Don't Let Your Cruise Ship Leave Without You!
From all-aboard times to tender ports and mobility challenges, here's how to make sure your ship doesn't sail without you.
Read the story →The travel journal
Stories & practical tips
Cruise memories, comfortable travel, and useful details for your next trip.
Before you book: is that port a tender stop?
The questions to ask about getting from the ship to shore when an itinerary includes tender ports.
Read the guideOne main plan can make a better sightseeing day
A flexible way to plan sightseeing with time for seats, meals, transport, and a shorter version of the day.
Read the guideMake your travel folder work without Wi-Fi
How to keep addresses, bookings, meeting points, and maps available when your phone has no internet connection.
Read the guideA hotel elevator is only the beginning
Practical questions about entrances, elevators, bathrooms, and room layouts before booking an accessible hotel stay.
Read the storyAirport assistance: plan the whole route
How to plan airport assistance from arrival to baggage claim, and how TSA Cares differs from airline wheelchair assistance.
Read the storyEvery suitcase needs a plan
Practical ways to plan luggage handling, transfers, and an easy first night on a longer cruise and land trip.
Read the storyChoosing an excursion I can actually enjoy
A Juneau whale watch and the questions I would ask before booking a day on the water.
Read the story →Getting off the ship should be part of the plan
What a difficult disembarkation taught me about arranging wheelchair assistance.
Read the story →Planning a slower way to Europe
Why a transatlantic crossing appeals to me, with comfort and mobility in mind.
Read the story →Small moments on a big Alaska cruise
Whales, sled dog puppies, glaciers, and the shipboard details that stayed with me.
Read the story →A few days in Sidney, BC
A waterfront hotel, a ferry crossing, and a quieter way to spend time near Victoria.
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