MSC Experiences

MSC has some different experiences with different price points. MSC understands that some people don’t care about various things, they just want to get on the ship for the lowest price possible. Here is Wayne, one of MSC’s staff, explaining the differences...

Do You Need to Renew Your Passport?

Be sure to renew your passport 6 months in advance to be sure you can travel. Many countries have a rule that your passport can’t expire within 3 months to allow entry. Check out this article for information on renewing your...

Another Mega-Ship

While Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas is currently the largest cruise ship in the world, they have announced that in 2021 a new slightly larger ship will be delivered.  I’ve included a few of the pictures I took while viewing the ship in April 2019....

Deal with a Real Person

With an online travel consultant, you’re dealing with a living, breathing human being who works hard to help make your travel dreams a reality. You’re speaking with somebody like me, who can know your story—know what you like, can ask you about your dream trip, and...

Bad Weather on a Cruise?

So you’ve planned your cruise and you are all excited to get out of the cold or bad weather and what happens? Yes, bad weather. When it’s just one day, or part of a day, it’s not so bad. However, when it is most of your vacation, well, it can get you...

Disney Cruise Line App

The Disney Cruise Line app is a must-have item when you are on a Disney Cruise. You will be able to use it on your cell phone or on your tablet for free while on board. The WiFi for the use of this app is free. The app has all sorts of options, including the...

Choosing a State Room for Your Cruise

How do you know which type of cabin to get on a cruise. There are so many choices. It can all depend on who is going with you and what the needs of everyone are. Just know that the least expensive and the most expensive state rooms typically sell out first. So, if you...

Do You Need Travel Insurance?

Do you care if you lose the entire cost of your trip (or if you’re lucky just the deposit) because something comes up? What about if your trip is delayed and you have extra costs for hotel, meals, or even meeting your group in a different location? What if your...

Do I Need a Passport on a Cruise?

This information is for citizens of the United States. If you are leaving on a cruise from a country other than the United States, you will need a passport, since you’ll need one to get into that other country. However, if you are leaving from the United States,...

Ever Wonder?

Disney Cruise Line takes pride in how their ships look. It doesn’t happen by accident. When the ship was docked in Cozumel, Mexico, during our cruise, look at the two things we caught on...