Updated Nov. 2022! After almost three years, I finally had the chance to return to Costa Maya last month. Costa Maya has always been one ...
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Updated: Complete Guide to Cruise Ship Gratuities in 2022-2023
You've paid for your cruise. All that's left to do is pack your bags, head to the pier and board your ship. Or so you think. What about ...
What to Pack for a Cruise – Complete Guide Plus Printable Checklist
It’s been decades since I packed for my first cruise. Never one to leave anything behind, you’d think I packed for an around-the-world ...
Best Things to Do in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
I love a port day San Juan, especially to visit Old San Juan to be exact. Almost every cruise to the eastern Caribbean includes a stop in ...
Complete Guide to Cruise Line Room Service Fees
For as long as I've been cruising (and that's a long time), I've never been charged a room service fee. Except of course, a couple of ...
Do You Need a Passport for an Alaska Cruise
You're finally going to plan that long-awaited Alaska cruise. One question I'm often asked is, "do I need a passport for an Alaska ...
What It’s Like Aboard a Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Cruise
On my first trip to Europe in 2005, when I told friends I would take a Cunard's Queen Mary 2 transatlantic crossing rather than fly, a lot of ...
Icy Strait Point Whale Watching Tour Review
One of the most exciting excursions to take on an Alaska cruise is to go whale watching. I have been fortunate to take whale-watching tours ...
Wonder of the Seas Review: Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship
Cruise Maven contributor, Theresa Russell, had the chance to cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas for the inaugural sailing. ...
What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise Plus Packing List
What to pack for an Alaska cruise, especially for first-timers, can be a little challenging. Maybe your Alaska cruise is on a small ship ...
17 Best Travel Gifts for Cruisers in 2022
We can finally plan our cruises again...seems like ages ago, right? I've put together some travel gift ideas for cruisers, whether first ...
Norwegian Bliss Dining Guide to All 19 Restaurants
Norwegian Bliss, built in 2018, was designed for scenic sailing — from Alaska to Mexico. With its innovative Waterfront dining concept, ...
