Tag: cruising

Gratuities and tipping can be a confusing part of cruising.  What are gratuities and who are they for?  Do I have to pay them?  Who should I tip? When is a tip included and when do I need to add one?  These are just a few of the questions a new cruiser may have.  I…
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Cruising can be expensive… so we try an save money where we can!  Here are some items for cruise shopping at Dollar Tree or your local dollar store. There are lots of items you need to bring with you on a cruise to make your life comfortable.  Items like toiletries, medications, organizational items, etc. Toiletries…
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Have you heard about Carnival Cruise Line releasing photo packages?  There was a lot of excitement and now there is a lot of controversies… Carnival announced on March 22, 2018, that pre-purchased photo packages were finally available! Since this was so close to our cruise on April 1st I decided to give it a try.…
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I am continuing with our cruise tips, which total 101 in all!  Today we are looking at extras to pack!  Here is a list of 27 extras to pack on a cruise besides a swimsuit and a smile! Some of these, you may not have thought of… This post contains affiliate links to products on…
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When is the best time to book a cruise?  Should you book early for peace of mind?  Or should you try to snag a last-minute deal? We have always booked our cruises very early.  Usually nine months to a year in advance. We do this for a couple of reasons: 1) price protection that if…
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