--- title: Travel Blog, Cruise Review, News, Destination Tip | Alex Schwager (3) description: Alex Schwager's passion for the travel industry started at the age of 11 while doing a transatlantic cruise from New York to Southampton on board Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2). Later he worked for Princess Cruises onboard the Sun Princess and Coral Princess as a Purser. Alex then worked for MSC Cruise onshore between 2010 and 2016. When not writing articles or driving Hupla, Alex can be found running the trail or enjoying a Crossfit WOD. (3) --- - ** [hello@hupla.co](mailto:{{item.email}}) [Close ** ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/author/alex-schwager/page/3#) - ** [hello@hupla.co](mailto:{{item.email}}) [ Search Cruises ](https://www.hupla.co/en/cruises/filter) # Hupla Cruise Travel Blog Unpacking the myths of choosing your Cruise Holiday, the Perfect Destinations and resources to make informed cruise travel decisions in general Categories :- All Cruising 101 MSC Cruises COVID Destination Explora Journeys MSC Musica Alaska Aurora Expedition Birdlife SA Cabins Caribbean Embarkation MSC Lirica MSC Orchestra Marion Island Mozambique NCL Ocean Cay Private Island Voyager's Club --- ## Posts by Alex Schwager: [![How Much is a Deposit on MSC Cruises from the US? Know before you book-featured](https://www.hupla.co/hs-fs/hubfs/content/.blog/MSC%20Magnifica%20and%20MSC%20Opera%20in%20Dubrovnik,%20Croatia.jpg?length=400&name=MSC%20Magnifica%20and%20MSC%20Opera%20in%20Dubrovnik,%20Croatia.jpg) ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/deposit-on-msc-cruises-from-usa) 5 Min Read ## [How Much is a Deposit on MSC Cruises from the US? Know before you bookHow Much is a Deposit on MSC Cruises from the US? Know before you book ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/deposit-on-msc-cruises-from-usa) There are many reasons to want to pay a deposit for an upcoming cruise as opposed to paying for it in full. Deposits... ![Alex Schwager-image](https://www.hupla.co/hubfs/content/team/crew/Alexandre%20Schwager%20-%20Founder%20of%20Hupla.png) Alex Schwager Jun 22, 2021 [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/deposit-on-msc-cruises-from-usa) [![History of MSC Cruises: the largest privately-owned cruise company-featured](https://www.hupla.co/hs-fs/hubfs/content/.blog/MSC%20Magnifica%20and%20MSC%20Susanna%20crossing%20each%20other.%20MSC%20the%20second%20biggest%20maritime%20transport%20company..jpg?length=400&name=MSC%20Magnifica%20and%20MSC%20Susanna%20crossing%20each%20other.%20MSC%20the%20second%20biggest%20maritime%20transport%20company..jpg) ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/history-of-msc-cruises) 11 Min Read ## [History of MSC Cruises: the largest privately-owned cruise companyHistory of MSC Cruises: the largest privately-owned cruise company ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/history-of-msc-cruises) MSC Cruises is the fourth-largest cruise company in the world, after Carnival Corporation & plc, Royal Caribbean Group... ![Alex Schwager-image](https://www.hupla.co/hubfs/content/team/crew/Alexandre%20Schwager%20-%20Founder%20of%20Hupla.png) Alex Schwager Jun 18, 2021 [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/history-of-msc-cruises) [![What is a Guaranteed Cabin on a Cruise and why it is a good option?-featured](https://www.hupla.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Balcony%20Cabin%20onboard%20Royal%20Caribbean%20Anthem%20of%20the%20Seas%201110%20x%20647.jpg?length=400&name=Balcony%20Cabin%20onboard%20Royal%20Caribbean%20Anthem%20of%20the%20Seas%201110%20x%20647.jpg) ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/guaranteed-cabin-on-a-cruise-ship) 7 Min Read ## [What is a Guaranteed Cabin on a Cruise and why it is a good option?What is a Guaranteed Cabin on a Cruise and why it is a good option? ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/guaranteed-cabin-on-a-cruise-ship) Do you know what is meant by guaranteed cabins on a cruise ship? This is one of those questions that people always ask... ![Alex Schwager-image](https://www.hupla.co/hubfs/content/team/crew/Alexandre%20Schwager%20-%20Founder%20of%20Hupla.png) Alex Schwager May 10, 2021 [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/guaranteed-cabin-on-a-cruise-ship) [![Cruise Cabin: step by step guide to choosing the right cabin for you-featured](https://www.hupla.co/hs-fs/hubfs/content/.blog/Norwegian%20Epic%20Owners%20Cabin.jpg?length=400&name=Norwegian%20Epic%20Owners%20Cabin.jpg) ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/how-to-choose-a-cruise-cabin) 16 Min Read ## [Cruise Cabin: step by step guide to choosing the right cabin for youCruise Cabin: step by step guide to choosing the right cabin for you ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/how-to-choose-a-cruise-cabin) Choosing the right cruise cabin to suit your needs is really important, as you should feel at home when at sea. Even if... ![Alex Schwager-image](https://www.hupla.co/hubfs/content/team/crew/Alexandre%20Schwager%20-%20Founder%20of%20Hupla.png) Alex Schwager May 04, 2021 [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/how-to-choose-a-cruise-cabin) [![How much is WIFI on MSC Cruises - Price of the packages & more-featured](https://www.hupla.co/hs-fs/hubfs/content/.blog/Mobile%20phone%20in%20lady%20hand%20%7C%201110x647.jpg?length=400&name=Mobile%20phone%20in%20lady%20hand%20%7C%201110x647.jpg) ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/do-msc-cruises-have-free-wifi) 10 Min Read ## [How much is WIFI on MSC Cruises - Price of the packages & moreHow much is WIFI on MSC Cruises - Price of the packages & more ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/do-msc-cruises-have-free-wifi) Onboard MSC Cruises' ships, only guests travelling in any of the MSC Yacht Club cabins will get free WiFi. For the rest... ![Alex Schwager-image](https://www.hupla.co/hubfs/content/team/crew/Alexandre%20Schwager%20-%20Founder%20of%20Hupla.png) Alex Schwager Mar 26, 2021 [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/do-msc-cruises-have-free-wifi) [![Do I have to Wear a Mask on a Cruise? This is When You do-featured](https://www.hupla.co/hs-fs/hubfs/content/.blog/Passengers%20on%20a%20wearing%20a%20mask%20on%20a%20cruise%20%7C%201110x647.jpg?length=400&name=Passengers%20on%20a%20wearing%20a%20mask%20on%20a%20cruise%20%7C%201110x647.jpg) ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/do-i-have-to-wear-a-mask-on-a-cruise-here-is-when) 11 Min Read ## [Do I have to Wear a Mask on a Cruise? This is When You doDo I have to Wear a Mask on a Cruise? This is When You do ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/do-i-have-to-wear-a-mask-on-a-cruise-here-is-when) Cruises are currently sailing from Europe and Asia, with cruise lines announcing new starting dates almost every day. ![Alex Schwager-image](https://www.hupla.co/hubfs/content/team/crew/Alexandre%20Schwager%20-%20Founder%20of%20Hupla.png) Alex Schwager Mar 21, 2021 [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://www.hupla.co/en/blog/do-i-have-to-wear-a-mask-on-a-cruise-here-is-when) ** ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : [ "TravelAgency", "Organization" ], "aggregateRating" : { "@type" : "AggregateRating", "bestRating" : "5", "ratingCount" : "7", "ratingValue" : "4.9", "worstRating" : "1" }, "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "customer service", "email" : "yourfriends@hupla.travel" }, "description" : "Book cruises worldwide — MSC, Norwegian, Silversea and more. 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