Cruise Loyalty Archives

Ten Cruise Hacks and Cruise Tips For Your Next Trip

Mike FriedmanJanuary 7, 2020

I'm a huge fan of cruising. In terms of value, I think it is the single-best vacation option and, frankly, nothing else comes close. Still, that doesn't keep me from trying to save even more money on my trip. Cruise tips and cruise hacks can enhance your experience and save you some cash. ...

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Ocean Rewards: A New Cruise Rewards Program From Carnival Corporation

Mike FriedmanAugust 5, 2019

When it comes to loyalty programs, cruise lines are way behind their colleagues in the airline and hotel businesses. Their cruise rewards schemes are clunky, don't have redeemable points and, at times, difficult to interpret. So I'm not sure why the Carnival parent company is launching a new cash back shopping rewards right now (Ocean Rewards), but hey, that's their prerogative....

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Major Cruise Lines Increasing Cruise Ship Fees and Charges

Mike FriedmanJune 7, 2019

I’m a big fan of cruising and tend to write a lot about them. They’re an excellent value and can be a good way to see multiple locations on the same trip. But one of the trends in the industry is troubling: Cruise ship fees and charges....

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