Coffee & Chat with Silver Tides Travel

Do You Really Need a Cruise Excursion? Do You Really Need a Cruise Excursion? You finally arrive at your port. The ship is docked. The sun is shining. You have the whole day ahead of you. And then you hear: “What excursion are you doing?” Maybe everyone around you seems to have a tour booked. And you start wondering: “Wait… am I supposed to have one?” 😂 The short answer is: Nope. You don't have to book an excursion just because you're on a cruise. In fact, sometimes the best

Easy doesn't necessarily mean effortless. And understanding the difference can make your cruise much more enjoyable.

Embarkation Day You booked the cruise. You packed the suitcase. You made it to the port. Now what? If you're a first-time cruiser—or it's been a while since your last cruise—embarkation day can feel like a lot. There are signs everywhere. People are moving in every direction. You're checking documents, handing over luggage, figuring out where to go next… and somewhere in the middle of all that, you may find yourself thinking: “Okay… what exactly am I supposed to be doing?” Ta