Fascinated by the idea of embarking on a cruise? We suggest you get your basics right by checking out cruisecritic.com, for an A to Z guide about cruising on the high seas.

Why Seadream is the Uma Thurman of cruises

Fascinated by the idea of embarking on a cruise? We suggest you get your basics right by checking out cruisecritic.com, for an A to Z guide about cruising on the high seas.
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Luxurious cruises sailing to exotic lands, where the romantic lead conveniently chance upon each other, are a staple of rom-com movies.

Thankfully, the real deal isn't too different; cruises are luxurious spaces where you can gamble, get royal treatment, eat opulently and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.

But if you're clueless about the nitty-gritty involved,u00a0 it's best you begin here.

For first-timers, the site offers plenty of advice on packing, budget deals, travel insurance, avoiding cruising scams and even the books to read on board.

There's a guide to activities to expect on a cruise, from pool games to wine-tasting sessions.

Their tongue-in-cheek tips range from the obvious to the useful. One such tip is on how to lose the excess weight gained while on a cruise.

They suggest you hit the stairs; considering standard cruises have at least 15 flights of stairs, it's an easy ask.

Cruisecritic doubles up as a repository for news, reviews and cruise bloggers. We loved the section on celebrity match-ups where a celebrity is linked to a cruise.
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So, while Seadream Yacht resembles Uma Thurman thanks to its 24-hour caviar, snorkeling trips and lavish spas, Regent Seven Seas Cruises resembles Sarah Jessica Parker.

However, Indian cruise buffs won't be too thrilled. There's negligible India-centric stuff, apart from the section on the world's ports where Mumbai surfaces.
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We had another grouse the site isn't easy to navigate; one gets lost in the information overkill and hyperlinks. Worse, it's tough finding our way back.