Archive for November, 2008

Fanmail Friday: November 21st Edition

Are you able to use a cell-phone while on the Cruise ship? Sure, you can use your cell-phone while on a cruise ship and while in port. Just be forewarned the rates are usually very high. While at your port of departure you will probably be sending the signal through one of the towers located [...]


A Few Rules of Cruise Etiquette

Onboard a cruise ship space is at a premium. While it is true that you paid hard earned cash for the vacation, it is important to be considerate of the others. One of the very few drawbacks of a cruise vacation is the necessity of sharing relatively limited public areas. The need to share these [...]


Should I Book a Pre-Cruise Stay?

If someone were to ask me “how early should I arrive at the port of embarkation”, my answer would always be the same. Fly in the day before you set sail. The reason I give that as an answer is simple, I do not trust the airlines. While I will strongly recommend booking a pre-cruise [...]