cruise tips

Illustration of Cabo San Lucas' El Arco seen from Quantum of the Seas

Quantum of the Seas: Baja Mexico Cruise from LA

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Quantum of the Seas' Baja Mexico cruises from Los Angeles: Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, Catalina Island, tender ports, and planning each shore day.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Quantum of the Seas

Quantum of the Seas Tips: Los Angeles Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Quantum of the Seas tips for sailing from Los Angeles: what to book early, beating the lines on the North Star, parking at San Pedro, and port days.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Quantum of the Seas

Best Cabins on Quantum of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Quantum of the Seas to book and which to avoid, including the value Virtual Balcony, with a full deck-by-deck guide to every category.

Illustration of the Royal Esplanade and atrium aboard Quantum of the Seas

What to Expect on Quantum of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Quantum of the Seas: the North Star, RipCord skydiving, SeaPlex, Two70, the Bionic Bar, and how the original Quantum ship really feels.

Illustration of Quantum of the Seas at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Quantum of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Quantum of the Seas, the original Quantum-Class ship, sailing from Los Angeles to Baja Mexico and the Mexican Riviera year-round.

Illustration of guests boarding Spectrum of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Asia Cruise: Spectrum of the Seas Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time Asia cruiser's guide to Spectrum of the Seas: booking, sailing from Singapore, short-getaway packing, embarkation, dining, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of a Malaysian and Thai port scene on a Spectrum of the Seas cruise

Spectrum of the Seas: Southeast Asia Ports Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A Southeast Asia ports guide for Spectrum of the Seas from Singapore: Penang, Port Klang for Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, and how to plan each shore day.

Illustration of Singapore's Marina Bay skyline seen before a Spectrum of the Seas cruise

Spectrum of the Seas: Singapore Cruise Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to cruising Spectrum of the Seas from Singapore: the terminals, what to do before you sail, getting to the port, and planning your embarkation day.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Spectrum of the Seas

Spectrum of the Seas Tips: Asia Cruise Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Spectrum of the Seas tips for an Asia cruise: what to book early, beating the lines on the North Star and SkyPad, and planning short-getaway port days.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Spectrum of the Seas

Best Cabins on Spectrum of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Spectrum of the Seas to book and which to avoid, how the Golden, Silver and Star Suite Class tiers work, and a deck-by-deck guide.