Featured Cruise Articles
& Reviews
Pixie-Dusted Pre- & Post-Cruise Options
— Whether you're sailing from Florida or California, Disney
Parks have exciting new attractions and great places to stay
that will enchant the entire family. Get a first-hand look at
what awaits you with Georgina Cruz and her family.
NEW Cruise Review!
Join our favorite cruise journalist Georgina Cruz aboard Holland
America Line's
Zuiderdam
to explore islands in the Southern Caribbean and venture into the
Panama Canal.
 Take a look at
River vs Ocean Cruising. River cruises are booming around the world. Come along with
Cruise Diva aboard Vantage Deluxe World Travel's newest vessel,
River Splendor, to look at how a river cruise differs from an
ocean cruise, as well as how it's similar.
Are
you in the mood for love?
Cruise Diva shares
her picks for the
Most Romantic Ships,
offers
hints to enhance
Romance at Sea and
shares details about Princess Cruises' sumptuous
Ultimate Balcony Dinner.
Cruise Review — Join cruise travel
journalist Georgina Cruz on a Disney Wonder Cruise
Cruising With
Mickey From Miami.
TWO In-Depth Cruise
Diva Ship Reviews: Join Cruise Diva
onboard for an inside look at
Celebrity
Reflection and then return to Miami as we explore
Carnival Breeze on an 8-night Caribbean cruise.
Breeze-ing
Through Miami: Sail along with
Cruise Diva as Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship Carnival Breeze
officially got her name before we sailed on an 8-night Caribbean
cruise and explored the new features on board. From Cruise Diva's
Blog:
 •
A Fresh Breeze in Miami
•
A Breeze-y Home Away From Home
•
Only On “C” Days
•
Fun & Games Aboard Carnival Breeze
•
Carnival Breeze Dining Afloat
•
Carnival Breeze, So Entertaining
•
Carnival Breeze: The Caribbean Vibe
Pre-Cruise Hotel Review: The 22 acres of
swamp land purchased by Phillips Petroleum a half century ago has
grown from a simple watercraft gas station to one of Fort
Lauderdale's premier landmarks. Take a fresh look at
Hyatt Regency Pier
66.
"Grill" Dining
On Board: Setting the
Record Straight on
Cruise
Diva's Blog. This just goes to show that
you can't take everything you read on Twitter at face value, even if
it's posted by a travel agent.
Carnival Cruise Line Continues to Roll-Out Fun Ship 2.0 Initiative
—
While new features will dramatically transform the onboard
experience, some ships will have them sooner than later and some
ships will have more elements than others. Cruise Diva has the
Details and the
Implementation Schedule.
Is your cruise
ship sick? Separate fact from rumor and learn the truth
about the dreaded "cruise ship disease" norovirus. The best way to
prevent it and how to treat it.
Traveling, Security & the Age of Facebook
—
Whether you are going on a
cruise, to Disney World, or just visiting out-of-town family for a
few days, take heed of this expert advice.
Select
Your Cruise Ship Cabin
— Will it be Inside or Outside? Balcony Stateroom or Suite? Take a look at
the accommodations available before choosing yours.
Air
& Sea: Solutions for the Landlocked
— The facts
about cruise line Air & Sea Programs and missing the boat.
Smoke on the Water
— Can you smoke on
your cruise ship? Cruise Diva outlines the cruise lines' updated
smoking policies.
No
two cruises are identical. Are your expectations realistic? Discover
What
to Expect On Your Cruise.
Cruise Travel Do's & Don'ts:
You know you can't bring your cabin steward home with you,
but what you may take might be a bit confusing. For
instance, you can take the fruit basket, but not the fruit.
Cruise Diva clears up what
You Can & Can't
Bring Home.
"My
cruise was ruined!"
Sadly, there’s no such thing as a perfect vacation and
things can go just as wrong on a cruise as they do on land. Take
matters into your own hands and learn the seagoing rules for
Effective Complaining.
Cruises,
the Social Network Way to Travel
— While a cruise is a great
vacation for families & friends, it isn't necessary to have a
ready-made group of acquaintances in order to feel comfortable
on a cruise.
Catch The Communications Wave At
Sea
— The Internet, WiFi-enabled laptop computers, and cell phones
deliver
Tech Savvy Cruise
Travel. Cruise Diva looks at the services offered by
major cruise lines.
