General Cruising

Most people never feel seasick on a modern cruise ship. These ships are so large and so well stabilized that the motion is usually gentle and very manageable. But if you are prone to motion sickness or simply want to be prepared, there are several good options to help prevent …

Cruise ships take fire safety very seriously, so you cannot bring your own iron or steamer on board. These items are classified as heat-producing appliances and will either be confiscated or held until the end of the cruise if they are found in luggage. This can surprise first-time cruisers, especially …

Many adults wonder whether they can order from the kids menu on a cruise, especially if they are picky eaters, have small appetites, or simply prefer simpler dishes. The good news is yes. Adults can absolutely order from the kids menu in the main dining rooms on most cruise lines, …

If you have ever stood at your muster station on embarkation day wondering whether you would truly walk all the way there during an emergency, you are not alone. Many new cruisers imagine a dramatic scene where the ship is tilting and alarms are blaring while passengers attempt to reach …

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 …