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Expert insights cruising

Do I need a visa to visit Europe?
Most American, Canadian and British citizens do not need a visa to visit the UK or EU as a tourist, but you will need a visa waiver from 2024.

Cruise prices are fixed, promotions change
Cruise prices are basically fixed. The promotions change

Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor - Pinnacle Club
Pinnacle Club is the highest with Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor society

The best time to book a cruise
A number of factors affect how to get the best price for a cruise, including how well the cruise is selling, how early or late you book and holiday sales.

Wi-Fi Hotspot - Getting the most out of your Internet package
Internet on cruise ships is normally quite expensive. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your Internet package.

Cruise line Shareholder Benefits
Three of the major cruise lines are publicly traded companies and provide shareholder benefits if you hold enough shares in the company. The cruise companies are Carnival Corporation, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean Group. (scroll down to view the shareholder information on each company)