I've worked on cruises for nearly 10 years. Here are 7 things I'd never do a ship.
As a cruise employee, there are things I'd never do on a ship, from paying for a virtual balcony to booking excursions from independent vendors.
Erica DePascale
I quit my desk job to work on cruises 10 years ago. It has its drawbacks, but I've seen 79 countries.
I left my office job to work for a major cruise line, and I've worked on cruises for years now. Here's what surprised me most about the experience.
I've worked on cruise ships for years. I always see passengers make these 13 mistakes.
I've worked on ships for over six years. Here are mistakes passengers make on cruises, from only eating at the buffet to keeping their phones on.
I've worked on cruise ships for over 6 years. Here's an inside look at what it's like living on board.
From sharing 120-square-foot cabins to partying at the crew bar, here's what it's really like living on a cruise ship, per a longtime employee.
I've worked on cruises for over 8 years. Here are 8 things passengers should always pay extra for.
After spending years working on cruises, I usually advise people to consider buying prearranged airport transfers, onboard Wi-Fi, and drink packages.
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I've worked on cruise ships for over 7 years. Here are the 8 biggest mistakes first-time passengers make.
From overpacking and flying into the port city the same day to heading straight for the buffet, there are several common errors new cruisers make.
I've worked on cruise ships for over 7 years. Here are 10 things first-time passengers should know.
From knowing what to pack to returning the pool towels, there are several things novice passengers should know before their first cruise vacation.
I've worked on cruise ships for 7 years. Here are my favorite port destinations of all time.
From tropical paradises like Mo'orea to adventurous hubs like Alaska and New Zealand, there are some ports that can liven your sailing itinerary.
I worked on the world's largest cruise ship. Here are 6 reasons it's one of the coolest I've sailed on.
I was an employee on the biggest cruise ship. From the 10-story slide to a realistic boardwalk, here's what made this Royal Caribbean boat so unique.
I've worked on cruise ships for 7 years. Here are 9 things passengers should pack and 9 they shouldn't.
Whether you're bringing several suitcases or traveling light with a backpack, there are things you should make room for and others to leave at home.
I've worked on cruise ships for 6 years. Here are 10 unique things I always pack.
After working on cruises for six years, here's what I pack for my time on board, from formal dresses and hats to a portable charger and earplugs.
I've worked on cruise ships for 6 years. Here are 10 things you need to know before booking your vacation.
From what's included in the original fare to what your cabin may look like, here are key moving parts to consider when planning an ocean getaway.
I've worked on a cruise ship for years. Here are 7 things passengers should stop wasting money on.
From individual drinks to workout classes and laundry, passengers should avoid spending money on several things, according to a crew member.
I've worked on cruise ships for 6 years. Here are the 10 things I wish passengers would stop doing.
I've worked on ships for years. Here are the things passengers shouldn't do, from getting to the boat late to hanging out with the crew in port.