Costs & Money
Are Cruise Drink Packages Worth It? Do the Maths First
A drink package costs $70 to $120 per person per day, and at typical menu prices you need about seven drinks every day to…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min
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What a cruise really costs, which cabin is worth the upgrade, and what the brochures leave out. Written for people deciding, not for people already booked.
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Costs & Money
Cruise Gratuities Explained: What You Pay and Why
Cruise gratuities run $16 to $20 per person per night in a standard cabin, charged automatically to your onboard account and including children. A…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min
Cabins & Ships
Which Cruise Cabin Should You Book? Inside, Ocean View or Balcony
Count the sea days on your itinerary. Two or fewer and an inside or ocean view cabin is the better buy, since you will…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min
Cabins & Ships
The Best Cabin Location on a Cruise Ship
Midship on a low or middle deck is the best location on any ship: the vessel pivots around its centre, so that is where…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min
Your First Cruise
First Cruise Tips: What Nobody Tells You
Most first-cruise mistakes happen in the first day. Fly in the day before, because the ship does not wait. Keep medication, swimwear and documents…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min
Costs & Money
How Much Does a Cruise Cost? The Full Breakdown
The advertised fare is roughly half the real cost. For two adults on a seven-night mainstream cruise, budget $1,000 to $2,400 for the fare,…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min