Thirteen Tips for First Time Cruisers

I say get a passport. Yes, you can get on ships and in and out of most ports with a ID and/or birth certificate, those types of things.

I think if you're going to do any traveling at all, maybe more than one piece of travel, my suggestion is get a passport.

Each cruise line has its own vibe. It's not necessarily better than another, but it's different than another.

I think if you are open-minded and you go on a ship, any ship, you're going to have a good time.