Gratuities are one of the expenses worth understanding before a Celebrity Cruises vacation. While the cruise fare covers many parts of the onboard experience, daily gratuities recognize the crew members who provide service throughout the sailing and can add a noticeable amount to the final cost of a cruise. The Celebrity Cruises gratuities information shown…
The final morning of a cruise can be surprisingly hectic, especially if you are trying to figure out when to leave your cabin, where to meet, what to do with your luggage, and how early you can get off the ship. This Margaritaville at Sea Islander debarkation guide provides a useful look at the instructions…
Princess Cruises casino players can earn more than free play during a voyage. Depending on the amount of casino play recorded during a cruise, guests may qualify for discounts or complimentary accommodations on a future Princess sailing. Princess calls this onboard casino program “Sea You Soon.” Princess confirms that guests who play in the casino…
The Viking Daily is the onboard daily program provided to guests during a Viking river cruise. It contains the day’s schedule, dining information, destination details and other practical information passengers need during their voyage. This particular Viking Daily comes from Viking Hermod on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, when the ship was docked at the pier…
Laundry may not be the most exciting part of planning a cruise, but knowing what it costs before you sail can be surprisingly useful. Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers a valet laundry service that allows guests to send individual garments out for professional care rather than handling them themselves. The photographed Regent Seven Seas valet…
MSC Meraviglia offers several onboard attractions beyond the activities included in the cruise fare. For passengers trying to budget for these extras before sailing, the photographed onboard price list provides a useful look at the charges for bowling, Cinema 4D and several simulator experiences. The price list includes rates for individual passengers as well as…
Carnival Elation has carried millions of guests over the years, but some of the most interesting details about the ship are things passengers normally never think about: how much food is needed to feed a full ship, how many crew members work onboard, how large the vessel actually is, and even how many eggs, steaks,…
Carnival Cruise Line’s Warm Chocolate Melting Cake is one of the desserts most closely associated with dining aboard Carnival ships. For cruisers who look forward to ordering the rich chocolate dessert at sea, the recipe itself is surprisingly simple. The Carnival recipe shown below uses just five ingredients: dark chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and flour….
Carnival Splendor offers a varied entertainment lineup with production shows, comedy, deck parties, family activities, trivia, karaoke, game shows, and Dive-In Movies. The Entertainment Spotlight shown here covers an eight-night South Pacific cruise from Sydney, with port calls at Lifou, Mystery Island, and Noumea along with several Fun Days at Sea. For cruisers planning a…
Laundry may not be the first thing you think about when planning a Carnival cruise, but on a longer sailing, having clothes professionally washed or pressed can be useful. Carnival offers a valet laundry service that allows guests to send clothing out directly from their stateroom. The Carnival valet service price sheet below shows the…