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Practical guides to help you travel smart and stay safe — before you board and while you sail.

Travel Intelligence

How to Add CruiseAware.com™ as a Preferred Source on Google

A practical guide to choosing CruiseAware.com™ as a Google Preferred Source, what the setting does, and how CruiseAware uses authoritative travel information.

August 29, 2026 3 min read
Travel Intelligence

Should You Know the Risks Before You Travel?

Learn how CruiseAware turns travel warnings into practical preparation without letting risk ruin your cruise or international trip.

August 25, 2026 10 min read
Travel Intelligence

You Don't Have to Be Taking a Cruise to Use CruiseAware™

CruiseAware™ isn't only for cruise passengers. Use our country intelligence to research international travel safety, health risks, preparedness, emergency information, and destination conditions before any trip.

August 11, 2026 7 min read
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Safety & Security

Electronic Safety on Cruises: Avoid Phone, Wi-Fi and Internet Scams

Learn how to protect your phone, accounts and money from unsafe Wi-Fi, phishing, QR-code fraud and other electronic scams aboard cruise ships and in international ports.

August 1, 2026 9 min read
Announcements

CruiseAware Launches Its New Cruise Health & Safety Platform

CruiseAware.com has relaunched as a full cruise travel intelligence platform — free destination safety guides, live CDC ship sanitation scores, health alerts, and weekly briefings, all in one place.

July 20, 2026 4 min read
Ship Safety

Cruise Ship Sanitation Scores Explained: What the CDC's VSP Numbers Really Mean

What does a cruise ship sanitation score of 95 mean? Learn how the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspects ships, what passing and failing scores are, and how to check your ship before you book.

July 10, 2026 6 min read
Health at Sea

How to Avoid Norovirus on a Cruise: 9 Practical Tips That Actually Work

Norovirus outbreaks make headlines, but a few simple habits dramatically cut your risk. Here's how cruise travelers can avoid stomach bugs at sea, from handwashing to buffet strategy.

July 3, 2026 7 min read
Preparedness

Cruise Statistics Every Traveler Should Know: Why Safety and Health Preparedness Matters

Learn cruise statistics, destination risks, and health preparedness so you can travel smarter with CruiseAware.

July 2, 2026 6 min read
Ship Safety

Essential Cruise Safety Tips and Travel Advice: What Travelers Need to Know Before You Go

Learn cruise safety and destination preparedness so you can travel smarter with CruiseAware.

June 25, 2026 5 min read
Preparedness

The Health & Safety Cruise Packing List Most Travelers Forget

Beyond sunscreen and formal wear: the medical kit, documents, and safety items experienced cruisers pack — especially important for travelers 45 and up.

June 24, 2026 5 min read
Destinations

Is Your Cruise Port Safe? How to Research a Destination Before You Sail

A practical guide to checking travel advisories, health notices, and local safety conditions for every port on your cruise itinerary — using free official sources.

June 12, 2026 6 min read
Destinations

Best Platforms for Cruise & Destination Intelligence Information

The best platforms and official sources for cruise and destination intelligence - and how to use them before you sail.

June 10, 2026 6 min read