Category: General Cruising

If you spend any time in cruise forums, it might seem like stomach bugs happen constantly at sea. The reality is very different: the vast majority of norovirus outbreaks happen on land, not on cruise ships. Cruises just get more attention because passengers live close together, the virus spreads …

If you’ve cruised more than once, you’ve probably noticed the same pattern: the ship pulls into Nassau… and half the passengers never even touch the gangway. It’s not that Nassau is bad but it’s more that most cruisers feel like they’ve been there, done that, and the experience doesn’t …

If you are driving to Port Everglades for a Disney Cruise, the right arrival time depends on how busy the port is that day and how much you value a smooth, stress free boarding experience. Unlike some cruise ports where parking is offsite or requires a shuttle, Port Everglades is …

The short answer is not really, at least not in the way most people expect. Cruise lines do participate in Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the “deals” are usually on add-on packages like Wi-Fi, drink packages, specialty dining, spa treatments, and excursions. The cruise fare itself is rarely discounted …