Travel Tips & Tricks
How to Plan a Group Cruise Without the Stress
Reunions, birthdays and friends trips are wonderful on a cruise, right up until the logistics pile up. A practical checklist for planning a group cruise that stays fun.
Bound For Blue
The Blue Journal
Cruise planning tips, destination ideas, onboard experiences and news worth knowing before you sail.
Travel Tips & Tricks
When Should You Book a Cruise? How to Find Better Overall Value
Early bird or last minute? The honest answer is that it depends on what you value. How cruise pricing really works, and how to find the best overall value for your trip.
Onboard Experiences
Inside, Oceanview, Balcony or Suite? Choosing the Right Cruise Cabin
The cabin question is really a question about how you vacation. An honest look at inside, oceanview, balcony and suite cabins, and what the upgrade is actually worth.
Destinations
Eastern vs. Western vs. Southern Caribbean Cruises: Which Fits You?
Three Caribbean routes, three very different vacations. Here is how the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean actually compare, and how to choose yours.
First-Time Cruisers
First Cruise? 11 Decisions That Matter More Than Ship Size
Big ship or small ship is the question everyone asks first. These eleven decisions shape your first cruise far more than the size of the vessel.