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Entertainment, dining options, taking the kids, choosing a cabins, safety and on-board activities. Advice and information to help you get the most out of your cruise.


Cruise Ship Art Auction Controversy
Art auctions on cruise ships have become controversial for a number of reasons - caveat emptor, buying art is risky and expensive.   Go>
7-18-08
 
Your Cruise Has Been Refused!
People with cruise tickets are sometimes denied boarding at the last moment, losing not only their vacation time, but their cruise fare as well.   Go>
6-27-08
 
Staying Sun-Savvy on Your Cruise
The newest trend in solar safety for tropical trips is sun-protective clothing.
5-4-07


Disembarkation - the Party's Over
There are fewer aspects of cruising less enticing than disembarkation morning.
How to make the best of it


Connected at Sea for 2007
"Out to Sea" no longer means "out of touch." With cellphones, Wi-fi Laptops and Web Cafes, a lot has changed in cruise ship communications just in the last year. A line by line wrapup of all new enhancements.


Shipboard Internet Access Tips
Internet access on ships is expensive, but worth it! Tips for optimizing your online time during your onboard time will cut your bill in half or more, with just a few simple tricks.


Away from Home for the Holidays
Cruise lines offer special amenities for December/New Year's festivities.


Gamble Like a Pro
Kuki offers advice on cruise ship gambling.

INTRODUCTION TO CRUISING

  • Your First Cruise: What To Expect
  • Cooking for 2600
  • Daytime Activities at Sea
  • Alcohol Policies on Various Cruise lines
  • The Elusive Cabin Upgrade
  • Dining at Sea: An Overview by Cruise Lines
  • Cruise Ship Glossary
  • Cruise Ship Dining - An Overview
  • The Hotel Director's Many Hats
  • The Meanings of Ship Flags

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CRUISE

  • How to Solve Your Cruise Problems
  • Disembarkation - Making the Most of a bad Day
  • Have a Safe Cruise
  • Safety of Cruise ships
  • Going Beyond 'White or Red?'- Wine Options in Cruises

    ENTERTAINMENT

  • Entertainment on Cruise Ships
  • Gamble Like a Pro
  • Away from Home for the Holidays
  • Art Auctions at Sea - Good Deals?
  • Free Money on Cruises - Casino Tips
  • Free Money on Cruises - Casino Tips Revisited
  • Carnival Triumph Production Show - Wonderful World

    HEALTH & WELL-BEING

  • Wheelchair Cruising
  • Safety at Sea
  • Kid-Smart Safety at Sea
  • Acupuncture at Sea
  • The Best Bathrooms at Sea
  • Ship Smoking Policies are Changing
  • Spa Recommendations Part 1
  • Spa Recommendations Part 2
  • Keeping Fit (and Busy) at Sea
  • Staying Sun-Savvy on Your Cruise

    STAYING CONNECTED WITH HOME

  • Tips For Internet Use on Your Cruise
  • Staying Connected: Cellphones, Wifi and Web Cafes
  • Shipboard Internet - Technical Details

    SH0RE EXCURSIONS & SHOPPING

  • How to Bargain
  • How to Buy a Camera
  • Swimming with the Dolphins
  • Understanding Cruise Costs
  • Meet the World-Class Shoppers





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