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 …
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 …
Taking your family on a cruise is a fun and exciting experience! Depending on the ship, it’s possible to have an entire fun-filled vacation without stepping foot into one of the ports. But one of the attractive things about a cruise vacation is the opportunity to experience several different places with minimal effort. You may …
Before you can start packing for your cruise, you need to know what you’re going to wear. So, in this post, we’re sharing ideas for what to wear on a cruise in the evening. Cruise lines have become much more relaxed about “expected” clothing for guests. But generally speaking, most guests tend to get at …
Are you planning a cruise and want to know who do you tip on a cruise? Cruise ship tipping can be confusing. Cruise ships have hundreds of employees, from servers and bartenders to stewards. It’s not obvious who should and should not receive a tip. Fortunately, we’ve got the answers for you! We’ll explain the …
Are you worried about how much luggage you can bring on a cruise? You’ll likely need to pack clothes for multiple occasions on your cruise, from lounging around the pools to attending a fine dining restaurant or dressy events in the evening to heart-racing activities like rock climbing or zip-lining. This makes packing tricky, and …