Best New Cruise Ships
A highly selective preview of upcoming cruise ship launches.
Carnival Magic
The Vibe: Fun and family-focused—like its sister ship, the Carnival Dream—Magic has kid-friendly cabin styles (one that sleeps five and has two bathrooms); an outsize water park; plus a...
BOOKING A CRUISE-CHOOSING YOUR TRAVEL AGENT-CHOOSING YOUR CRUISE-CHOOSING A CRUISE LINE-CHOOSING YOUR CABIN CATAGORY-CHOOSING YOUR CABIN LOCATION
CHOOSING YOUR TRAVEL AGENT.
There are a lot of decisions to be made in the process of booking a cruise. The very first, and likely one of the most...
CRUISING WITH CHILDREN: ADVICE AND PACKING LIST:
GENERAL ADVICE FOR CRUISING WITH CHILDREN
FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED:
I've said this before and I'll repeat it here: knowing what to expect, and what not to, can make the difference between having a wonderful vacation, versus a...
THE EVERYTHING-BUT-THE-KITCHEN-SINK PACKING LIST
The most often asked question on any cruise message board has to be this: What should I pack? Well, here's your answer. If it's not on this list, you don't need it. One note here before you start reading this...
PACKING FOR YOUR CRUISE-LUGGAGE LIMITS-WHAT TO WEAR-PACKING HINTS
LUGGAGE LIMITS
Start by checking with your airline before packing, to determine the current limitations on bag number size and weight. Most airlines are now restricting passengers to only one checked bag, measuring no more than 62...
CRUISING ADVICE: Part two.MONEY AND TIPPING-THE FINAL BILL-DEBARKATION-AFTER THE CRUISE
MONEY AND TIPPING
All ships use similar versions of a cashless system, where you are issued a shipboard account accessed by a "Sign and Sail card". At embarkation they will...
CRUISING – Part One.-EMBARKATION DAY-LIFE ONBOARD-SEASICKNESS SOLUTIONS-GOING ASHORE
EMBARKATION DAY
What should you expect, on Embarkation day? …… Well first off, expect a line; a long line. If you have booked one of the new, larger ships there will likely be anywhere from three to five...
PRECRUISE.-TRAVEL INSURANCE-BOOKING YOUR FLIGHTS-TIPS FOR FLYING-BEFORE YOU GO
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Once you’ve chosen and booked your cruise the very next thing you need to do is to buy the travel insurance. While most cruise deposits are fully refundable prior to the penalty phase, you never...
MSC Aurea Spas One of the First to Offer Tian Di Bamboo Massage
The Tian Di Bamboo massage is a new and unique style of bodywork that incorporates many aspects of traditional Chinese medicine. This lavish full body treatment incorporates healing techniques of the Pacific Rim and Tibet and is...
Celebrity Expanding "Solsticizing" on Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Cruises coined the word “Solsticized” earlier this year, and brought its meaning to life for guests who set sail on Celebrity Constellation following an ambitious 15-day revitalization in April. During that time, Celebrity...