We took our first cruise together in January 2007 on the original Legend of the Seas, and in the nearly 20 years and 100-plus sailings since, a lot of the cruise advice we once followed religiously is outdated. Some changed because the cruise lines' policies have evolved over the years.
Others changed because two decades of sailing have taught us better. Either way, here's the 15 things we stopped doing and what we do now instead. 1.
Grabbing the Lowest Fare Without a Second Look The old advice: book the cheapest fare you can find. Back when we started cruising, that made sense. Cruise lines had a handful of fare categories, most were refundable, and the gap between picking your own cabin and taking a guarantee was small.
So, we booked the cheapest fare we could find, every time. And it rarely mattered. Then everything changed.
What changed: the whole fare structure. Now there are categories for everything, with refundable and non-refundable rates, and that rock-bottom price usually comes with the strictest terms and conditions. The lowest "lock it in" or "guarantee" rates usually mean no changes, no refunds, and a penalty if you cancel.
On top of that, newer…
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