cruise packing tips

Every cruise cabin comes with a digital safe these days, but many first-time cruisers don't realize how essential they are until they're already at sea. After 40+ cruises, I've seen too many passengers learn this lesson the hard way. Whether you're sailing on Norwegian Epic's forward-facing...

You're standing at the cruise terminal in Miami, watching a family frantically redistribute clothes between suitcases while paying $150 in overweight fees. Don't let this be you. After 40+ cruises and countless conversations with fellow passengers, I've learned that most cruisers get luggage...

You're standing at the airline counter watching your cruise luggage get weighed, and suddenly you're hit with a $350 overweight fee that nobody warned you about. I've seen this nightmare scenario play out dozens of times, and after 40+ cruises, I can tell you that understanding both airline AND...

You open your cruise cabin door and reality hits: this tiny space needs to hold everything for seven days (or more). After 40+ cruises, I've learned that the difference between a cramped, chaotic cabin and an organized retreat comes down to knowing the right storage tricks. Here's the truth —...

After 40+ cruises, I've done laundry on ships more times than I care to count. From wrestling with broken washers on Deck 8 of the Carnival Vista at 2 AM to discovering the hidden gems of MSC's launderettes, I've learned what works (and what definitely doesn't). Let me walk you through...