Cruise planning guides
Practical answers to the questions that come up once the cruise is booked: what to pack, what is worth paying extra for, and how to make the most of the time on board.
- Cruise drink packagesCruise drink packages compared: Carnival CHEERS!, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess and Disney, with dated prices, the 20% charge and cabin rules.
- Cruise insuranceCruise insurance explained: what Carnival and Royal Caribbean plans cover, how travel insurance differs, Medicare at sea and cancel for any reason.
- Cruise packing listA cruise packing checklist: documents, carry-on, clothes for a 7-day cruise, and what Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney ban, from irons to power strips.
- How to eat healthy on a cruise without missing outHow to eat healthy on a cruise without skipping the fun: buffet and dining room tactics, drinks, special diets, and whether you can bring food on board.