Cruise Advice & Tips

Cruise Advice & Tips

What’s It Like to Ride the First Roller Coaster at Sea?

Find out what's it like to ride BOLT, the first rollercoaster at sea on Carnival Mardi Gras, the first Excel-class cruise ship in the fleet.

60+ Creative Homeschool Ideas About Cruises

More than 60 cruise ideas for homeschooling! Creative projects and activities to help kids learn more about cruises.

Looking Back at the Carnival Fantasy Cruise Ship

We look back at the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship, an iconic vessel for Carnival Cruise Line and the first in her class delivered in 1990.

How to Speed Up Your Cruise Refund

Is it possible to speed up your refund from a cancelled cruise vacation? Yes, if you are prepared for the refund process and use easy tricks to make the refund more efficient.

Steering Clear of a Nightmare: 15 Tips for What Not to Do on a Cruise

Whether you're preparing for your first cruise or you're a seasoned cruiser, read up on these important tips for what not to do before and during the cruise.

6 Ways Almost Anyone Can Get a Free Cruise

Want to take a free cruise? Here are five ways people just like you have done it. From contests to incentives and more.

Should You Book a Guaranteed Cruise Stateroom?

Find out if you should book a guaranteed cruise stateroom for your cruise vacation. With tips on what not to do!

Top 30 Cruise Accessories You’ll Want to Have Packed

Make sure you know what gadgets and gizmos to pack for your cruise. Here are our picks for the best cruise accessories to bring aboard.

15 Engaging Books to Read About Cruises

Here are some fun, thrilling and engaging books to read all about cruises. Good to read while at home to feed that cruise ship addiction!

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