Welcome To Cruise Trail
If you are looking for help, ideas, and tips on planning and booking a fantastic cruise vacation, CruiseTrail is for you.
With over two decades of expertise in the ever-evolving cruise and travel industry, we’re excited to share our knowledge with you. We offer sound advice, thoughtful insights, great tips, and cruise and travel inspiration to readers, families, and travelers like you.
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Our mission is to inspire you to discover the perfect cruise that ticks all the boxes on your vacation wishlist!
Our most popular articles
Visit Venice, Florence, and Rome before your Mediterranean cruise
Planning a cruise from Rome? Turn your vacation into a dream Italian adventure by exploring…
How to visit Santorini without booking a shore excursion
Santorini is one of the most popular destinations for cruise ships in the Mediterranean, and…
How to get to Sorrento from Naples or Rome
Nestled in the Campania region of southern Italy, Sorrento is a perfect base for exploring…
Beyond the Grand Canal – navigating the new Venice visitor fee
In the heart of the City of Canals, Venice is struggling with the consequences of…
A perfect 4-day pre-cruise trip to the Prosecco region of Italy
The Prosecco region, famed for its sparkling wine, lies in northeastern Italy, between the towns…
Visit Eze – an excursion from Villefranche (Nice)
Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Maritime Alps, Èze is a stunning medieval village…
Articles by category
Cruise Inspiration
Can’t wait to travel again and are ready to start looking at your next dream vacation? We hope to inspire you with destination tips and awesome travel experiences. Let’s get started!
Cruise Travel Articles
Take a look at our insider articles written by cruise travel industry professionals. From cruises, flights and combination trips to what to look out for and how to avoid common mistakes.
Planning Your Cruise
Great planning will make your trip unforgettable. Learn the how’s and why’s of choosing cruise itineraries, flight tickets, cruise ships excursions and combination trips.
Travel Essentials For Your Cruise
Our tried and tested recommendations on what to take with you on your cruise and tips on how to make your packing choices a little bit easier.