Oliver Grant

Picture it: the sun rising over the ocean, a breeze gently tugging at your linen shirt, and you — completely at ease because you packed perfectly. Cruise holidays are about more than destinations; they’re about the experience — and what you wear can elevate that experience or detract from it. Whether you’re lounging poolside, dining Read More

Cruises are meant to be relaxing, luxurious escapes — floating cities where your biggest worry is which cocktail to try next. But for all the glossy brochures and dreamy itineraries, the world of cruise travel isn’t entirely free of risk. Unfortunately, a few bad actors — both onboard and ashore — see cruise passengers as Read More

You’ve finally booked your dream cruise. The itinerary is sorted, the bags are nearly packed — but then a new question surfaces: how much do you tip on a cruise? And who actually gets it? If you’ve found yourself confused about cruise tipping etiquette, you’re not alone. Between automatic service charges, optional cash tips, and Read More

The excitement of cruise holidays often gives way to a familiar dilemma — how do you fit everything you need without lugging around a bloated suitcase or fighting for drawer space in your cabin? Between dress codes, shore excursions, formal nights, and theme events, packing for a cruise can feel like planning a capsule wardrobe Read More

You step onboard with an exciting bonus — onboard credit. It feels like free money, and in a way, it is. But without a plan, it disappears quickly on things you might not even need. Onboard credit can dramatically improve your cruise experience — if you know how to use it strategically. Whether it’s a Read More

Picture this: you’re scrolling through cruise offers in early January and spot a luxury Mediterranean sailing at half the price you’d seen a month ago — with onboard credit, a free upgrade, and even Wi-Fi included. Welcome to wave season — cruising’s equivalent of Black Friday. Running from January through March, wave season is the Read More