cruise ships

Confused blond woman standing in front of a cruise ship.
GUIDES

My friend canceled on our cruise, and now I’m going alone and being charged a solo supplement. Can they do that?

Why do cruise lines charge a solo supplement? Learn why your price increases when traveling alone and whether cruise lines are allowed to do it.
May 20, 2026 Allison Robertson
Concerned woman standing in front of a cruise ship.
GUIDES

I prepaid for cruise excursions, and they were canceled. The cruise line says it was a “known risk” and won’t refund me. Can they do that?

Do cruise lines have to refund canceled excursions? Learn when you’re entitled to money back and what “known risk” really means for your trip.
May 19, 2026 Allison Robertson
HAPAG-Dampfschiff Prinzessin Victoria Luise
WORLD HISTORY

The Horrifying Story Of The Prinzessin Victoria Luise, The First Cruise Ship

On a dark December night in 1906, the world’s first cruise ship ran aground in Jamaica—and in the wake of the crash, the Prinzessin Victoria Luise’s captain did the unthinkable.
January 15, 2025 Samantha Henman
Shocked tourist looking at a cruise ship bill.
GUIDES

I just got back from a cruise that I thought was all-inclusive—but my onboard bill is huge. What counts as “included”?

What does all-inclusive mean on a cruise? Learn what’s actually included, what costs extra, and how to avoid surprise onboard charges.
May 7, 2026 Allison Robertson
A confused young man standing in front of a cruise ship.
GUIDES

I was kicked off a cruise for violating their “code of conduct,” and now I’m stuck covering my own travel home. Is that legal?

Can a cruise line remove you and make you pay your way home? Learn your rights, cruise contracts, and what happens after a code of conduct violation.
May 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
AI-generated image of a man worried about charges from his cruise.
TRAVEL TIPS

I disputed some unknown charges at guest services during the cruise, but they reappeared on my final bill after disembarkation. What can I do?

You did exactly what you were supposed to do when you noticed strange charges on your onboard account: went to guest services, and had them reviewed. But after the cruise, your final bill shows those same charges again. The good news is this situation isn’t as rare as it feels, and you still have several ways to deal with it.
April 14, 2026 Alex Summers


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