Cruising tends to evoke images of sandy Caribbean beaches, catamarans, and ziplining through a lush rainforest. For many who haven’t cruised before, a Caribbean or Bahamas cruise may seem like the pinnacle of cruise vacations. For those who’ve cruised enough, we know there are plenty of other cruising destinations, from as close as the Mexican Riviera […]
I’m a runner. I love a good running trail, an urban jungle to explore, or even a simple running. However, when I’m traveling, which is a good chunk of my time, I can easily fall out of my running routine. In many cases, I simply don’t have the right place to run or I’ve left my […]
Short cruises are typically pretty easy to plan and pack for. So when you find yourself booking a cruise that’s over the typical week long sailing, you may find yourself scrambling to rethink your cruising strategy. Bring The Extra Bag In a world of baggage fees, many of us try to avoid checking a second […]
[tps_header]Whether you’re preparing for your first sailing or just finding your sea legs, these 8 valuable tips will help you prepare for and truly enjoy your cruise vacation.[/tps_header] #1 Pace Yourself Cruising can be as relaxed or as fast paced as you like it, but it’s probably smart to pace yourself. You’re probably sailing for five […]
So you’ve found the right cruise. You love the itinerary, the ship, and the ports look fantastic. Now, it’s time to choose a stateroom – perhaps the most important decision for your cruise. Not all staterooms are created equal, so its worth the time to research and carefully choose the perfect stateroom. Here are my […]
[tps_header]Cruises are incredibly safe, but that doesn’t mean everything will go right all the time. Luckily, there are a few ways to ensure your cruise vacation is a safe as humanely possible. Follow these tips and you are pretty much guaranteed safe cruising for the rest of your cruising career.[/tps_header]
[tps_header]Cruise ship staterooms aren’t your typical hotel room. They can be small, tight, and a little inconvenient for anything more than sleeping. In the hope of making more out of a stateroom experience, we’ve compiled a number of “hacks” to help elevate your stateroom experience.[/tps_header]
Decide On A Destination & Date It may sound very basic, but you should make sure every traveler in your party is onboard with the destination and the date of the sailing. Also, deciding on a destination can limit your sailing dates, such as in Alaska or the Panama Canal, so ensuring both your choices for a […]
Many travelers struggle with finding a large enough space to pack all of their clothes, electronics, and other travel necessities. While this predicament could be easily solved by buying a monstrous sized suitcase, most travelers prefer not to rent a moving truck to transport their incredibly over sized suitcase to the airport. For the rest […]
#4 – Book your shore excursions with the cruise line. If you book your shore excursion through your cruise line, whether online or onboard, the cruise line will communicate and work with your excursion leaders to locate you and return you to the ship prior to departure. Earlier this year on my Eurodam cruise, my excursion booked […]
The few weeks and days before your cruise can be a hectic time. You’re trying to organize your entire cruise while also dealing with the realities of your non-cruise life. So, to help you prepare for your next cruise, I have compiled a small list of important tasks that need to be completed before you […]