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Cruise gratuity calculator and tip amounts

Gratuity Calculator & Tipping Amounts for Major Cruise Lines in 2024

Want to know what you'll pay for gratuities on your cruise? It's definitely smart to budget ahead of time as the cost of these...
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15+ Seattle Hotels with Free (or Discounted) Cruise Parking

When it comes to cruise parking, Seattle has among the most expensive options of any city you'll find. It's even more expensive to park...
Speed test for internet on a cruise

Everything to Know About Internet on a Cruise (Speed, Cost, &...

It wasn't that long ago that having internet access at sea was a nice perk, but hardly a necessity. Today, most people must have...

What Happens When a Port of Call is Cancelled

After two days at sea, you are almost at your first port of call. You already have the entire port day planned, can't wait...

Royal Caribbean Suspends Calls on Labadee

In a story we've been following for days, growing unrest in Haiti has led Royal Caribbean to take action. President and CEO of the...
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12+ Easy Seattle Hotels With Shuttles to the Cruise Ports

Seattle hotels with cruise port shuttles make getting to your ship much simpler on cruise day. Instead of worrying about taxis or arranging transportation,...
Royal Caribbean gratuities

Royal Caribbean Gratuities (Tips): Full Guide to Cost & How They...

Royal Caribbean gratuities can be a surprise to some who've never sailed the cruise line before. Without realizing it, the extra charge can add...
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What Costs Extra on a Cruise

Think taking a cruise means that it's all inclusive? Think again. Anyone that's sailed before can tell you that what you pay for cruise...

12 Seattle Cruise Hotels In Easy Walking Distance of the Port

Having sailed from Seattle to Alaska, we can tell you personally that it is a wonderful city to visit before or after your cruise....
Scarlet Lady docked in The Bahamas

Virgin Voyages Offering MONTH-Long Europe Cruises for Just $5K Per Person

Don't have summer plans yet? A new offer from Virgin Voyages may change that quickly. In what the cruise line is dubbing its "Scarlet Summer...