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According to the IRS, the average tax refund is around $3,000. At Oyster, we like to think of these yearly windfalls as zero-effort travel funds. Let’s just say $3,000 can cover some big bucket-list turf, making those far-flung places suddenly a “book now” button away. While we’re waiting on that deposit, here’s a dreamy list…
Tender Boat on Carnival Liberty/Oyster Though there are no hard statistics on how many cruise ship passengers get scammed at ports every year (the majority of victims don’t report the crimes due to time, embarrassment, and the pure inconvenience of filling out a police report abroad), it’s safe to say that cruisers are at a…
We’ve outlined some of the most outrageous features on cruise ships — like go-kart racing, which is now coming to the Norwegian Bliss. However, there are still plenty of other exciting attractions and unique experiences that you might not expect to find on a cruise ship. Here are seven of our favorites — proof that…
There’s no question that selecting a cruise ship can be a difficult task given the abundance of choices available. We’re here to help you find the vessel that’s most suited to your personality and individual needs. How, you ask? We’ll be comparing two of the most popular cruises currently sailing the seven seas. For now,…
Raise your hand if you like freebies. That’s everyone, right? Even better, you can earn those freebies by doing something you love — going on a cruise. Every major cruise line runs loyalty programs, giving devoted travelers rewards for simply heading out on vacation. It’s a win-win: Travelers get incentive to get back onboard again…
If you’re someone who books a cruise to let your hair down — whether that means partying with a cocktail or several, hitting the nightclubs, throwing your hands up in the air as you zip down a waterslide, or even seeking out a romantic fling a la “The Love Boat” — then we come bearing…
The Waterworks on Carnival Pride/Oyster When you imagine yourself on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, you probably have a vivid image of lying poolside on a sun lounger with a margarita in one hand and a big floppy hat protecting your eyes from the sun’s blinding rays. Or, maybe you’re picturing the whole family…
The days when being at sea meant you had to cram yourself in a cramped cabin are long over. Just as cruise lines are pulling out all the stops and offering more eye-popping amenities, the cabins you can stay in are becoming equally luxe. Some are so comfortable that a few retirees have even decided…
It’s been a wild year in the travel industry, from the growth of trans-Atlantic budget airlines to travel bans. With 2017 (finally) coming to a close, we’re looking ahead to what we think 2018 will hold for travel.
Exterior on Caribbean Princess Before cruising regulation laws changed in 2016, “cruises to nowhere” were a popular and profitable way for cruise lines to offer quickie two-day vacations that led to, well, nowhere. Essentially, these cruises let passengers enjoy everything onboard the ship without docking at a port of call. It was partially a marketing…