Cruise Tips

Carnival’s HUB App Surpasses Ten Million Downloads

Nov 9, 2022 shared from cruiseindustrynews.com Carnival Cruise Line’s HUB App has reached a landmark ten million total downloads, the company announced in a press release. Over the course of 2022, Carnival’s product...

Health Expert Says Cruise Ships Could Be Safer Travel Destination Than a Major City

DONALD WOOD  JULY 07, 2020 PHOTO: Couples on a cruise ship. (photo viaSteve Mason / Photodisc) A health official working as part of a joint safety task force between Royal Caribbean and Norwegian...

Carnival passenger critically injured after falling onto lower cruise ship deck

David Oliver, USA TODAYPublished 10:06 a.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019 | Updated 1:36 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019 A 23-year-old man aboard the Carnival Valor cruise ship this week fell off a railing where he was sitting onto a lower deck, sustaining serious injuries. 

What to Pack for an Alaskan Cruise, According to People Who Take Lots of Them

By Ashlea Halpern Photo: Jan Greune / LOOK-foto/Getty Images/LOOK Packing is hard. Especially when the destination might involve giant mosquitoes or Instagram-worthy hiking trails. What do frequent travelers to these spots — the ones who best...

Technology, planning help travelers stay safe, healthy

Angie Giroux  July 29, 2019  Smart Brief Getty Images Nothing is more important than safety when traveling in unfamiliar surroundings. Knowing where to stay, the contents of food and...

Don’t Make These Top 5 Passport Mistakes

By: Jordan Lawson  Travel Channel You’ve booked the perfect international vacation. Maybe you’re heading to a tropical beach locale where the cool blue water pairs perfectly with your umbrella drink. Or you want to dive into history with...

Managing Expenses On A Cruise

Managing expenses on a cruise BY KAT HNATYSHYN I March 10, 2018 12:01 AM Recently, I’ve heard more and more people choosing a cruise line for travel. While I...

The Ultimate Guide to Tipping While Traveling

The Ultimate Guide to Tipping While Traveling by Rich Thomaselli Photo: Shutterstock.com It’s always one of the more interesting conundrums of traveling, either domestically or abroad – whom do you tip, when, and how much? Here are some guidelines...

How to Choose the Best Cabin on a Cruise Ship

by Linda Garrison of cruises.about.com Planning a cruise vacation involves many decisions. One of the most difficult is how to choose the best cabin type and location for your budget and lifestyle interests. When looking at cruise ship layouts and decks either online or in brochures, those planning a...

Pack Only the Toiletries You Need

Practicing good hygiene is always a good idea, but bringing every toiletry you own on a trip is impractical. While you should feel confident the cruise you're on will have at least the basics aboard, it's always nice to have toiletries you normally use. Keep...