Cruise Travel 101

Cruise extras can add up fast. After more than 25 cruises, I’ve learned which things I’m willing to spend money on and which ones I usually skip. In this episode, I’m sharing 11 things I rarely or never pay extra for on a cruise, including drink packages, bottled water, specialty coffee, specialty dining, room service fees, spa treatments, cruise photos and more. I’ll also share what I do instead...

MSC Cruises can be a great value, but it’s easy to spend much more than expected once you start adding drink packages, Wi-Fi, shore excursions, specialty dining and other extras. In this episode of Cruise Travel 101, I’m sharing some of the biggest ways people waste money on MSC Cruises and how to avoid them. I’ll also share real examples from my own MSC cruises, including how my family saved hund...

Is an MSC cruise in Europe different from an MSC cruise in the United States? Surprisingly, yes. After taking five MSC cruises—three in the U.S. and two in Europe, including Mediterranean and Scandinavian sailings—I've noticed some important differences between the two. In this episode, I'm sharing what it's really like to cruise MSC in Europe versus the U.S., including differences in...

Welcome to another episode of Suburb's 101 Travel Podcast- Cruise Travel 101. In this episode, we'll discuss the worst mistakes you can make when going on a cruise with kids. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! Are you going on a cruise with kids? Traveling with kids is always cha...

Welcome to another episode of Suburb's 101 Travel Podcast- Cruise Travel 101. In this episode, I'll be giving an honest review of my experience sailing on an MSC Cruise for the First Time. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! When I booked my first MSC cruise, I'll admit that I...

Welcome to another episode of Suburb's 101 Travel Podcast- Cruise Travel 101. In this episode, we'll discuss why you are worse off with anytime dining on a cruise. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! Many cruise lines advertise anytime dining as a great perk. But the truth is, you...

Welcome to another episode of the Cruise Travel 101 podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss the pros and cons of going on a cruise during hurricane season. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! Are you considering going on a cruise but hesitating because it’s during hurricane season? Hu...

Welcome to another episode of the Cruise Travel 101 podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss important things to know before going on an Alaska cruise. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! For many, Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list cruise destination. You want to make sure you...

Welcome to another episode of the Cruise Travel 101 podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss why I still went on my cruise despite a Tropical storm warning. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! I'm heading off on a Caribbean cruise. But, the timing couldn't be worse since there...

Welcome to another episode of the Cruise Travel 101 podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss rookie mistakes that are major time wasters on a cruise. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! If you're new to cruising, you might not know how to make the most of your time on board. To hel...

Welcome to another episode of the Cruise Travel 101 podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss common money mistakes people make on a cruise. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! Planning to go on a cruise? Here are some tips to avoid common money mistakes that many cruisers make. Don&#39...

Welcome to another episode of the Cruise Travel 101 podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss cruise mistakes that could leave you stranded at the cruise port. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! Getting left behind by your cruise ship is a nightmare scenario that nobody wants to experi...

Welcome to another episode of the Cruise Travel 101 podcast. Today's episode is written by Suburbs 101's editor-in-chief and an avid cruise enthusiast, Joselynn Chua, who has been on over 25 cruises! Are you planning to go on a cruise for the first time? Don't make foolish and embarrassing mistakes that can easily ruin your cruise vacation. In this podcast, we will discuss the common m...

Welcome to the very first episode of Cruise Travel 101, the travel podcast by Suburbs 101. I love going on cruises, but one thing that I hate about cruising is the final bill that I receive at the end of the cruise. It seems that no matter how careful I am with my spending, extra expenses always crop up along the way. Having been on over 25 cruises, I've learned a few tricks to help me save mo...