We share lots of cruise updates and advice here, and this is a weekly roundup of everything you may have missed from this week.
If you are busy but want to keep up with all the helpful cruise advice we share, this is an easy-to-digest look at the recent articles and updates we've shared
1. There are benefits and drawbacks to booking an interior room
When it is finally time for you to book your cruise vacation, one of the most important choices you will have to make is which cabin is right for you.
With all of the different types of cabins available to choose from, it can make the process of selecting one overwhelming. If you are looking to stretch your cruise budget further, you may be interested in booking an interior room. These no-frill cabins do not offer natural light, and are often the smallest onboard. However, they are equipped with all of the basic amenities you would find in other standard cabins!
Oftentimes interior cabins are priced the lowest, so you may be questioning if they are a bad choice? Read on to find out!
Read more: Are interior cruise rooms bad?
2. What to expect with self-service laundry on your cruise
Once your cruise vacation is booked, it is time to start thinking about what you are going to pack!
If you are used to traveling on land-based vacations, you might not think twice about throwing a steamer into your bag, or expecting an iron in your room. However, cruises are different when it comes to these household items. Both steamers and irons are on many cruise line's lists of prohibited items due to the fire hazard that they pose.
So, if you are worried about wrinkled clothing, what options are you left with? We break down why these items aren’t allowed, and what options you will have available to you once onboard.
Read more: Do Cruise Ships Have Irons and Ironing Boards?
3. Comparing Norwegian's oldest and newest interior cabins
When it comes to interior cabins on cruise ships, there typically isn’t a lot of variety in what you can expect.
While all cabins onboard will offer cruisers everything they need for a comfortable vacation, over the years the same category staterooms have evolved to become both more function and stylish. Cruise.Blog writer Hayley recently sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Viva and one of their oldest ships, Norwegian Sun. On both cruises she opted to stay in an interior room, and was interested to see how far interior rooms have come in the last two decades within the same fleet.
Here’s how one of the oldest and cheapest inside cabins on Norwegian's fleet compares to the newest inside cabin on Norwegian Viva.
Read more: Comparing Norwegian's oldest and newest interior cabins
4. Here are the best Wave Season cruise deals of 2024
If you are considering booking a cruise vacation for 2024, it is not too late!
Whether you are interested in a dream European cruise, or a quick getaway to the Bahamas, this is the best time of year to book a cruise. Wave season, which is happening now, is when the cruise industry tends to run their biggest sales and promotions of the year. These deals tend to include promotions such as additional onboard credit, free upgrades, discounted excursions, prepaid gratuities, etc.
Here's a rundown of the best wave season deals for 2024.
Read more: Here are the best Wave Season cruise deals of 2024
5. How people sailing for 9-months on a world cruise are decorating their cabins
Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise has officially set sail, and thanks to social media we are getting an inside look into what this one-of-a-kind voyage is like.
Guests onboard this cruise are sailing on Serenade of the Seas, and will sail to more than 150 destinations in 65 countries, including 11 Great Wonders of the World. This sailing is over 270 days, which allows these cruisers to really settle into life on the ship, and create their own home away from home.
Here's how some people are choosing to decorate and organize their home away from home during Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise.
Read more: How people sailing for 9-months on a world cruise are decorating their cabins
6. How to track a cruise ship
Have you ever seen a cruise ship out in the distance and wondered which ship it is?
We have too! Sometimes the ships are close enough that you can make out distinguishing features, such as Carnival Cruise Line’s “whale tail” or Disney Cruise Line’s signature stacks. Other times, they are just too far away, but curiosity still gets the best of us. Sometimes, we’ll even find ourselves at home wondering how busy our favorite port is.
If you have ever been curious to track where a cruise ship is, or identify one that you’re seeing, here is a breakdown of the free cruise-tracking websites that you can use!
Read more: How to track a cruise ship
Nicole Feist
Nicole first fell in love with cruising as a teenager on a family vacation. Since then she's gone on to become a frequent cruiser, and even marrying her husband on a sailing. Living on the Gulf Coast of Florida, you'll find her cruising on the weekends whenever she can.