Cruise
Travel Cost Control:
Those boarding passes/room keys... ultimately,
they are "Sail 'n Spend" cards.
To keep your vacation budget from sinking, Cruise Diva offers
Money Saving Tips
that you can use when planning your
cruise as well as once you are on board. We also clear up the confusion
about
What's Included In Your Cruise Fare (and what isn't).
You have to get to port before sailing, so we take a look at
Air & Sea
Programs
and how you can save time, money, and
aggravation on flights.
Cruise Planning & Preparation—Things To Do:
For smooth
sailing, follow Cruise
Diva's
Cruise Planning Timeline as a part of your
pre-cruise preparation strategy.
Recent Cruise
Reviews:
Zuiderdam;
Celebrity Millennium;
Noordam;
Celebrity Reflection,
Disney Wonder;
Caribbean Princess;
Carnival Breeze;
Celebrity
Reflection;
Carnival Valor;
American Queen;
Disney Fantasy;
Nieuw
Amsterdam;
Radiance of the Seas;
Rhapsody of the Seas;
Carnival
Victory;
Carnival
Miracle;
Adventure of the
Seas;
Carnival
Liberty;
Grand Princess;
MSC Poesia;
Oasis of the Seas;
Norwegian Epic;
Oasis of the
Seas;
Disney Dream;
Celebrity Eclipse;
Celebrity
Equinox;
Crown
Princess;
Silver
Spirit;
Norwegian Jade;
Carnival
Freedom;
Celebrity Summit;
Carnival Magic;
Azura;
Golden Princess;
Crystal
Symphony;
Carnival Victory;
Sea Princess;
Nieuw
Amsterdam;
Allure of the Seas;
MORE
REVIEWS...
Booking A Cruise At The Pier
—
The cruising urban legend that will not die.
It's
your duty to shop, but it won't be free! Before you
board your ship, get Cruise Diva's strategies for smart
Shopping on Your
Cruise Vacation and also learn
how to snag some
No-Cost Souvenirs.
About those flip-flops... you'll have to sail on Celebrity Cruises'
Solstice to sink your toes into them.
The True Confession of a pack-aholic.
That would be your Cruise Diva. Learn how I overcame my pack-aholism
with a streamlined strategy for
Packing
It In
Consideration, Courtesy,
Civility — Pack your best manners and
observe the three C's at sea with CruiseDiva.com's
Cruise
Ship Etiquette.
Cruise
Line Brochures
— What do they say?
~ How
to read them & get the information you need
~ What are the
Brochure
Buzz Words
Going Ashore
—
Sightseeing can be a large add-on expense to a cruise vacation. Should
you choose Shore Excursions vs. Independent Touring ? Cruise Diva offers
decision-making suggestions and helps you
Decipher Excursion
Descriptions.
Cruise Lines'
Private Islands
—
Established to provide a beach break on an island (or part of one)
reserved for their exclusive use, most are located in the Bahamas chain
of "home" islands and included in certain Caribbean itineraries.
Timing
is Everything
— Insure smooth sailing on
Embarkation Day
by
following Cruise Diva's arrival tips.
 Fodor's
Caribbean Ports of Call 2013
is all you need to plan your days ashore, PLUS a cruise primer section and
cruise line profiles by Cruise Diva, Linda Coffman
Get other top picks in Cruise Guidebooks
&
Travel Magazines
Find
cruise gear, luggage & travel bargains
in The
Cruise Shop
Cruising With Kids? This is
your must-have info:
~
Going to sea with children... why you need a
Consent
Letter
~
Family
Cruising, The Basics - Will your family enjoy a cruise?
~ Do's and don'ts &
what to know
Before
You Go
Baby on Board
— Cruise travel age restrictions for infants &
regulations for expectant moms-to-be.
Taking Your
Toddler To Sea —
Cruise ships are wonderful places for family vacations, but you must
understand the rules before making promises to your littlest sailors.
For Spring Break, or any other time...
young adults need
to know that
For Cruise Travel, Age Matters.
Are
you in the mood for love?
Cruise Diva shares
her picks for the
Most Romantic Ships.
Get hints to enhance
Romance at Sea and
enjoy Princess Cruises' sumptuous
Ultimate Balcony Dinner.
"The world's best islands are the ones that
float and move.
They're called cruise ships." ~ The Cruise Diva
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