Disney Destiny · October 24, 2026 Roll Call

Gratuities, service charges, Wi-Fi, drink packages and excursions can turn a $999 cruise into a $2,200 vacation. What each line actually charges, and how to see it coming.

Cruise ships were built to entertain strangers, not introduce them. Here is what actually works onboard, what does not, and why the best connections start before you board.

The single supplement can add 125-200% to your fare. Here is why it exists, which cruise lines have real solo cabins, which have none at all, and how to sail alone without paying for an empty pillow.

What started as two cruisers trying to meet people before boarding became a community helping shape its own platform. Jay shares the people, coffee, and questionable sleep habits behind CruiseHuddle—and why showing up personally still matters.