When it comes to cruising, we think that longer is better.  Recently though we enjoyed the newly refurbished Norwegian Sky for a three night sailing, and it reminded us that sometimes a weekend getaway on a great ship is just what the doctor ordered.  Ric and Billy talk about their staterooms, the various packages NCL offers, as well as dining, drinking, and enjoying all that Norwegian Sky and Great Stirrup Cay has to offer.

Norwegian Sky 3 Night Cruise Live Blog

The Best Time to Cruise - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 16

The Difference Between Stateroom Types, Categories & Guarantees: Demystifying the Stateroom Selection

Uber, Lyft, Cabs, Shuttles? How to Get to and from Your Cruise Easily & Cheaply

Manila SOUL - The band we enjoyed on Norwegian Sky

Key West - Great Cruise Destinations Don't Have to Be Far Away - Episode 2

Mariner of the Seas Live Blog

Want to book a trip like ours? Get help from a great travel agent and support the show!

Usually when we think of planning for a cruise, the thoughts are about fun, relaxation, and getting away from it all. Things happen though, and travel insurance can help take the sting out of unfortunate circumstance - but only if you understand it, and buy the right type of policy for your needs.  We've discussed trip insurance before at CruiseHabit.com, but with hurricane season just beginning, we thoughts we'd cover the seven things you should know about travel insurance.

How to Pick the Right Travel Insurance Policy for Your Next Cruise

Cruising During Hurricane Season

Royal Caribbean Blog's Hotel Reviews

Comparing Cruise Line Credit Cards

Should I Use a Travel Agent or Book Directly with a Cruise Line?

I mentioned my awesome travel agent - you can try them out yourself!

On this special episode we sat down with Frank Del Rio, the President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.  We discuss his journey from a boy in Cuba to the CEO of a publicly traded company, the cruise industry's growth potential, fleet expansions, what he's most excited about at NCL, Oceania, & Regent Seven Seas, and more.   

Norwegian Sky Emerges From Three-Week Drydock with New Lounges, Starbucks, Sushi Bar, and More

OceaniaNEXT, Including a $100 Million Overhaul of Oceania's R-Class Ships

Norwegian Bliss Details Revealed Including Laser Tag & Largest Competitive Racetrack at Sea

Oceania Cruises Orders Two Allura-Class Ships - Will Offer More Space for Guest

HAL Nieuw Statendam Live Blog

Planning a cruise requires a lot of decision making.  Some things come down to preference, but if you're looking for the cheapest time of the year to cruise Alaska or the Caribbean we can help.  After analyzing thousands of price points across the year, we go over the most economical and most expensive times to sail, as well as why the time of year matters.

Which cruise line is best for me? The differences between cruise lines. (explaining different types of lines)

What are repositioning cruises?

Nieuw Amsterdam Live Blog

What happens if I book a cruise and then the price goes down?

A 'Fare' Price - Cruise Pricing & Promotions Explained

Key West - Great Cruise Destinations Don't Have to Be Far Away

Cruise pricing can require a lit bit of explanation, but sales and promotions can be even more confusing.  Some promotions aren't combinable, sales can take percentages off rates that aren't easily found, and different packages offer different levels of value depending on what you're looking for.  Whether you're hunting for the best deal, or just trying to understand how much a cruise will cost you, we'll try and make it a bit easier to understand.

How Much Does it Cost to Dock a Cruise Ship?

Should I use a travel agent or book directly with a cruise line?

What Is Onboard Credit (OBC) & How Can You Use It?

Cruise Line Beverage Packages: Should you get a drink package?

What happens if I book a cruise and then the price goes down?

First Glimpse of Virgin Voyages Prices

Over the past couple years we've had the opportunity to watch a new cruise line emerge.  With details of Virgin Voyages trickling out at a pace that leaves us constantly wanting more, we thought we'd take this episode to share what we know so far about Sir Richard Branson's first dive into cruising.  We talk about who is behind the line, what the ship will be like, the things that make Virgin Voyages so different - and even tattoos.  Check out the links below for photos, renderings and more information. 

Virgin Voyages Reveals Additional Details: No passengers and no children.

Branson promised different, did Virgin deliver? A First Look at Virgin Voyages' Cruise Ships!

Virgin Voyages Gives Sailors (Cruisers) Another Way to Remember Their Sailing - With Tattoos at Sea!

Virgin Voyages Names First Ship, Aims to Keep Sailors & the Environment Healthy

Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady to Deliver Distinctly Non-Cruise Dining. Drag Brunch & Food Hall? Yes. Buffet & Dining Room? Nope.

Virgin Voyages Reveals Clever Cabins and RockStar Suites on Scarlet Lady

First Glimpse of Virgin Voyages Prices

All Virgin Voyages Articles

One thing every great vacation has in common is a beginning. On a cruise, that's called Embarkation Day. From when to show up at the terminal, to where to find food, but avoid crowds when everyone else is heading to the buffet, we're covering everything you need to know about your first day onboard.

CruiseHabit.com Packing List and Artlicles

Cruise Line Transfers

Hotel "Park and Cruise" Packages

Uber, Lyft, cabs, and other ways to get to the port

12 Things You Should Do the First Day of Your Cruise

Looking back on great cruises is nice, but looking forward to those trips we have ahead of us is even more exciting.  On this episode Ric and Billy discuss their 2018 cruises and talk about where they'll be sailing in 2019.

MSC Seaside Live Blog

Mariner of the Seas Live Blog

Celebrity Infinity Live Blog

Celebrity Edge Live Blog

Celebrity Revolution

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast - Three Wishes

CruiseHabit's Instagram Account

Royal Caribbean Blog January Orlando Meet

When cruising Celebrity Edge, we found that Eden isn't just a bar, restaurant, show, cafe, or lounge - nor is it all those things smashed into one space.  Struggling to describe Eden, and especially the experiences this fantastic space provides, we decided it would be best to dedicate an entire episode to just this topic.  We've also linked to a number of relevant photos in the notes below.

Celebrity Edge December Live Blog Posts

Eden on Celebrity Edge, Photos & Videos

In part two of our review of Celebrity Edge, we start discussing the entertainment options around Edge, mention some crew members and officers, and even cover what we wish was different on this great new ship.  If you've not yet listened to the first part of this episode, you can find it linked in the show notes below, along with pictures, video, and more.

Celebrity Edge December Live Blog Posts

Celebrity Edge in Review Part 1 - Episode 9

La Petite Chef & Friends on Celebrity Edge (including video of each course)