Essential cruise questions
With so many ships, cruises, itineraries and fares on the market, it pays to find out as much as possible about cruising before you book. Here are some questions to ask your agent.
The good guide to gratuities – everything you need to know
Once upon a time, it was about rewarding special service. Look up “gratuity” in the dictionary, and you’ll find it defined as a money ...
Dare to compare: 4 of the best cruise bundles
We’re the first to admit, cruise pricing can be confusing. There’s the base rate that will include your cabin, most meals and some activities. ...
Five ways to save on a cruise
So you are going on a cruise. You have paid your airfare, and the cost of your holiday looks pretty cheap. According to Cruise ...
Five things to know about ocean cruising
Sailing the wide blue oceans on mega liners or visiting romantic ports on a cruise holiday is amazing. But its always important for first ...
20 things you didn’t know about cruising
Reading Cruise Passenger should give you a great appetite for cruising. If not, perhaps those fun facts and myth-busters will change your mind, and ...
Inside a shipboard wedding
Kylie Brooks married Rob Swan on P&O’s Pacific Pearl on January 24, 2014. She tells Cruise Passenger about the biggest day of their lives… ...
Join the club
Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could be rewarded for doing something you love? Thankfully, that notion isn’t so far-fetched. Cruise lines are introducing ...
Top 10 tips for solo cruisers
The number of solo cruisers is increasing and many cruise lines offer great deals for singles. Cruise Passenger has found some hot tips to ...
Top 10 tips to save on cruises
Looking to save some money on your next cruise? Well Cruise Passenger has the top 10 tips on the best ways to save money ...
Gratuity debate – what do you think?
The announcement of the first increase in gratuities aboard cruise ships in a while has reopened the running debate about the way such payments ...
10 ways to reduce your data roaming bill
You may be on holidays but you still need to keep in contact with family and friends. Whether it’s to let them know you’re ...
Seasick? Sensitive? We’ve got a cabin for you
Booking a cabin is like purchasing a home. It’s crucial to find a room that meets your size, price and location requirements. Most cruisers ...
5 reasons why you need insurance on your next cruise
Even if it’s only a two-day cruise, what could go wrong? You’d be surprised. A small accident, which requires a visit to the on ...
What is the correct cruise balcony etiquette?
Matters of etiquette have arisen before in this blog, as well as the subject of balcony staterooms being worth the cash. When it comes to the latter, in my book they are worth forking out for particularly if you are cruising in a hot climate, a scenic area.....
Dressed to kill
Among the practical considerations facing cruise passengers, the question of what to wear can be a significant point of contention.
