Planning

Do you need to fly to your next cruise port? Did you know that many cruise lines offer the ability to book your airfare directly through them? 

Booking airfare directly through a cruise line can cut back on the stress of travel planning and allow you more time to focus on the fun things about your next cruise vacation! 

Dreaming of a cruise vacation but don’t have a passport or time to your current one renewed? There are a number of great cruise options to consider, which allow you to travel with other forms of identification. In other words, you do not always need a passport to go on a cruise and visit other destinations!

Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the U.S. mainland, only 51 miles from Miami. But the two warm weather destinations could not be more different. Bimini is a trio of islands, a sleepy outpost with less than 3,000 inhabitants.

Flanked by crystal clear water and reefs, the island chain is home to a whole host of marine related activities. Its quaint towns and friendly people make for an easy, relaxing day on your cruise vacation.  

Thinking about a cruise to the Mexican Riviera but don’t know where to start? We have you covered. 

The West Coast of Mexico has a range of ports of call that stretch all the way down the coast offering incredible coastal scenery and sand-kissed beaches, along with a wide range of wildlife, outdoor activities and superb cuisine, making it a popular option for cruisers. 

This guide breaks down everything you need to to prepare for your cruise vacation to the Mexican Riviera.

The last day of a cruise always seems to come so quickly. Many of us don't want to get off the ship but rather stow away for the next departure.

Good news though, with a little bit of planning, the whole process can be made a lot easier, letting you enjoy that last bit of your vacation without stress.

Avoid lines, get your accounts settled, and organize the important stuff, to make that last morning pain free.

Here are some of the best tips for a smooth end to your cruise vacation.

Caribbean cruises are among the most popular cruise itineraries, and with the weather getting colder, many of us are already dreaming about escaping to a tropical climate.

Bathing suits, shorts and tees are the mainstays of cruise packing, but there are other things you may enjoy on your cruise vacation. 

With so many great things to do: fun excursions, beach days, waterpark fun, evenings filled with fine dining, dancing and live shows. All this activity may leave you wondering what and how much to pack.

Want to save hundreds of dollars on your cruise vacation? Cruise lines offer plenty of free perks when booking, including some big ticket items like drink packages and cabin upgrades.

These popular items can definitely add to your cruise bill. It may seem like everything else is going up in price such as gas and groceries, but we have a number of ways to make your cruise vacation affordable.

Most of the major cruise lines offer some type of free perks that no doubt will help you save money.

Cruise travel bookings are seeing a major spike in demand, as cruisers are anxious to return to their favorite vacation activity.

Images of palm trees, white powdery beaches, crystal clear and warm ocean waters are why so many people choose a Caribbean cruise.

No longer just a winter break, sailings to southern destinations run all year long. You will not have a short window like if you were to plan an Alaska cruise, as they only run during the summer months.