There’s nothing quite like a poolside drink on a cruise - you're on vacation after all! For many people, cruising and boozing are nearly synonymous. However, purchasing alcohol onboard a cruise ship can add up quickly.

Whether you choose to buy drinks individually or splurge on a drink package, alcohol onboard a cruise can bust your budget. Drink packages can cost as much as $1,000 for two people on a 4-night sailing. Sometimes, the drink package can cost even more than the cruise itself if you snag a cheap cruise fare.

These days, it seems like there's the perfect themed cruise for every traveler. Do you love Broadway and want to sail amongst Tony Award winners? Perhaps you are interested in Comic Con and want to cosplay at sea. 

While on most cruises, clothing is required, there are some sailings that encourage passengers to be comfortable in their own skin and show off their birthday suit. 

Have you ever wanted to take a clothing-optional cruise? If so, you might want to consider a nude cruise!

We share lots of cruise updates and advice here, and this is a weekly roundup of everything you may have missed from this week.

Are you looking to plan your next cruise vacation but having some trouble picking between Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line? Maybe you are not sure exactly which major cruise line would be right for you are your travel party, or perhaps you are just interested in the differences between these two great cruise lines! 

Between the rich culture and history, European cruises provide the ultimate convenience for visiting multiple countries on a vacation without having to unpack and repack your suitcase.

After 30 cruises, I can confidently say that European cruises are my favorite. I love having a comfortable home base to return to each evening, all while getting to experience new cultures and countries every single day. 

Before you book your cruise, you need to make sure that you are getting some sort of perk thrown in for free, such as drinks, gratuities, or onboard credit. These benefits can save you hundreds of dollars on your upcoming cruise and can help make your vacation more affordable!

Cruise booking perks are meant to incentivize travelers to book a cruise over a land-based vacation, as well as with one specific line over another, like Carnival instead of Royal Caribbean. 

Despite having a relatively small fleet size at just five ships, Disney Cruise Line is one of the biggest names in the cruise industry. It is no surprise that they're known for delivering a premium vacation experience to families. 

Sometimes a fun activity is getting lost on your cruise ship to explore. This can include taking on various decks and admiring the thoughtfully decorated cabin doors with stickers, whiteboards, and other personalized decorations. 

As you continue your stroll through the cruise ship hallways, you may notice a constant, a popular sticker that seems quite tropical and typical: an upside-down pineapple. 

Upon first sight, the sticker looks normal, but the message and meaning that comes with it is nowhere near as innocent as it seems.

Tropical Storm Idalia is already forcing major cruise lines to adjust their plans, in some cases changing the entire itinerary.

Idalia is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, and is expected to take a path through the Gulf of Mexico up to the west coast of Florida. As of Monday morning, Idalia had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.

Experts are calling for the storm to reach category three status.