There’s no actual drinks package on Star Clippers’ cruises. But liquor is reasonably priced. Bring your water bottle to fill up at the Tropical Bar.
cruise tips
Getting from the Venice cruise port to the train station or Venice
Here’s our guide on how to get from the Venice cruise port to the Santa Lucia train station. Do it yourself? Or should you take a taxi to Mestre?
Gratuities on a Cruise: How much to tip?
Gratuities on a cruise (often automatically added) are a bit of a bugbear for passengers these days. So here’s the deal for 20 popular cruises. How much should you tip (or not)?
Say hello to the world’s best river cruises!
World’s best river cruises? Scenic and Crystal River Cruises are tops. New? U by Uniworld is oh-so trendy. The “Viking Ra” also debuted in Egypt in 2018. More here!
Viking Cruise bar menu: Everything you want to know!
Wine and beer are free on Viking Cruises at lunch and dinner. Nice! So should you get the upgraded drinks package for cocktails and premium wine?
Luxury Ship-Within-a-Ship Cruises on Big Ships
You want the deluxe perks associated with small ship cruising (a suite, fine dining) on a big ship? Say “hello” to the exclusive “ship within a ship” concept.
Cool tips to spice up your cruise. Like… Take your folding bicycle!
Skip the cookie-cutter cruise with these tips for how to improve your cruise. Take your own folding bicycle. Get an air deviation to tack on a land stay. And more!
