Enjoy your vacation at sea with these writer-approved picks.

Cruise ship bathrooms are typically tiny, so unless you're shelling out the big bucks for a super-spacious suite, you're gonna want to get strategic about your makeup stash. Enter this genius ...

In my opinion, a three or four-day cruise is the perfect length of time for a first cruise. That way, you'll have enough time on board to figure out if cruising is for you, without the commitment of a ...

Planning a cruise requires thorough research and thoughtful decision-making. Once you’ve chosen your cruise line, ship and itinerary, the next steps involve planning activities for each port of call ...

It might surprise you to find that a typical cruise packing list isn’t going to be the same as a summer vacation packing list if you were traveling by plane. Some travel gear essentials — luggage, ...

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. After two weeks at sea, I’ve learned ...

I spent over 73 days on cruises this year, and there are a few things I won't be doing next year. I won't pay for a balcony room, and I won't let cruise lines choose my cabins for me to save money.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The internet is full of cruise packing lists that recommend more items than you really need for a cruise. Often times, certain ...

Optional extras available to purchase on a cruise can really add up. From drink packages and specialty dining to spa services and shore excursions, add-ons that you can purchase to make your cruise ...