Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 3

Previously, I covered the steps that led me to consider my first cruise and the education I received trying to navigate my way through the complex process of booking a cruise without destroying my wallet. Cruise Hacking has proved to be a whole new animal with some elements of Airline and Hotel Hacking, but with a whole new vocabulary to learn. In this last installment, I’ll cover my lively and informative phone conversations with NCL’s customer service agents, the details and lessons learned, and how I finally booked and paid for my first cruise, ever.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 2

Previously, I had gotten as far as the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) website where I was met by some really confusing and vague language about how much cruise my money would buy. I had picked out a 7-day cruise on the 2nd newest ship in their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway, and it looked like I […]
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide

Travel Hacking is a science, an art form, a sport and social alchemy, all working together to elevate your travel experience without emptying your bank account. After a few decades of travel hacking with the airlines and hotels, I have a decent system worked out. I may not always get the absolute best deal in […]
Travel Hacks | The Basics For First Time Cruisers

With these travel hacks for first-time cruisers you’re all set to start your journey. Learn about food, shipping, security, shore excursions and much more!
Repositioning Cruises | The Best Value Afloat

Cruises are funny. For some, they are a passion, an obsession even. For others, mention cruises and you get, “Meh, I don’t get it. Not for me.” I’m part of the passion camp. The whole idea of being in the middle of the ocean with the pink sands of Bermuda still lingering in my mind, […]