Cruise tips

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.

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 (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)?

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?

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.

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!