Can You Bring Starlink on a Cruise? What Happens When Security Finds It
Every major cruise line bans passenger satellite gear - but their lists say wildly different things. What each one actually prohibits, and what happens at the pier.
What Happens If Your Cruise Is Cancelled Due to a Hurricane? Refunds, Credits and the Fine Print
Hurricane cancel your cruise? What you're owed if the line cancels, shortens or extends your trip, why cancelling yourself costs, and when insurance pays.
How Much Does a Cruise Ship Cost to Build? What the Loan Papers Reveal
A large cruise ship costs $1-3 billion. We traced the real prices to SEC loan filings - and they show costs up about 50% in six years.
How Much Does a Cruise Cost Per Person? We Did the Sums From the Cruise Lines’ Own Books
The audited answer: about $293 per person, per day. We divided $54.4bn of revenue by 185.5m passenger days from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian.
Which Cabin Is Best on a Cruise Ship? Type, Deck and Location, Explained
Inside, balcony or suite? Midship or aft? What the cruise lines say, what a balcony really costs, and the cabins to avoid.
What to Wear on a Cruise: Day, Dinner and Formal Night Dress Codes, Line by Line
What to wear on a cruise, from Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Princess's own dress codes, plus the Caribbean islands where camo is illegal.
Does My Phone Work on a Cruise? Roaming, Wi-Fi and the $20 Day, Line by Line
Yes, your phone works at sea, on the ship's own network and at your carrier's cruise rates. What AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile charge, and how to pay nothing.
How to Avoid Seasickness on a Cruise: The Cabin, the Pills and the Timing
Where to book, which seasickness pills work, when to take them, the FDA patch warning, and what each cruise line gives you on board.
What Is Free on a Cruise Ship? The Food, Fun and Fine Print, Line by Line
What's free on a cruise ship: the venues, 24-hour food, shows and activities on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Princess, plus where free stops.
How Much Spending Money for a Cruise? Three Real Budgets, Line by Line
How much spending money do you need for a cruise? Each big line's gratuities, Wi-Fi, dining and excursion prices, plus three real budgets for a week.