What to look out for before you pay a cruise deposit

What to look out for before you pay a cruise deposit

Booking a cruise is an exciting experience, but before you pay a deposit, reviewing the fine print of your cruise contract is crucial. Cruise contracts can be lengthy and complex, yet understanding the key details will help ensure a smooth and stress-free booking process. Here are the essential factors to … Read article

How to get the most from a visit to Santorini, Greece without booking shore excursions.

How to visit Santorini without booking a shore excursion

Santorini is one of the most popular destinations for cruise ships in the Mediterranean, and it’s not hard to see why. With its white-washed buildings, blue-domed churches, stunning sunset views of the Aegean Sea, and charming villages like Fira and Oia, Santorini is a true gem of the Greek islands. … Read article

Enjoying excursions from La Spezia cruise port

The best excursions from La Spezia cruise port

La Spezia is a port town, naval harbor, and ship-building center, and if you don’t want to go too far from your cruise ship, the charming main street, Via del Prione, is within walking distance of the cruise terminal. Sit in the sun at one of the many cafes or … Read article

View over the Barcelona Cruise Port with hotels nearby

Recommended hotels near Barcelona cruise port

We are confident you will love Barcelona, especially if this is your first visit. If you are a returning guest, there will always be something new to discover or places you want to revisit. As a cruise traveler, you may be looking for recommended hotels near Barcelona cruise port but … Read article

Be among the first to sail Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas

Sail Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

There is nothing quite like being on board a new cruise ship. Sail on Icon of the Seas from the port of Miami to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. And if you haven’t booked yet, it’s time now. While cabins are selling fast for next year, 2026 is … Read article

6 things you need to know about Celebrity cruises

6 things you need to know about Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises has long been one of our go-to mainstream cruise lines when looking for our next cruise vacation. While we also have been lucky enough to cruise with Royal Caribbean, MSC, NCL, Azamara, Princess Cruises, and Oceania Cruises, Celebrity has become the standard to compare other cruises. We love … Read article

World cruise, a journey of a lifetime on the ocean

The 5 pillars of a great cruise vacation

What we consider luxury, ultra-luxury, or an elevated cruise experience is very different from customer to customer. Most important is that the expectation of your cruise matches your real-life experience both onboard and onshore. However, we believe some areas can make or break a great cruise vacation. We call them … Read article

The beautiful Amalfi Coastline is a must-do excursion from Naples, Italy

The best excursions ever from cruise port Naples

Jaw-droppingly beautiful, the area south of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, La Dolce Vita, a slice of paradise, and a destination worthy of a thousand more cliches, is worthy of a trip to Italy. And soon. The best shore excursions to the Amalfi Coast happen when your cruise ship drops anchor … Read article

High speed train at the train station in Milano

How to search, plan and book train travel in Italy

In a country with abundant historical and cultural attractions and picturesque landscapes, booking a Mediterranean cruise from or to an Italian port is an excellent opportunity to extend your vacation and explore other bucket list destinations in Italy. A cruise combined with train travel is the best way to see … Read article