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GoCruise Throttle Control Review

A simply elegant throttle lock device for motorcycles.

I live in the southeast United States, an area with a great variety of different roads on which to ride.

Do you like to cruise and enjoy the scenery? We’ve got it.

Do you prefer twisty, technical riding? We have that as well.

One problem around here, however, is that getting to those fun and interesting ribbons of asphalt requires some time on the interstate. It’s not a necessity but it does save a lot of time.

I have no objection to riding on the interstate highway system but it can be a bit boring and monotonous.

As a result, even after only 20 or 30 minutes of riding on the “Superslab”, I’m moving around in the seat, stretching my legs, flexing my hands — I mean hand — the left one specifically.

Of course, when riding a motorcycle, that right hand must remain on the throttle at all times on the highway.

Sure, you can pull in the clutch while you let go of the throttle for a moment — but a moment is about all you’re going to get and remain safe.

If you do a lot of long-distance travel, then the obvious solution is a cruise control or throttle lock.

For large touring rigs, such as Honda’s Gold Wing, there are real cruise control units that actually monitor the speed of the bike and maintain a consistent speed through the use of servos and electronics.

These cruise control systems are similar to what one might find in a car.

For most motorcycle owners though, a simple throttle lock will do the job, providing relief to that right hand for a minute or two during a long ride.

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Throttle Locks

A throttle lock is just what it sounds like: a device that simple holds the throttle grip in place at a set point through the use of pressure or other force applied to the grip.

This approach keeps the fuel flowing at a consistent rate, but of course the motorcycle may speed up or slow down, depending on changes in the angle of the road over hills and valleys or even changes in wind speed and direction.

Over the past several decades, lots of different designs and approaches have been developed to hold that right hand grip in place. These have ranged from simple and low cost solutions to complex and surprisingly expensive ones.

Today we’re going to take a look at a device that is low cost, very simple, and dare I say, elegant.

Go Cruise Throttle Control Silicone Ring

The Go Cruise Throttle Control

A small, lightweight piece of plastic. That sums up the Go Cruise Throttle lock. One piece, no moving parts, no springs and no electronics. It really doesn’t get simpler than this.

The only accessory is a broad silicone rubber ring, included with the Go Cruise to help improve grip on certain throttle grips.

The Go Cruise is available in two different sizes to accommodate 7/8″ or 1″ handlebars.

It is also available in different colors to suit your taste; black and silver are available in both the small and large sizes and there is a new chrome version available in the large (1″) size only.

The Go Cruise is 3-7/8 inches (97 mm) long and has an opening at one end where the “jaws” can be spread open to fit around and clamp onto the motorcycle’s throttle grip.

Go Cruise includes simple instructions, warning you about the “wrong” way to grab it and open it. Heeding this warning will keep you from breaking the device when putting it on your grip.

To engage the Go Cruise, simply hold the throttle at the desired position and then use the index finger to rotate the device until the end is resting on the brake lever. To disengage it, simply rotate the throttle grip forward to close the throttle.

Doing so will rotate the Go Cruise back to a neutral position so it is no longer holding the throttle grip and it is back in an easy to access position for its next use.

The design is so simple that I’m surprised that no one else has come up with this concept until now (if someone did I missed it!).

Many throttle lock systems require removal and re-installation of some of the throttle parts, replacement of the bar-ends, and/or other similar “hoops” to be leapt through. The Go Cruise has no such requirements save for installing on the silicone band on the throttle grip if needed.

Go Cruise Throttle Control Silicone Ring Installed

The “Perfect” Motorcycle Cruise Control?

Sounds nearly perfect, and it almost is. The issue I’ve run in to is that on my bike, with my grips, is that the Go Cruise can slip a little bit after it is set.

Also, I have a set of Oxford heated grips on my Suzuki SV650 and, as it turns out, these have both a good and a bad side effect when using the Go Cruise.

On the plus side, the heated rips are a little larger in diameter than standard grips, and this helps ensure that the throttle lock has sufficient pressure on the grip.

