by Ned S. Levi | Jan 5, 2026
I have 6 top health tips for cruisers when planning for seniors and mobility-impaired passengers Here are 6 top health tips for cruisers. Cruising can be a great way for seniors to travel. It eliminates the need for flights or trains between cities and the need to...
by Ned S. Levi | Aug 4, 2025
Booking a river cruise is significantly different than an ocean cruise. I have a dozen mistakes for you to avoid to help ensure you’ll have a top-quality river cruise experience. A river cruise can be a scenic and easy-going way to travel between interesting...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 21, 2025
I have a list of 20 items to complete in your cabin upon your arrival aboard. You booked a cruise and you’ve made it to your ship on time. You’ve gone through the boarding process and have your keycard. It’s time to actually board the ship. Go to...
by Ned S. Levi | May 5, 2025
I have 10 costly cruise mistakes every passenger must avoid. If you’ve never cruised before, there are serious potential problems to avoid. Prevent expensive mistakes when cruising, particularly for a cruise that visits international ports. Poor weather may...
by Ned S. Levi | Apr 14, 2025
As norovirus surges, Trump’s cutting of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program will kill off the VSP’s major work of keeping American cruise ship passengers safe. This year, a dozen outbreaks have occurred in which a total of 1,434 cruise ships’...
by Ned S. Levi | Dec 30, 2024
Choosing a cabin on a cruise ship involves numerous and often competing issues. I’ve got seven tips to help you choose a great cabin on your next cruise. I’m on a multi-week cruise as I write this column. I’m visiting ports and seas “Down Under.” The weather has...