Tanner is the founder of Cruzely.com. A veteran of dozens of cruises across every major line, he has written thousands of articles on the topic to provide tips and advice to passengers. In addition, Tanner has been quoted in The Washington Post, USAToday, and CBSNews, along with dozens more publications and websites. His homeport is Galveston, but he's visited and sailed from ports all around the country, including Miami, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and mo...| www.cruzely.com
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
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
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
Packing for a cruise is unique from any other vacation. Here are nearly 40 items you'll want to bring along.| Cruzely.com