Smart planning tips to help you cruise better, save money, and avoid common mistakes.
Feeling sick on a cruise can derail your entire vacation fast. A small pharmacy pouch stocked with the right essentials can save you time, money, and stress — and help you get back to enjoying your trip instead of searching (or overpaying) for meds at sea.
Pharmacy Pouch for Cruisers: Have What You Need! Read More »
You’re not alone. Cruise drink packages can be one of the most surprising—and expensive—add-ons when planning your vacation. If you’ve looked at the cost and felt your jaw drop, you’re definitely in the right place.
Alternatives to Purchasing the Cruise Drink Package and How to Save Money. Read More »
Let’s just say: if every port day started with wine and ended with a view of an active volcano, I may never come home.
On our first day docked in Naples, Italy, we booked what turned out to be the perfect cruise excursion: a Wine Tasting Mount Vesuvius experience through Viator, hosted by City Vision Tours.
A Beautiful Cruise Port Day in Naples: Wine Tasting at Mount Vesuvius Read More »
So you’ve booked your cruise (yay!), and now you’re eyeing that countdown app as if it’s your full-time job. But as embarkation day creeps closer, you might be wondering: What actually happens when I get to the port? Understanding Cruise Embarkation Day: What to Expect + Tips for a Smooth Start.
Understanding Cruise Embarkation Day: What to Expect + Tips for a Smooth Start Read More »
I admit that over the last 20+ years of cruising, my general packing list hasn’t changed much. However, I add and subtract a few things each year, fine-tuning my list as my needs change. In this post, I’ll share 15 Amazon cruise essentials I’m loving in 2025 (and beyond). All of these items have been personally tested on more than one cruise.
15 Game-Changing Cruise Essentials from Amazon You’ll Want in 2025 Read More »
