A family of four on a cruise ship usually has more than four devices and keeping them charged is essential. That's because many cruise lines now use QR codes for menus and put their daily schedules on their apps.

A family of four on a cruise ship usually has more than four devices and keeping them charged is essential. That's because many cruise lines now use QR codes for menus and put the

A lack of preparation can be costly, so passengers are encouraged to look ahead and leave room in the pre-trip budget for on-board extras.

Multiple ships from the cruise line are stuck at sea, and the company has angry passengers as well as many who have been understanding.

Working on a cruise ship seems like an adventure, and in many ways it is. But there are sacrifices: Crew members work long hours and get little time off. Their ships may take them to exotic locations,