Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Packing smartly for a cruise is an essential step in ensuring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Packing for a cruise can be a puzzle, especially for a first-time cruiser on a long sailing. It can be challenging to determine ...

For first-timers packing for a Viking ocean cruise, our advice: Preparing for any trip involves planning—as well as careful pruning: Don’t wait until the last minute. Think through where you’ll be, ...

A Norway cruise tops the wish-list of many cruise travelers worldwide. Whenever you travel, packing the right gear can make or break the experience. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor. Forbes ...

These days, there seems to be a cruise for every type of traveler, from luxury liners with all the comforts of a hotel to expedition-style sailings equipped for adventure. No matter what type of ...

Given that cruise ships are floating hotels, first-time cruisers would be forgiven for thinking that they can simply pack as if they're staying in one. Wrong - as revealed here by travel experts, ...