Category: General Cruise Information and Advice
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Cruises that are Cat and Dog Friendly
It is not at all uncommon for people to travel with their pets. But what is far less common is finding a cruise ship which allows a canine companion aboard. In the case of cruise ships which sail under the American flag, they must comply with the American Disabilities Act and therefore must allow service animals on board. However, cruise ships sailing under a foreign flag, even when docking in the United States, don’t always comply with any or all ADA requirements. But there is one cruise ship Read more […] -
Be Prepared – Create an ‘In Case of Emergency’ List Before Your Cruise
Be prepared is a scouting motto but it is also a wise choice for travelers of all ages. Before you set out for your cruise, create an ‘in case of emergency’ list and hope that you never need to use it. The time you invest to compile the list will be minimal but it is a free insurance policy that just makes sense to have with you whenever you travel. It Can Happen To You Imagine that you are having a wonderful time on your cruise until you drop your cell phone in the pool or inadvertently drop Read more […] -
The Importance of Your Passport When on a Cruise
Most cruises travel to foreign countries which means that all passengers are required to have a passport or a passport card. American citizens can travel with a passport card via land or sea to enter Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. But all other destinations will require a passport book. And many travelers are worried that carrying their actual passport when in foreign ports is not wise. But the fact is that your actual passport should be with you when you are traveling in any foreign Read more […] -
Don’t Let Sea Sickness Ruin Your Cruise
Being sea sick is certainly not how you hope to remember your cruise. Sea sickness is another name for motion sickness and it is an issue that affects about one third of the population. But the good news for all of those people is that there are many ways to treat sea sickness and to lessen the impact that it has on your body and your ability to enjoy your cruise. Sea Sickness Medication One of the most common remedies for motion sickness is wearing a Transderm Scop patch behind the ear. These Read more […] -
Beware of Hidden Costs on Discount Cruises
Everyone enjoys find a great deal on the cost of a cruise. But beware of the unexpected costs or hidden fees that can make discount cruises outrageously expensive. You might think that your airfare and the cost of the cruise are going to be your only vacation expenses but that can be very far from the truth. What does “All Inclusive” Mean? The term “all inclusive” can have a great many different meanings depending on the cruise line or booking agent who used it. A true luxury cruise Read more […] -
A Life Changing Cruise
Most people think of a working vacation as a business trip to a tourist friendly locale with some free time for sightseeing. But consider being a part of a working cruise where your “job” is to assist scientists as they work to protect the ocean or to gain important information about marine life. This hardly sounds like work to most people who love the water, so these working cruises are becoming more popular for many travelers. Vacation with a Purpose Many of these unique cruise opportunities Read more […]
