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How Cruises Are Restarting; Safety Measures & Protocols MSC

How MSC Cruises Has Begun Cruising Again Safely After a pause in cruising since Mid March, cruise ships have finally begun sailing again. Although the cruise start up isn’t worldwide or widespread, there has been…

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21 Hidden Costs of Cruising – How Much Does a Cruise Really Cost?

Extra Expenses on a Cruise that Are Often Overlooked Cruises are well known for being a great value. However, unless you’re cruising with a luxury line, cruise vacations aren’t all-inclusive. This means that there will…

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50 Inspirational Beach Quotes for Those that Love the Sea

50 Best Beach Quotes to Inspire You  There’s something about the beach than is in itself so inspirational. The ocean, the sandy shore and the seashells are somehow romantic and eternal. Whether you’re in need…

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Did Cruises Start Up Too Soon? A Look at Recent Cruise Ship Outbreaks

During the last week or so, I’ve been asking myself this question. Did cruises start up too soon? Now, just to clarify, I’m talking about cruise ships that have started up in Europe, and even…

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Cruises Suspended Until At Least October 31 – CLIA Extends Voluntary Pause in Cruising for a 3rd Time

Update: CLIA Extends Voluntary Pause in Cruising in U.S. For the third time in almost 5 months, CLIA, the Cruise Line International Association announced an extension of it’s voluntary suspension of U.S. ocean-going cruise operations…

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