From prebooking ship-based activities to downloading your cruise line's app, these are some of the things you should do in the weeks leading up to a cruise. advertisement. The Points Guy.

Key Points. Cruise ships offer some of the wildest activities on land or at sea. “Skydiving” while you’re in the middle of the ocean is a fantastic thing to do.

Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Viva features a variety of activities, including a 10-story, free-fall dry slide. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's safest A spotlight on America ...

If you don't do research, don't be surprised when you end up on a cruise full of spring breakers. My parents brought me on my first cruise when I was still rocking pacifiers and diapers.