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I Changed my Mind After Trying a Special eSim for Internet Access on my Cruise

Author: Bill

Trying GigSky - Better than ship wifi?Maybe when you cruise you disconnect, which is great.  I, however, always purchase internet access when cruising.  Sometimes this is because I’m working from a cruise ship, sometimes it’s for the same reason we all have internet access these days.  This isn’t without challenges, as some lines, like Carnival, block VPN services some may require for work.  On a recent cruise, we found that Virgin Voyages made some changes that meant if we wanted to use Zoom, we'd have to pay up.  So, we tried something new instead... read more

Virgin Voyages Tests Drink Packages - "Drink Like a VIP"

Author: Bill

__alt__Virgin Voyages is known for being 18+, but among those that have sailed, many also know them for extraordinary quality cocktails, and higher-quality spirits than are often found on cruise ships.  Unlike many lines that offer add-ons to your cruise which allow for unlimited (or practically unlimited) drinks during your voyage, each drink on Virgin is paid for a la carte - until now...

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The Missing Numbers That Makes Norwegian’s Huge New Ships Interesting

Author: Bill

__alt__Recently, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri revealed they’d struck a deal to build four new cruise ships for NCL. These ships will be very large and very expensive to build, and while we’ll share some numbers we know, there is a number relating to these new ships that we don’t know and it could indicate that Norwegian is taking a different approach.  We’ll warn you, we’re going to get a bit nerdy in this article, but we’ll also be offering you the chance to call us out in the future for being wrong - so keep reading! read more

Secret Messages You Didn’t Notice on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady

Author: Margaret M

__alt__ Virgin Voyages strives to provide an alternative spin on cruising and that approach has filtered all the way down to their interior design. With modern interiors that verge on Ikea-esque in form, Virgin’s ships offer a sleeker, more minimalist take on design when compared to the opulence other line’s ships offer. Despite this, Virgin still manages to give a nod toward maritime tradition. One unique way that they have accomplished this is through their elevator lobbies on Valiant Lady where, for those sailors ready to spend a little time decoding, this ship offers 16 “hidden” messages by way of maritime signal flags... read more

Sun Princess Ship Tour - Updated After Onboard Improvements!

Author: Bill

Sun Princess Ship Tour Sun Princess launched in early 2024, and just months into her journey, had some major changes to multiple restaurants and an entire deck!  In this video we'll take you on a tour of the improved Sun Princess, show you the public spaces, and offer insights along the way after we spent a week on board.  You can find this video and others on the CruiseHabit YouTube channel, along with updates on our other social channels, all linked here.  You can watch the full tour below... read more

The Best Way to Get To PortMiami for Your Cruise

Author: Bill

Getting to your cruise at PortMiamiPortMiami, located in Miami, FL is the busiest cruise port in the world, and located near several international airports, making it an easy trip for cruisers coming from all over.  Still, if you’re not from the area, it may be confusing to figure out the best way to get to the port for your cruise.  Depending on your party’s needs and preferences, and where you’re coming from, ride shares, car services, trains, shuttles, or pack mules might all be good options.  Actually, pack mules have upped their rates.  This article can help you decide what is right for you. read more

Are Cruise Tickets Always Refundable?

Author: Bill

__alt__It might be easy to imagine yourself having a great vacation, but we never know what life has in store for us.  So, when your plans don’t work out, can you get a refund on your cruise?  Cruise line booking policies can be complicated to understand, but we’ll see if we can help clear things up so you understand if cruise bookings are refundable... read more

Video: Cruising During Hurricane Season - What You Need to Know

Author: Bill

Cruising During Hurricane Season Hundreds of Caribbean cruises set sail every year during hurricane season, but understanding whether or not this is a good idea, how travel insurance can help in the event of a hurricane, and what the risks really are is something that can be confusing - especially to those new to cruising or not used to dealing with tropical weather systems. In this video we explain hurricane season, dispel some misconceptions, and... read more