From packing the right shoes to reading the fine print, there are ways to decrease your chances of unwanted surprises. Avoid committing these don'ts, and you can enjoy a worry- and embarrassment-free day in port.
Finger sandwiches, delicate cakes and scones with clotted cream. Afternoon tea is, of course, a British tradition and, fortunately, it's found its way on to cruise ships, too.
You might not be booking a Mediterranean cruise for the beaches, but you'd be making a mistake not to visit one. In addition to culture, cuisine and history, cruise ports in the Med have some stunning shoreline views to offer.