Learn how a 4-day cruise can be long enough for the ideal short cruise getaway

Is a 4-day cruise long enough for a short cruise getaway?

Speak to any avid cruiser and you may be surprised to learn that they cruise at least four times a year. If your time and budget allow, this is a great way to see new places. But not all cruises are created equal. And to squeeze in more sailings and … Read article

Reasons not to buy internet packages on a cruise holiday

3 reasons not to buy internet packages on a cruise

Internet access on cruise ships is not perfect, but it’s getting there. From SpaceX partnerships with Royal Caribbean to Quantum class satellites, internet access on the ocean is stretching the boundaries, if indeed there are any. And while high-speed connections may still be a little sketchy in the far-flung regions … Read article

Find out if a b2b cruise could be your next cruise vacation

Is a back-to-back cruise for you?

A back-to-back cruise is when you book two consecutive cruises with the same cruise line. The first one ends on the same day as the next one begins. The advantage of booking a back-to-back cruise is that you experience two different cruise routes while on board the same cruise ship. … Read article

How to choose the best and most suitable luggage for your cruise

How to pick the best luggage for cruise travel

The best luggage for cruise travel is reliable, practical, and highly functional. And after many years of traveling and the inevitable mishaps along the way, you learn to appreciate how much good quality and smart choices can change your vacation experience. Luggage of poor quality may result in zips breaking, … Read article

Cruise hacks to save money and cruise more than once a year

Cruise more than once a year (15 cruise hacks)

Have you ever wanted to be able to cruise often and more affordably? How do some people manage three or four cruises every year? We have 15 cruise hacks so you too can get the best cruise fares to enable you to cruise cheaper and more often. And make your … Read article

Civitavecchia Cruise Port

How to spend one day in Civitavecchia Cruise Port

Overlooked by many travelers, Civitavecchia Cruise Port is more than just a cruise port or a gateway to Rome. With an intriguing history, the friendly locals are eager to welcome you to their town before you embark on your cruise. And they hope you stay the night, too, rather than … Read article

Top 3 shore excursions from Civitavecchia

Top 3 shore excursions from Civitavecchia cruise port

Civitavecchia cruise port, in the Italian region of Lazio, is your gateway to the Eternal City. Located 90 minutes from the center of Rome, shore excursions from Civitavecchia that include a tour guide and transportation are a popular way to make the most of your time in port. If you … Read article

Our pick of top shore excursions from Genoa, Italy

Top 3 shore excursions from Genoa, Italy

As Italy’s second busiest cruise port, Genoa (Italien: Genova) is ideally located on the Italian Riviera. It offers easy access to beautiful destinations and a great choice of shore excursions to get you there. This northwestern corner of Italy is a port of call to many cruise ships with itineraries … Read article

San Gimignano - top shore excursion from Port of Livorno, Italy

Top 5 shore excursions from port of Livorno, Italy

A cruise stop at the port of Livorno is your opportunity to explore the heartlands of Tuscany and one of the prettiest regions of the Italian Riviera. If you have chosen a Mediterranean cruise itinerary that includes Florence or Pisa, you will most likely dock at the port of Livorno, … Read article

Sarah knows when to book a cruise line air package or cruise and flight separately.

Cruise line air packages – should you book flights with your cruise?

A cruise holiday offers excellent value as an all-inclusive vacation. Your accommodation, meals, and entertainment are all included, with options to add shore excursions, drinks, and internet packages. But what about getting to your embarkation port? Should you book flights through your cruise line or arrange them independently? Let’s break … Read article

What to do when you have on day in Ravenna before your cruise

How to spend one day in Ravenna, Italy

With many ships moving from Venice ports to Port Corsini in Ravenna, you can spend one day or more in Ravenna before or after your cruise. It was the Roman emperor Honorius who once claimed Ravenna as the capital of the western Roman empire. This small city boasts the famous … Read article