Cruises promise families a world of fun and adventure, from buffet extravaganzas to exotic shore excursions. But amidst the magic, there’s a logistical marvel often unnoticed: the management of waste on the high seas. Specifically, how do cruise ships get rid of human waste? Let’s venture beyond the buffet to explore the systems in place …
Find out why an NCL free drink package really isn’t free, and why you may want to skip this promotional NCL beverage package altogether. Norwegian Cruise Line often runs some version of a “Free at Sea” promotion where you have the option to choose a free beverage package as a perk when booking a cruise …
In the past, many cruise lines permitted you to bring as much bottled water on board as you required. However, many cruise lines have placed restrictions on bringing water on board today. So when can you bring bottled water on a cruise? As in prior years, we found during our research for 2023 that policies …