Joselynn Chua

Do you have a cruise coming up? If so, you need to do the status match before you go on your cruise — it only takes five minutes, and you’ll regret it if you don’t. I didn’t do it on my first MSC cruise, as a result, I didn’t get the perks I should have

Are you planning a cruise on MSC? Before you go, you should know about all the free things included in your fare so you don’t waste money on things you can actually get for free!. I’ve cruised with MSC several times, and everything I’m sharing comes straight from my own experience. Even though MSC is

Are you going on a cruise on the MSC Meraviglia for the first time? I’ve cruised on this ship for the past two years in a row, and I already have another sailing booked for next year’s spring break. I’ve picked up insider tips that most first-time cruisers don’t discover until it’s too late—so consider

After years of cruising, I’ve realized one thing — cruise ships are masters at getting you to spend money. One little purchase here, one splurge there, and before you know it, you’ve spent hundreds on things you didn’t even need. And let me tell you, some of those onboard prices are honestly ridiculous. I’ve been

Are you thinking of going on a cruise during hurricane season? Worried the weather might ruin your vacation? Cruising during hurricane season can feel risky—one minute you’re enjoying the sun, and the next, a storm could force a port cancellation or make the seas choppy. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to avoid

Let’s be honest — one of the best things about going on a cruise is the unlimited food. From the buffet to elegant dinners and room service breakfast on your balcony, cruise food is a vacation all on its own. I’ve been on over 25 cruises across different cruise lines, and every single time, I

Love cruising but can’t stand the crowds? You’re not alone. The trick to finding peace on a cruise ship is simple—do the opposite of what everyone else is doing. Below, I’m sharing easy ways to escape the crowds and enjoy a calmer, more relaxing vacation at sea. 1. Avoid the Buffet on Embarkation Day The

Are you going on a cruise? Your shore excursions could actually ruin your trip if you’re not careful!  Below, I’m going to walk you through 12 common shore excursion mistakes — and I can tell you from experience, some of them can ruin an entire port day. 1. Ignoring the Activity Level Rating of the

Imagine stepping onto your cruise ship with an extra hundred dollars of free spending money in your account. Drinks, excursions, spa treatments, specialty dining, all covered with onboard credit you didn’t even pay for. Every time I cruise, I make sure I get at least $50 to $100 dollars in free onboard credit, and the

Cruises are one of the cheapest ways to vacation—unlimited food, Broadway-style entertainment, and a new destination almost every day—all for less than the cost of a hotel. Sounds amazing, right? But here’s the truth: if you’re not careful, a cruise can secretly drain your wallet with hidden costs you didn’t see coming. Some of these