You Need To Know – Banned Cruise Items

If you’ve taken a cruise or two before, this list is likely something you’ve seen in the past. However, for the “uncruised” this is an important read (and it never hurts to have a refresher). There are many banned cruise items that the lines outright prohibit and others they tightly control, and it’s your responsibility … Read more

CDC Cuts May Impact Cruise Ship Sanitation

Recent cuts announced by the CDC included potential impacts to a critical health program for the cruise industry. The cuts hit the Vessel Sanitation Program by reducing the number of support staff. Ripples from the changes could impact the cruise lines at every port in the U.S. What is the Vessel Sanitation Program? The Vessel … Read more

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Ban Popular Travel Items

I can’t help but feel that some of this is just petty. In the last few months, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) and Celebrity Cruises banned popular travel items. The customer response has been, mixed, as far as I can tell, and our personal experience at Far Far Away Travels was, in the politest terms … Read more