How to Cruise
The Cruises.com Smart Guide to Everything Cruising
Cruise Lines: Cruise Line Fleet Overviews & Ship Information
- Carnival Cruise Lines | Cruise Ship & Fleet Overview
- Celebrity Cruises | Cruise Ship & Fleet Overview
- Holland America Cruise Line | Cruise Ship & Fleet Overview
- Norwegian Cruise Line | Cruise Ship & Fleet Overview
- Princess Cruises | Cruise Ship & Fleet Overview
- Royal Caribbean International | Cruise Ship & Fleet Overview
Cruise Ports & Destinations
- Cruising to Athens, Greece: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
- Cruising to Bimini: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
- Cruising to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
- Cruising to Key West, Florida: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
- Cruising to Montego Bay, Jamaica: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
- Cruising to Nassau, Bahamas: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
Cruise Line Pre-Registration & Boarding Information
Cruise Line Private Islands
- Castaway Cay, Bahamas
- Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
- Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas
- What to do at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas | Royal Caribbean's Private Island
- Princess Cay, Bahamas
Cruise Packing Lists
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to the Caribbean and Mexico
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to Alaska
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to the Mediterranean
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to Canada and New England
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to Northern Europe
- Can I bring alcohol or other beverages onboard my cruise?
Travel Documents
- Do I need a REAL ID to travel on a cruise?
- What documentation is required for non-U.S. cruise travel?
- Do I need a passport to go on a cruise?
- How should I provide my name when booking my cruise?
- How can I get a passport for my cruise?
- Do I need a Visa to cruise?
Transportation & Transfers
- Florida (US) Cruise Ports
- East Coast (US) Cruise Ports
- West Coast (US) Cruise Ports
- Gulf of Mexico (US) Cruise Ports
- Non-United States Cruise Ports
- What does it mean if my cruise is tendered in port?
Life Onboard
- How do I make my cruise an all inclusive vacation?
- Are there medical services on board a cruise ship?
- What activities are available on a cruise for toddlers, children, and teens?
- Are there laundry services on board a cruise?
- Are there ATMs on board a cruise?
- Do I need to take a tender boat to get to my visiting cruise port?