For cruise ship passengers, Ocho Rios Jamaica offers activities for nature explorers, beach lovers, culture fans & foodies. Read our detailed port guide.
Category: Advice on Cruises
Advice on Cruises by Calculated Traveller Magazine.
Ready to set sail for a new adventure? Cruising is a great way to travel and see the world. Imagine the luxury of a hotel coupled with the ease of seeing a new destination, every day. Cruise ships also offer amenities and activities that will keep you busy and entertained from morning to night.
Cruising is one of our favourite pastimes and we’re sharing our best travel tips from on board and ashore with you. From port information to what to wear in the dining room, we have tips for first-timers and seasoned travellers too.
Follow our cruise travel advice and we’ll get you through boarding to your first shore excursion without a worry so that you can get the most out of your cruise.
Still contemplating if cruising is for you? Read our articles to get a real feel of what it’s like to travel from port to port and city to city. And we’ll address some real concerns like health and safety, travel preparations, and the top things to do during your once you’ve reached your port destination.
Are you ready to embark on your next adventure? For more of our top cruising articles, check out the reads below:
– You’ve Booked a Cruise, so Now What?
– Review: Go2 Travel Towel – A Travel-Friendly Towel
– First-Time Ship Experiences
– 19 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Cruise (but we hope you will)
– Seven Favourite Items I Pack in my Suitcase
One Day in Philipsburg St Maarten – Sun, Surf, Shopping and Star Wars
You’re visiting Philipsburg, St. Maarten via cruise ship and you know all about the fact that there are two sides to the island — the French side and the Dutch side. You could do an island tour, but really, you just want to go to the beach and avoid the crowds and the spectacle of 85-year-old naked men at Orient Beach and the big roaring planes that fly directly over your head at Maho Beach.
What I Love about Cruises
People are surprised when they hear that I’ve sailed on over 30 cruises. That adds up to more than 240 days on the water. Read what I love the most.
A Walking Tour Itinerary for One Day in San Juan Puerto Rico
You’re on a Caribbean cruise & you only have one day in San Juan Puerto Rico. Here’s a walking tour to guide you along the way with sights, food & shopping.
An Itinerary for Curacao in One Day
Seeing Curacao in one day ONLY? It’s impossible of course, but here’s a quick run down on what to see & what to do in the limited time frame of your visit.
19 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Cruise (but we hope you will)
Cruise holidays are a great travel option for a relaxed, no-nonsense vacation but not everyone feels this way. Here are 19 reasons why you shouldn’t cruise.
First-Time Cruise Ship Experiences
If you’ve never been on a cruise before, the pure act of taking a cruise holiday is a first-time experience, but the “firsts” don’t stop once you board the ship!
You’ve Booked a Cruise, so Now What?
You did your research; you studied all your options, you decided that booking a cruise was the best choice for you, but now, the fun truly begins! Booking the journey is only a fraction of the fun. The real excitement starts in exploring the options for how you plan to spend your time aboard the cruise.
Celebrating the Holidays at Sea on a Cruise Ship
When it comes to celebrating the holidays, cruise ships do it right. It’s a great stress-free holiday at sea for everyone and no one has to do dishes!
Top 10 Favourite Uses for Baby Wipes When Travelling
Read our 10 favourite tips for travelling with baby wipes. These tips for wet wipes are perfect for exploring the world and have nothing to do with babies!
One Relaxing Day Spent Exploring the Belize Cruise Port
Cruise ship port terminals are often pit stops to catch excursion buses and taxi tours. Read why the Belize Cruise Port and Belize City is the destination!
A Cruise Guide to Mahogany Bay Roatan Honduras
Read our detailed cruise passenger guide (including a taxi route map) on how to best spend your day at the port of Mahogany Bay in Roatan Honduras.
When is the Best Time to Shop for Caribbean Cruise deals?
We always plan and patiently wait for a fabulous cruise deal with a motto that; “The more you can save, the more you can cruise again”.
A Day at the Beach in Nassau Bahamas
Searching for a beach in Nassau Bahamas for a day in the sun? Read our guide to Junkanoo Beach & Saunders Beach – walking distance to the cruise port.
Avoid the Cruise Ship Crowds at Sapphire Beach, St Thomas USVI
Read why Sapphire Beach is the best beach near the cruise port in St. Thomas USVI with few crowds and lots of amenities. We’ll show you how to get here!
The iClever 6-Port USB Travel Wall Charger Review
The iClever 6-Port USB Travel Wall Charger is an excellent power charger to pack in your suitcase when you know there will be limited power outlets to plug in your USB devices.
Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center – Review
Located a short 20-minute drive North of Fort Lauderdale, this fabulous area is known for upscale living, and great beaches proved to be the ideal place for our crazy group of longtime friends that we call family.
10 Reasons to Visit Hilton Head Island Before/After Your Cruise
Your cruise to the Caribbean is over, but you aren’t ready to go home just yet… but where to stay? Why not visit Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?
7 Divine Dinners. A MSC Divina Food Review & Photo Essay
Say the word “cruise” and I don’t think of the islands – I think about what I ate! Here, I recount everything I ate on the MSC Divina complete with photos.
Who cares if you get sick on a Cruise Ship? The CDC does.
Traveling by cruise ship is an enjoyable and memorable way to see the world. Modern cruise ships are themselves a destination for travelers where food, entertainment, accommodations and activities can be found onboard the floating resort. But when you get large groups of people living together on a cruise ship it’s not all fun and… Continue reading Who cares if you get sick on a Cruise Ship? The CDC does.