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Professor Melissa in a denim jacket aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras, enjoying the cruise atmosphere.

How to Choose a Cruise Cabin: My Unexpected Balcony Fail advice

Celebrity Silhouette cruise review; ship docked in Nassau

Honest Celebrity Cruises Review: Pros & Cons advice

Professor Melissa with her luggage on disembarkation day

Best Ways to Handle Luggage with Cruise Disembarkation advice

An MSC cruise ship docked at port, with smoke coming from its funnel and a waterslide visible on the top deck.

Cruise Tips for Beginners: Your Ultimate First-Time Cruise Guide advice

A woman in a purple dress enjoying dinner on a cruise ship in the main dining room during elegant night

Flexible vs. Set Time Cruise Dining: What to Know Before You Choose advice

Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam docked at a cruise port

5 Smart Ways to Find Cheap or Free Cruises in 2025 advice

A Carnival cruise line towel provided free for cruise guests to use on and off the cruise ship

Cruise Towels Explained: What to Expect and What to Pack advice

MSC Seascape cruise ship docked with diverse passengers, debunking the myth that cruises are just for old people

Debunking Cruise Myths: What Cruising Is Really Like advice

Professor Melissa smiling excitedly while pointing at a slot machine!

How to Get Free Cruises Through Casino Programs advice

Professor Melissa and her daughter getting beach massages at Paradise Beach in Cozumel, Mexico, one of the top 5 unforgettable crise port destinations

5 Must-See Caribbean Cruise Ports for Unforgettable Adventures (2025) advice caribbean

Professor Melissa and her daughter standing on a dock in Belize, posing in front of a wooden ship structure

Cruise Ports Travelers Hate (But Might Still Be Worth Visiting) advice

Professor Melissa's top picks for the best swimsuit cover-ups for cruisers

Best Swimsuit Cover-Ups for a Cruise: Stylish & Comfortable Picks for 2025 advice shopping

Professor Melissa in a crystal clear water

Full Coverage Bikinis for a Cruise: Stylish Swimwear That’s Amazon-Approved advice shopping

Using a travel specific credit card can be beneficial for cruisers

Cruise Money Tips: How to Avoid Hidden Fees and Overspending at Sea advice

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