Some staterooms on a cruise ship can be warm, based on complaints I've seen in various cruise forums and Facebook groups. Fortunately, I've never had a warm cruise cabin, and I like to keep it cool, but I do take a precaution each time I cruise. One of the items I pack … [Read more...] about Cooling Down Your Cruise Stateroom
Travel Documents Needed for a Cruise
One of the most frequently asked questions about cruising is what sort of travel documentation is needed to sail to other countries. The travel document requirements vary from country to country, and here I will share the information for U.S. permanent residents sailing … [Read more...] about Travel Documents Needed for a Cruise
The Collapse of the Thomas Cook Travel Agency
Thomas Cook, a British travel agency that started nearly 200 years ago, recently went out of business. According to a report in the New York Times, when Thomas Cook went out of business it left approximately 150,000 vacationers from the UK stranded on foreign soil. … [Read more...] about The Collapse of the Thomas Cook Travel Agency
I Love the View of New York City from a Cruise Ship
I've cruised out of New York City a half dozen times on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian and I always look forward to sailing out of New York and looking at the city as we head to sea. When I was looking for a fitting picture earlier I stumbled on the one above - … [Read more...] about I Love the View of New York City from a Cruise Ship
Carnival Cruise Line Shareholders Can Receive Onboard Credits
Shareholders of the Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) are eligible for up to $250 onboard credit (OBC) if they own at least 100 shares of Carnival stock. Carnival Cruise Lines includes Carnival, Aida, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, P&O, Princess, and Seabourn. The onboard … [Read more...] about Carnival Cruise Line Shareholders Can Receive Onboard Credits