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
Cruise Hacks
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
Going on Excursions with the Cruise Ship Company
When you go on a cruise ship you will have options for excursions at the ports you visit. There are a variety available directly through the ship and there are also independent shore excursions. I used to think it wasn't worth it to book through the cruise ship because … [Read more...] about Going on Excursions with the Cruise Ship Company
Doing Laundry on a Cruise Ship
Lots of cruise ships have one or more laundry rooms on board, and they can be a great convenience, but they have their risks. I've gone to the laundry rooms on multiple cruise lines and one thing that has been consistent is that the fellow passengers can be ruthless. If … [Read more...] about Doing Laundry on a Cruise Ship