If you cruise long enough, you start hearing the same thing over and over: “Every time I cruise, I get sick,” “Cruise ships are just floating petri dishes,” or “I always come home with a cold.” It’s become so common that many travelers almost expect to lose a few days of their vacation to a sore throat, congestion, or worse. Here’s the thing. We cruise a lot. Between personal trips, group cruises, scouting sailings, and hosting events at sea, we are on airplanes and cruise sh

Overview of Curaçao Port Highlights If you’re docking at the Curaçao port as part of your Caribbean cruise, get ready to step into a vibrant blend of history, color, and excitement. Curaçao port is buzzing with energy, welcoming visitors with its unmistakable pastel-hued Dutch colonial architecture, open-air markets, and the gentle sway of ocean breezes right at the dock.  You don’t have to wander far to dive into must-see sights and engaging cruise activities—everything abou

Booking your cruise is exciting. It’s the moment everything becomes real. You’ve picked the ship, locked in your dates, maybe even started watching YouTube videos about the ports and onboard experiences. You can already picture yourself on the top deck, drink in hand, watching the ocean roll by. But before you can step on that ship, there’s one big piece that often causes stress, confusion, and unexpected costs: airfare. For many cruise travelers, flights to the port are the

If you’ve been thinking about cruising in 2026—or even early 2027—there is no better time to start planning than right now. The 2026 Cruise Wave Season is officially underway , and this is the most aggressive promotional period the cruise industry offers all year. Wave Season traditionally runs from January through March , when cruise lines release their strongest public offers to encourage early bookings. These deals are designed to fill ships far in advance and often includ