Do You Need a Lanyard for a Cruise? Which Ships Still Use Key Cards, and Who Gets One Free
No line requires a lanyard, but on key-card ships it's the easiest way to carry your room key. Line-by-line rules, wristbands and the hole-punch trap.
Can You Bring Alcohol on a Royal Caribbean Cruise? The Wine Rule, the $15 Fee and What Gets Confiscated
Royal Caribbean lets each adult bring one sealed bottle of wine. Here's what happens to beer and liquor, the $15 corkage fee, and how other lines compare.
8 Things You Should Never Do on a Cruise
Most cruise advice is somebody’s opinion dressed as a rule. This is not that. Every item below is something a cruise line, a regulator or an international convention has written down, and in most cases the consequence of ignoring it…
Going Viral on a Cruise: What the Conduct Policy Actually Says
A cruise vacation can turn viral in minutes. Learn how cruise ship privacy works, why onboard conflicts spread online, and how to protect yourself.
Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise to Mexico? What Happens When Things Go Wrong in Cozumel
Most Mexico cruises don't require a passport. Here's when they do, what happens if you're stranded in port, and Mexico's new cruise fee.