Etiquette

Carnival Cruise Lines Tells Passengers to Tip More

Those of you planning to sail on Carnival Cruise Lines in the future may be in for a little surprise. An announcement has been made that Carnival Cruise Lines has increased the suggested amount they would like passengers to tip by about 15 percent.  Starting with passengers departing on or after December 1 Carnival will be [...]


Cruise Ship Etiquette: Buffet Etiquette

When you think about it, cruise ships really are the most unique of vacation environments possible.  No other vacation option confines you in a defined space with people whom you have absolutely no connection.  Sure, when at a hotel or all-inclusive resort you are sharing space with strangers but with both of those options there [...]


Are Snorkelers Killing the Reef?

One of my (any many others) favorite things to do when I’m on a cruise to someplace tropical is snorkeling. I’ve been doing it for a while so now I would consider myself a pretty experienced snorkeler but this wasn’t always the case and judging from what I see when I am out on excursions [...]