Can I use a birth certificate to cruise? Do I have to get a passport? Frankly, the rules around the documents you need to set sail can get confusing. We are here to lay them all out in plain English. First things first, if you are leaving the United States on a cruise, be prepared. Traveling abroad means you need some sort of identification -- not only for getting into a foreign country, but also for getting back into the United States. These documents aren't just to tell who you are, it's al...| Cruzely.com
Tell us if this process sounds familiar. You want to book a cruise, so you start searching around. A web search takes you from one site to another. Before you know it, you've looked at a dozen different sites to try and find the best deal. What's more, you've tried searching multiple dates, itineraries, cruise lines, and room types, searching for that best combination of price, time and route. It's enough to make your head spin... and that's before you actually purchase your fare. After that,...| Cruzely.com
Planning to drive to the port for you cruise? If so, then you'll have to decide where you will park your car for the trip. Every cruise port has parking that's operated by the port itself. In addition, many ports have nearby independent parking that's usually cheaper, but not as convenient. No matter where you decide to park, however, it's going to cost you. It's common for major ports to charge around $20-$25 per day. For a week-long cruise that means you're hundreds just to park your car --...| Cruzely.com
It wasn't that long ago that having internet access at sea was a nice perk, but hardly a necessity. Today, most people must have wi-fi -- even if they are on a cruise in the middle of the ocean. In fact, we always sign up for service every time that we sail. Of course, there are challenges to providing online access for thousands of people on a cruise ship that can be hundreds of miles of miles from the nearest land. That's why in general you should expect the service on a cruise ship to be m...| Cruzely.com
Interested in cruise line rules about bringing water, soda, and other non-alcoholic beverages aboard? Most people look forward to a cruise's adult libations -- an umbrella drink in one hand can mysteriously put anyone in a better mood. But that doesn't mean you only want to drink booze for a week. While water, juice, and tea are usually free on a cruise, you often have to go to the ship's restaurants to get them. Meanwhile, non-alcoholic drinks like sodas cost extra (usually around $3 per ser...| Cruzely.com
Whether it's your first sailing or your 50th, there are always new cruise tips to learn for when you take your trip. That's why we've rounded up a staggering 107 of the best cruise tips, secrets and freebies for you to enjoy. Having sailed on countless cruises across every major cruise line, we have a unique experience when it comes to tips and tricks for sailing. (Seriously, we've been on a lot of cruises. For example, the picture above isn't some stock photo. We took it of Norwegian Encore ...| Cruzely.com
