How to Choose the Right Cruise
Start Cruise School with the decisions that shape your vacation.
Plan my cruise with YolandaCruise School with Yolanda
Watch & Learn
Choose the right ship, understand the real cost, and get ready for your vacation with Yolanda's practical cruise advice.
Featured lesson
Ship or Destination? How to Choose the Right Cruise Itinerary | Cruise School Ep. 4
A beautiful ship can't save the wrong itinerary.
Plan my cruise with YolandaWatch on YouTubeNew to cruising?
Start with Cruise School
Start with choosing a cruise, packing for it, and deciding how to book. Each lesson gives you a useful next step.
10 Things to Pack for a Cruise First-Timers Forget
Pack with confidence, leave the extra suitcase at home, and prepare for embarkation.
Get the free packing rules guideBest Way to Book a Cruise: Direct, Costco, or Travel Agent?
Understand the booking options and decide how much planning support you want.
Plan my cruise with YolandaFrom watching to planning
Bring your people.
Family reunion, milestone birthday, friends trip, or church group? Yolanda helps you choose the sailing and organize the details. Each traveler gets a clear way to request their own cabin.
No planning fees. Travelholics is compensated by travel suppliers.
Quick cruise answers
Did Brilliance of the Seas make my official Top 5 Royal Caribbean ships?
Why Cruise Lines Hide the Service Charge
SAME CRUISE. DIFFERENT DEALS.
More from Yolanda
Big Ship vs. Small Ship: Which Cruise Is Right for You?
Compare the ship experience before choosing the cruise that fits your people.
Plan my cruise with YolandaWelcome to Cruise School with Yolanda
Meet Yolanda and find your starting point.
Plan my cruise with YolandaCan You Actually Remove Cruise Gratuities?
Understand cruise gratuities and ask better questions about the total cost.
Plan my cruise with YolandaMy #1 Royal Caribbean Ship Will Surprise You
Yolanda shares her firsthand ship opinions so you can choose for your travel style.
Plan my cruise with YolandaLive cruise Q&A
Bring the questions you still have. Subscribe on YouTube for new lessons and live conversations with Yolanda, or explore her TikTok shows.