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.

Norwegian Breakaway
	Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line Discover Norwegian Breakaway, the largest, most luxurious ship to ever call the Big Apple home. 4-22-13

Making Carnival Sunshine
	Carnival is calling the Carnival Sunshine makeover the most complex cruise ship refurbishment ever undertaken 4-8-13

Norwegian Getaway GRAMMY Experience
	by Janice Wald Henderson Norwegian Getaway is partnering with the GRAMMY Awards to create is own unique onboard experience. 4-4-13

Cruiser's Culinary Cheat Sheet
	by Janice Wald Henderson Have you ever been stumped by a word on a cruise ship menu? Here is your cruiser's culinary cheat sheet.   Go> 3-25-13

Redefining Celebrity Cruises 2013
	Celebrity is out to remake its image as the "Modern Luxury" cruise line for cuisine, entertainment and service 2-4-13

Best Cruise Cabin Location
	by Pete Peterson What difference does the location of your stateroom make - on a moving ship more than you realize 1-28-13

New Celebrity Dining Packages
	The modern luxury line's specialty dining packages offer convenience and savings of up to 31% over individual bookings. 1-16-13

Royal Caribbean: New Beverage and Dining Programs
	New inclusive beverage and dining packages make Royal Caribbean cruising more comprehensive and less complicated 12-18-12

Bundling Cruise Services Into Price
	Cruise lines bundling tours, drinks, Wi-Fi and pre-cruise hotels are seeing serious success. 12-11-12

New Cruise Safety Measures
	Even more new safety measures and policies for cruise ships have just been adopted by CLIA 11-15-12

Azamara Going All Inclusive in 2013
	The "upscale" cruise line now includes on-shore adventures, beverages and gratuities in the cruise fare. 10-02-12

Five Surprises Found on Cruises
	Is a cruise is like an "all-inclusive vacation" with the added benefit of luxury travel, or the other way around? 09-25-12

Carnival Stops Deck Chair Hogs Fleetwide
	Carnival takes a new a system to recover deck chairs from people who save them surreptitiously fleetwide 09-01-12

Holland America Staterooms Ready at 11:30
	This important premium boarding option is included in the cruise fare for everyone at one cruise line 08-28-12

Holland America Fine Dining
	Certain special dining events offered on every Holland America cruise are "not to be missed" attractions. 08-21-12

Carnival's System to Stop Chair Hogs
	Carnival just started a system to recover deck chairs from people who save them surreptitiously 08-01-12

A Fresh Carnival Breeze
	Carnival Breeze brings a radically new and fresh design to Carnival Cruise Line. 05-30-12

IMO Safety Recommendations
	Maritime Safety Committee agrees to Passenger Safety recommendations with Advice from CLIA 05-28-12

Three Way to Get Kicked Off a Cruise!
	New rules for cruise passengers come with absolutely no exceptions - and you need to know! 05-18-12

Shore Excursions and Tours
	How to save money on shore tours and time in port during your cruise. 03-08-12

Common Cruise Ship Courtesy
	Cruise ships are some of the best and last representative bastions of the finest in human courtesy and culture. Our readers give us their list of common courtesy suggestions for guests on cruise ships.   Go> 2-12-10

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

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