Bags Out by 11, Cabin Empty by 8: How Does Disembarkation Work on a Cruise?
Tags, time slots, self-assist and customs: how getting off a cruise ship actually works, from the last night to the terminal exit.
Two Storms and a Strike Hit Southampton. Six Cruise Ships Rewrote Their Plans
Storms Austen and Boelo plus French unrest held MSC Virtuosa in port, made P&O Ventura a day late and rerouted four more ships. What UK law says you're owed.
What Happens If You Miss the Muster Drill on a Cruise? The Crew Will Find You
Skip the muster drill and the crew will chase you for a catch-up briefing. Keep refusing and you can be put ashore with no refund. The rules, quoted.
Can You Bring Snacks on a Carnival Cruise? The Sealed-Package Rule, Explained
Yes, if they are factory-sealed and unopened. Carnival's full snack and drink rules, what gets confiscated, and how the big four lines compare.
Majesty of the Seas Is Still for Sale. One Listing Says Its Toilet Count ‘May Not Be Accurate’
Ex-Royal Caribbean ship Majesty of the Seas is listed at $40 million. She's been for sale for years, and one listing doubts its own toilet count.
Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise to the Bahamas? The Birth Certificate Rules That Trip People Up
U.S. citizens can cruise to the Bahamas on a birth certificate, but cruise lines add their own rules. What works, what doesn't, and when you need a passport.
Can You Bring Water on a Cruise? Cans Yes, Bottles Mostly No, and the Tap Is Fine
Can you bring water on a cruise? Nine lines' rules on bottles, cans and cartons, whether ship tap water is safe, and what bottled water costs.
A Typo Raised Royal Caribbean’s Tips. A Fake Memo Locked Them. Neither Was Real
Royal Caribbean's FAQ said 20%, a fake memo said tips couldn't be removed, and an ad watchdog ruled. The real rule never changed.
This Week’s Best Cruise Deals: 9 Nights on Freedom of the Seas for $521
Nine nights on Freedom of the Seas for $521, Celebrity Silhouette for $536 with taxes and five more cruise deals, all checked October 23.
Is Room Service Free on a Cruise? Breakfast Usually Is. Your 2 A.M. Snack Usually Isn’t
Breakfast is usually free; the rest often carries a fee. We checked ten cruise lines' room service rules, and how to order in without paying one.