The Caribbean is a great destination for first-time cruisers, family cruisers traveling with kids, romantic honeymooners, and just about anyone else who loves fun in the sun. But, what are the best times to cruise the Caribbean? Trying to figure that out can be tricky.  Not surprisingly, the best time of year to cruise the …

Being the captain of a cruise ship is clearly a lucrative career, but it comes with enormous responsibility and extensive experience requirements. So, how much does a cruise captain make, anyway? On average, cruise ship captains make about $93000 per year. Certain areas pay far higher than the national average, with a captain’s salary of …

When you’re reviewing cruise itineraries, you may notice that some ports are marked as “tender” ports. So, exactly what does tendered mean on a cruise? While you might have heard the word “tender” or “tendered” in a different context, you might not have heard of it in the context of cruising and cruise ships. Most …

Introduction Are you itching to travel? Want to make sure that you have the most perfect trip imaginable? If so, then you need to make sure that you’re prepared before you depart! After two years of little or no travel, we know folks may be a little rusty on their travel skills. If you want …

The Titanic disaster was more than 100 years ago, and it remains a vivid, cautionary tale. Have we truly learned from the mistakes of the past? Today, are there enough lifeboats on cruise ships sufficient to save every single person on the ship? With the combined numbers of passengers and crew, the capacity of today’s …

Given all of the safety precautions in place, it’s hard to imagine that someone could fall overboard while on a giant cruise ship. Yet, it happens. Surprisingly, dozens of people fall overboard each year (not counting the pandemic-year suspension). So, exactly how does someone fall off a cruise ship? Let’s explore the ways. A voyage …