Category: General Cruise Information and Advice
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Save A Day of Your Vacation – Depart From New York
If you are a resident of the east coast, then when booking a cruise, you are likely to be looking at ships which sail out of the Port of Miami or possibly another port in Florida. But boarding your ship in Florida means that you need to spend almost a day of precious vacation time traveling to and from the port. What many travelers don’t know is that they can recover that lost day of vacation time, or a great deal of it, by booking a cruise which departs from one of two ports in the New York Read more […] -
Cruise Tips for Caregivers Traveling With a Loved One
As a caregiver, you are focused on making sure that your loved one is safe, comfortable and enjoying his or her travel as much as possible. But if you have never booked a cruise before, then you might not be aware of some of the information which could make the cruise much less stressful and also much more enjoyable for both you and your loved one. Following a few simple tips from other travelers who are also caregivers will help to make your first cruise a fabulous experience for both you and Read more […] -
Meet Virgin Voyages First Cruise Ship – The Scarlet Lady
The first cruise ship in the Virgin Voyages Line has just been formally introduced to the public as The Scarlet Lady. She was just been placed in the water at the Fincantieri dock in Genoa and is scheduled to be underway in the Caribbean in 2020. This is the first of three cruise ships which are fulfilling a long time dream of the well-known Sir Richard Branson. The Scarlet Lady’s Pedigree This ultra-modern and luxurious cruise ship will be capable of welcoming 2700 sailors, which Read more […] -
Cruise Ship Food and Drink Tips for First Time Cruisers
The cruise industry does a pretty good job of getting all travelers excited about the wide assortment of food and drinks offered during a cruise. The photos of the mile-long buffet and the immaculate accommodations in the formal dining room are enough to make even the most particular foodies excited about the cuisine. But there are a few little-known tidbits of information about the meal and drink options on a cruise ship that only the most experienced cruisers know and benefit from. Unlimited Read more […] -
What to Know When Taking Your Camera on a Cruise Ship
If you are an avid photographer and never take a trip without your DSLR camera, then you have a good idea of what you will need and the space required to safely pack your equipment. But for those travelers who are just interested in getting a few great shots of the ship and capturing a few moments in each port, a point and shoot camera or a quality smartphone is your best choice. But either way, there are a few tips that every photographer should keep in mind when on a cruise ship. Water is Everywhere! Passengers Read more […] -
Two Important Tips to Know Before Your First Cruise
Most travelers are aware that the space in a cruise ship cabin is very limited. And with that in mind, most new cruisers work diligently to pack selectively in an effort to conserve space. In many cases trying to save space results in missing a few items which can have a big impact on the success or failure of your first cruise experience. Two of these critical items are a high-quality dry bag and an assortment of Ziploc-like plastic bags. The Dry Bag As you might have guessed, there are many Read more […]
