Every cruiser you ask seems to have a good “cruise tip” to pass on to you.

Some of these are useful, but I totally ignore others because I just don’t agree with them.

Here are some of the “useful” cruise tips I ignore:

#1. “You MUST Book A Balcony Cabin”

Many people will tell you that balconies are essential, you ca...

Seasickness is one of the biggest worries people have before their first cruise.

The question I get asked more than anything else is whether those seasickness wristbands actually work.

They’re cheap, easy to use, and you’ll see loads of people wearing them onboard cruise ships.

But are they actually effective? Or...

One of the first things many people notice when they step into a cruise cabin is that the walls are magnetic.

It’s not something most people expect, but once you realise it, it’s surprisingly useful.

I get asked about this quite a lot, especially when people see magnets stuck to the walls onboard.

There’...

Most people assume cruise security is just like airport security.

After going through both regularly, there are some big differences and a few things really surprised me.

You still go through scanners, bags are checked, and there are still rules about what you can have in your bags, but the experience feels completely different.

When booking your cabin for your cruise, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Where your cabin is on the ship – and what is above and below it – can greatly impact your time onboard.

It is always best to check the deck plans to try to avoid certain public areas of the ship.

1. Cabins Above/Below Nightclubs ...