I booked an 8-day cruise with my girlfriend aboard the Carnival Freedom to sail out of Galveston on March 14, 2020, but it was canceled less than 24 hours to go. The news was getting more worrisome leading up to the cruise, but I was optimistic since I was called the day … [Read more...] about Our Cruise Was Canceled So We Went on a Fake One
Carnival Offers an Incentive to Cruise in the Wake of Coronavirus / COVID-19
I am heading out on a cruise on March 14 on the Carnival Freedom from Galveston, TX, and I don't have concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19). However, many folks are worked into a frenzy with the media reporting on coronavirus (COVID-19). Just a few days ago the Fox TV … [Read more...] about Carnival Offers an Incentive to Cruise in the Wake of Coronavirus / COVID-19
WiFi on a Cruise Ship
I've run my own businesses for over twenty years and most cruises I've been on I have had to do some work, so the Internet was important. WiFi isn't great now, but it's fantastic compared to how it used to be. Back in 2003, I was on the Carnival Victory from New York City … [Read more...] about WiFi on a Cruise Ship
Cooling Down Your Cruise Stateroom
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