Cruise Planning, Without the Guesswork

First-time cruisers often discover that small early decisions profoundly shape their overall experience. For instance, understanding that cruise pricing encompasses more than just the fare can prevent unexpected costs. Many feel caught off guard when they realize the total trip cost includes taxes, service charges, and optional packages. This key insight makes cruising more predictable, transforming the overall experience from confusion to clarity, setting the stage for a memorable journey.… Read more

If you have ever said, “I don’t care about the ship, I care about the trip,” you are halfway right. The itinerary matters. The ship matters, too, because it decides how your days feel once you are onboard. Quiet or buzzing. Spacious or tight. Easy to flow through, or full of little friction points that add up. This guide looks at four Norwegian Cruise Line® ship families through three lenses that tend to matter most in real life: Economics, Level of service, and Flexibility.… Read more

In case you missed it, I explained ship inspections about a week ago. I think I glossed over the deeper “why” of inspections, at least for me. I do inspections for one main reason: to be the best advisor I can be when it comes to the ships I recommend. One only gets a feel for how close or far it is to the action by being in the space. It’s part of my education… Read more