Is Your Cruise Really All-Inclusive? The Hidden Costs Nobody Warns You About
You step onto the ship ready to relax, but by the end of the cruise, your onboard bill is screaming louder than the sail-away party. Sound familiar? Let’s pull back the curtain on all the sneaky ways cruises drain your wallet. If you like cruising but don’t like wasting money, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Bring a notebook or your Notes app—you’ll want to keep track.
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Are Cruise Line Drink Packages Actually Worth It?
Are cruise drink packages worth it, or are you just sipping your way into a spending spree? In this episode, I break down everything you need to know before saying “yes” to that unlimited drink deal. I'll discuss the cruise drink package hidden traps, like port day limitations and drink caps, you should absolutely consider before buying.
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Cruise News SHOCKER: Drink Package Hikes, Bed Bugs & Port Changes
From surprise drink package changes and ships moving ports, to drug arrests, stomach bugs, and even BED bugs, we break it all down in this week’s cruise update. I share honest thoughts, helpful tips, and talk ship about that new cruise documentary on Netflix making waves.
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Paradise Beach Cozumel: Still Worth It?
Paradise Beach has long been a favorite Cozumel all-inclusive beach club for cruisers, but is it still worth the hype in 2025?
I've been many, many times and I'll share my honest take bout why this became my favorite beach club in Cozumel, but.... that opinion has started to change a bit (spoiler: it’s getting crowded). I also discuss some of the other best beach clubs in Cozumel like Mr. Sancho’s, Nachi Cocom, and Iberostar.
Paradise Beach: Book Now
Mr. Sancho’s: Book Now
Iberostar Resort Cozumel: Book Now
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Carnival's Cultural Targeting Controversy & Royal Caribbean’s $600M Gamble
Would you skip supporting local businesses for a day in a mega-resort with lazy rivers and infinity pools? Royal Caribbean’s $600 million “Perfect Day Mexico” project has locals in Costa Maya worried and cruisers buzzing.
This week, we unpack that development, Carnival's growing controversies over speaker bans and music choices, leading to charges of cultural targeting, and a heartbreaking story of a cruise passenger who lost his wife.
Welcome to Professor Melissa's Cruise Pod, your go-to guide for everything cruising! Tune in for top tips, savvy hacks, advice, and stories from a cruise enthusiast who’s been there and done it all (well, not "all", but a lot!). Whether you're planning your first voyage or looking to elevate your next trip... or, if you just love everything cruise-related, subscribe and tune in to the Cruise Pod.
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