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It’s free! But not what I expected…. My friend and I had been traveling through Britain in a heatwave before we boarded the Cunard Queen Mary 2 for a transatlantic back to the US. Because we wanted to pack light, we had planned to do laundry on the ship once we boarded. (And believe me,…
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Read on to find out more about how a travel agent can help you make the most of your casino comp cruises I started booking casino comps for clients about three years ago. Because I use these programs myself, it’s much easier for me to navigate what can be some pretty complicated systems for booking…
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Instant Reward certificates? Next Cruise deposits? Let’s break down what all these terms mean — and how they can help you pay less for cruises If you’ve played enough in the casino to earn an instant reward certificate, you’re halfway to your next cruise—if you use it correctly and on time. Pairing that with a $200 Next…
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If you’re gambling on your Royal Caribbean cruise for the first time, here are a few things you should know At first glance, Royal Caribbean’s casino program can seem really complicated. But once you understand how it works, you can make smarter choices and get more value out of your play. How Casino Points Work…
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A fun way to spend your port stop in Cozumel! Look, I’ve done a lot of shore excursions in my cruising career. Some of them are better than others, no doubt. Hopefully it means something to you when I say that this is one of the better ones I’ve done in my many years. This…
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This ship’s excursion is a must-do for craft beer fans! I’ve been a fan of craft beer since the late 1990s, so I was intrigued to learn that there was a craft brewery in Roatan. I’m not particularly familiar with the island, though, and the brewery is a significant way outside of the port area.…
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A nice (if a bit pricey) way to spend a day at the beach My go-to shore excursion recommendation in Costa Maya will always be Maya Chan Beach. You can read more about it on my blog here, and you can click here to make reservations, because trust me – if your cruise stops in…
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What you should know, and what you should (try to) do Even though I’ve never lived in Florida, I’ve driven to my fair share of cruises. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tips for making your car trip to the port as easy as possible. When you drive to a port, it’s tempting to…
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This specialty dinner on Utopia of the Seas is pricey, but worth it (once) Utopia of the Seas was the first of Royal Caribbean’s ships to feature the Royal Railway, a sort of speciality-dining-meets-immersive-entertainment experience. I’d been on Utopia a few times, but I hadn’t convinced anyone to check out this rather pricey specialty option…
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