Editorial Policy

Purpose and scope

Berth & Board explains how to compare complete hotel and cruise trip budgets. It does not provide live quotes, booking services, provider rankings, or individual professional advice.

Research

Guides were drafted with AI assistance and checked against linked official resources for the claims they make. The factual source review for these guides took place on October 30, 2026. A date on a guide describes this implementation review, not a supplier price check or professional certification.

Examples and tools

All worked dollar amounts and calculator defaults are illustrative. Formulas and assumptions are explained beside the tools. Users must replace defaults with their own quotes and verify inclusions and booking conditions.

Independence and commercial links

This version has no active advertising, paid placement, or affiliate booking links. Any future commercial relationship requires a clear disclosure where it appears. No supplier has paid for a ranking or conclusion.

Corrections

The public contact address is not configured . See the Contact page for its current status. There is no active submission form or promised response time.

Illustrations

AI-generated travel imagery is labeled and does not depict reviewed properties or prove real experiences.

Limits

Booking contracts, current official entry guidance, and qualified individual advice take precedence over a general planning example.