Life Well Cruised

Ilana Schattauer

How to Send a Holiday Card to Carnival Crew Members

Send Holiday Cards to Carnival Crew Members this Year The Holidays are a time that many of us spend with our own families and loved ones, whether on a cruise or at home. However, crew… View Post

Ilana Schattauer

17 Worst Cruise Ship Cabins to Avoid

If you’re planning a cruise, you might be wondering about the best and worst cabin locations, and which staterooms you should avoid. I’ve been on more than 25 cruises, and while I’ll take any room… View Post

Ilana Schattauer

17 First Time Cruiser Mistakes to Avoid

Cruising is so different from booking a vacation at a hotel or even going to a resort, that it’s easy for rookie cruisers to make some mistakes. When we took our first cruise more than… View Post

Ilana Schattauer

Tipping on a Cruise Ship – The Ultimate Guide to Cruise Gratuities

Cruise line tipping policies vary from one cruise company to another. However, there are a few common practices and guidelines. Even though cruise gratuities technically aren’t mandatory, they are customary on most mainstream cruise lines.… View Post

Ilana Schattauer

How to Book a Cruise for the First Time: a Comprehensive Step-by-step Guide

Many first time cruisers find the process of booking and planning a cruise confusing, for good reason. Even though cruising is pretty effortless once you’re on the cruise ship, there are a lot of things… View Post