In a bygone era of cruising, passengers showed their appreciation for crew member service by tipping those who went above and beyond the call of duty. These days, if cruise gratuities aren't prepaid, most non-luxury lines automatically add tips of anywhere from $14 to $20 per person, per day, to passengers' shipboard accounts, usually depending on the type of cabin in which passengers are booked.
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For many travelers who cruise with the intention of seeing new places and having new experiences, shore excursions are key. As each cruise line's list of shore trip offerings continues to grow, it can be downright difficult to decide which types of excursions are right for you. How do you know you won't be paying too much for a tour that could very well be too crowded or that won't give you the time you need at the sights you want to see? Check out our list of cruise shore excursions that aren't worth your money before booking your next on-land adventure.
One of the biggest cruise ships in the world might soon call Galveston, Texas, home. Royal Caribbean and the Port of Galveston today signed a memorandum of understanding for a new $100 million terminal that would be able to accommodate an Oasis-class ship, according to multiple local outlets, including the Houston Chronicle.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica is most famously known as the home of Dunn’s River Falls. Ocho Rios is Spanish for “Eight Rivers” and gives cruisers a chance to experience some Jamaican culture.
After recently spending some time on Grand Cayman Island, I would like to offer some tips for when your cruise stops in the Caymans. The Caymans are known for their crystal clear water, high-end shopping, awesome reefs for scuba diving and snorkeling, and the one of a kind Stingray City.
Looking to cruise to Turks and Caicos? Turks and Caicos cruises can offer travel to one of the most pristine, quaint, and beautiful groups of islands on the map.
One visit to San Juan is all it takes to fall in love with Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean that is also a U.S. territory. If you are taking a cruise to Eastern Caribbean, that is a good chance that your ship will have San Juan as one of the scheduled port stops. One of the great things about San Juan is that you can also start your cruise here. Several cruise lines such as Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Viking Cruises use San Juan as the embarkation port for cruises to the Southern Caribbean.
The beautiful island of St. Maarten is one of the most popular ports to visit on a cruise when cruising to the Eastern Caribbean. If you are stopping in St. Maarten on an upcoming cruise, here are a few options on how you can spend your day in port.
Cozumel is an island oasis off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. This attractive island is a hugely popular stop on Western Caribbean cruise itineraries. When you step off the ship, you’ll know why. The blue-green waters are mesmerizing, and the weather is always sunny. (The average daily temperature is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.)
St. Thomas is one of the most popular cruise ports in the world and was voted the #2 cruise port in the Caribbean in the 2017 Cruise Fever Fan Awards. There is something for all ages in St. Thomas and here are a few options for you to choose from when you stop in St. Thomas on a cruise.
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