You found a cruise fare that sounds almost unbelievable-- $200 per person for a 4 night cruise?! That’s about $50 per person, per night for lodging, transportation between ports, entertainment, and select food and beverages! 

From picking the right ship, researching each port of call, and making travel arrangements, there's so much to consider when it comes to planning a cruise.

Whether you're a first time cruiser or about to embark on your 10th sailing, there are some cruise tips and hacks to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation. 

Below, we've compiled the 13 best tips that the most seasoned cruisers swear by. 

Are there Black Friday deals on cruises? You bet there are, and we've got them for you -- all in one place.

Like most retailers in 2022, the cruise lines have chosen to open up their sales before Friday, giving you even more time to take advantage of Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains that include deep discounts, onboard credit and free add-ons. Check out our list of deals to see if your favorite line is offering Black Friday cruise sales.

Celebrity Beyond is the newest and most innovative ship in Celebrity’s fleet. With its dazzling aesthetics, open-spaced decks and dozens of delectable dining choices, its hard not to love everything Celebrity Beyond has to offer.

Celebrity Beyond is the third ship in the award-winning Edge-class of cruise ships, which are bigger and better than anything Celebrity has ever built.

Celebrity Cruises announced yesterday, November 10th 2022, its most ambitious cruise season yet, scheduled to make its debut for the 2024 to 2025 season, as the cruise line will conduct nearly 500 cruise sailings.

“For our 2024/2025 season, we wanted to take our offerings to new heights - all in celebration of our fourth Edge Series ship, Celebrity Ascent, sailing its inaugural season in 2024,” states the President and Chief Executive Officer of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has become one of the most notable names in the cruise line industry, being the third largest cruise line in the world. This cruise line company continues to progress towards record breaking vessels, and provide the best possible vacation experience to guests onboard.

One of the best aspects of cruising is that they are, for the most part, a budget friendly vacation. 

The base fare of any cruise line you choose will include lodging, select food and beverages, transportation between ports, and entertainment. You could essentially pay just the base fare and still have a wonderful vacation. 

I was lucky enough to spend 48 hours onboard Celebrity Cruises’ newest cruise ship, Celebrity Beyond - and I already can’t want to go back.

As a longtime Royal Caribbean cruiser, this was my first experience on sister-brand Celebrity Cruises.

I’ve been under the impression that Celebrity's brand emphasizes a more sophisticated, adult-centered experience for cruisers with a particular emphasis on sailing to far-flung destinations.

Celebrity Beyond is the newest ship from Celebrity Cruises - and it's like nothing the cruise industry has seen before.

From the incredible innovation to the intricate and thoughtful design around every corner, Celebrity Beyond takes cruising to a whole new level. 

We were lucky enough to be invited for a 2-night sailing onboard Celebrity Beyond for its naming and christening ceremony. This is a longstanding maritime tradition that involves smashing a bottle of champagne against a ship's hull to symbolize the ship's ceremonial debut.