First Time Cruisers
Best cruise travel tips and ideas for first-time cruisers
What Is Future Cruise Credit and How Can I Use It?
Future Cruise Credit (FCC) is a voucher cruise lines issue instead of a cash refund, usually after a cancelled sailing, an itinerary change, or as compensation for an onboard issue. It's tied to [...]
April 14, 2025
Are Cruise Deposits Easily Refundable?
Cruise deposits can be refundable or non-refundable, depending on the cruise line, fare type, promotion, and terms of your booking. Choosing the right type of deposit is important because your plans [...]
April 14, 2025
What amenities are included in a cruise cabin?
If you're booking a cruise for the first time, choosing the right cabin can be confusing. Cruise ships offer several cabin categories, and the amenities, space, location, and price can vary [...]
April 14, 2025
Are Cruise Cabin Prices Per Person?
Yes, cruise cabin prices are usually advertised per person, not per cabin. However, the advertised fare is almost always based on double occupancy, meaning two people sharing the same cabin. This [...]
April 14, 2025
What Are the 4 Main Types of Cruise Ship Cabins?
Choosing the right cabin is one of the biggest decisions you'll make before your cruise. Your cabin isn't just where you'll sleep—it's your private space to relax between shore [...]
April 14, 2025
What Is BOLT Roller Coaster on Carnival Cruise?
If you think a cruise vacation is all about relaxing by the pool and enjoying ocean views, Carnival Cruise Line has something much more exciting waiting for you. BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster is the [...]
January 30, 2024
What Is a Thalassotherapy Pool on a Cruise Ship?
A thalassotherapy pool is a heated saltwater hydrotherapy pool found in the spa area of select cruise ships. Unlike a hot tub, it uses warm mineral-rich water, massage jets, and buoyancy to help [...]
July 24, 2026
RoyalUp & MoveUp: How Cruise Cabin Upgrade Bidding Works (And How to Win)
You booked your cruise and paid your final payment. An email lands in your inbox asking if you want a bigger room for less than retail. This offer is called RoyalUp by Royal Caribbean. Celebrity [...]
July 17, 2026
Cruise Cost for One Person: Solo Cruise Prices Explained (2026)
A cruise for one person typically costs $700 to $2,500 for a 7-day sailing — often 150–200% of the per-person double-occupancy fare, because most cruise lines charge a "single [...]
July 04, 2025
Princess Cruises vs Carnival Cruise Line: Which Is Better?
Planning your next cruise vacation often comes down to choosing between Princess Cruises vs. Carnival Cruise Line. While both cruise lines are owned by Carnival Corporation, they offer completely [...]
October 29, 2024
