Cruise Basics

One of the most debated topics in cruising has nothing to do with drink packages, specialty dining, or which cruise line is best.    It’s gratuities.   Spend five minutes in a cruise Facebook group and you’ll quickly discover that everyone has an opinion. Some passengers happily pay the automatic gratuities without giving them a […]

You just booked what seemed like an amazing deal, a 7-night Caribbean cruise for $899 per person. But by the time you add gratuities, parking, drinks, Wi-Fi, excursions, and transportation, that bargain vacation could easily cost twice as much. Welcome to the world of travel marketing. Like many vacations, the advertised cruise fare is only