Cruises

  • Portland Spirit Dinner Cruises, Portland, Oregon

    15 Hacks for Better (and Cheaper) Food on Cruise Ships

    Discover cruise dining hacks to enjoy better meals, avoid crowds, and save money — dine like a VIP without paying extra.

  • Cozumel, Mexico - March 21, 2011: Passengers disembark from the Carnival Dream during a port stop on 7-day Western Caribbean cruise

    7 Things You Should Never Buy a Cruise Ship

    On a cruise ship, you’re a captive audience for upsells at every corner. Here’s what you should never buy on a cruise to avoid going overboard.

  • A woman with a backpack and hat stands on a dock, facing a large cruise ship. She raises her hand in a peace sign, with mountains and blue sky in the background.

    8 Shore Excursions You Should Never Do on a Cruise

    An all-day tour or swimming with dolphins may sound fun, but you may regret it. Here are shore excursions you should never do on a cruise.

  • Unrecognizable woman preparing suitcase for summer holidays on the bed

    11 Things You’ll Regret Not Packing for a Cruise

    Seasoned cruisers know all the tips and tricks for having an amazing vacation — not to mention what not to do on the ship. But cruise newbies usually need to get a couple sailings under their belt before they know…

  • Tourists leaving a cruise dock

    14 Kinds of People Who Should Never Go on a Cruise

    With a new year approaching, it’s natural to start dreaming of our next vacations. Cruises can be a budget-friendly choice for vacationers who want to unpack once and relax, and veteran cruisers know all sorts of tips and tricks to make their trips…

  • A variety of sushi rolls are displayed on trays at a buffet, with different fillings and toppings. Soy sauce bottles, wasabi, ginger, and tongs are set nearby for self-service.

    10 Things You Should Never Eat on a Cruise

    Vacations are a time for indulging, especially cruises. You’re surrounded by restaurants and buffets 24/7, but over-indulging too many times is one thing you don’t want to do on a cruise. No one wants to spend their pool time or…