On the negative side though, the rubber surface of the heated grip is harder than average.

As such, the Go Cruise doesn’t grip as well on the smooth, hard surface.

Using the included silicone ring does help, but sometimes the GoCruise slips a little bit anyway. Engine vibration is also a factor, as the vibes making their way to the handlebars can make this worse.

I can set the GoCruise on my throttle and it will hold there all day sitting in the driveway with the engine off. On the road with the engine running however, I’ve noticed the throttle can slowly slip on occasion.

As the saying goes, “Your mileage may vary” and that’s quite appropriate here.

I know people who use the Go Cruise and it holds steady on their machines even without the silicone accessory ring.

In fact, Lee Conn, President of Motus Motorcycles (and the person who first introduced me to the GoCruise), has been using a Go Cruise on their MST Sport Touring prototypes during their tours around the country (read the  Motus MST preview ).

When I noticed this issue with the GoCruise, I contacted the manufacturer, who suggested I try the included silicone ring (which I already had done) or even an additional one. He also offered to accept it for return if I wasn’t happy with it.

I decided to keep it and possibly modify it myself if the slippage became a real issue.

The Go Cruise Throttle Control is easy to install and use and the price of $19.95 with free shipping is very reasonable.

The only problem is the compatibility with the particular grip material that might be found on your particular motorcycle.

The manufacturer does state that the GoCruise is designed specifically for OEM grips, so perhaps it may have performed better if I didn’t have the Oxford heated grips.

The included silicone ring does help, especially on metal grips or grips that have a hard surface that is likely to slip against the plastic of the throttle lock.

I think that maybe adding some sharp “dimples” or other type of rough texture to the contact points on the Go Cruise might be enough to overcome the slipping issue.

As it stands I still have my Go Cruise installed on my bike and I do use it regularly on the highways. If I do decide to make some modifications I’ll be reporting back on how that works…or doesn’t.

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Owner Comments and Feedback

From “Blkbny” (June 2014):  “Just completed a 1,000 mile Iron Butt Saddle Sore ride in under 20 hours on a 2010 Triumph Bonneville. The “Go Cruise” worked great and was a crucial piece of gear on the challenge.”

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From “J.N.” (February 2013):  “After a year of occasional use of my Go Cruise Throttle Control, I have found that it works well, as advertised, and is a fine solution for bikes where other throttle controls are not practical (vintage and sport). However, despite being careful in installing/removing the device, it managed to break.

An email to the manufacturer (from whom I had purchased), and a free replacement was in the mail. Great customer response.”

From “D.R.” (July 2012):  “I purchased the Go Cruise throttle lock based on your review and in anticipation of a long 11 hour slab ride from North Carolina to Florida on my RC51.

I wouldn’t describe the Go Cruise piece so much as a throttle lock, but more as a throttle assist. Even when used with the included silicone ring, the Go Cruise would slowly disengage the throttle and I would lose speed. Once carefully mounted, I tightened the grip even further with a zip tie. Regardless, it would still slip slightly.

However, combined with a cramp buster I could maintain interstate speeds with little effort and pressure (even resting one finger was enough). This made the trek bearable and is close enough to cruise control for my sportbike.

When considering the cost of the two pieces, I think this is a very effective throttle assist setup for a minimal investment. I don’t do long distance rides enough to justify a full-on cruise control system. However, this setup does work great for the occasional multi-hour highway trip.”

From “K” (April 2012):  “From the onset, I was impressed with the Go Cruise Throttle Control. It was simple and worked great.

I understand that the Go Cruise is weak at the “U”, so I was very careful when removing and followed the instructions on the packaging exactly as described. Despite this, the device snapped in two pieces at the end of my very first ride. I strongly believe that the plastic component I purchased was was defective from the start.

To make matters worse, the Canadian distributor refused to exchange it for a new one, blaming me for this mishap. I encourage potential Canadian buyers to be aware of customer service problems with this product.”

From “S.W.P.” (November 2011):   “I purchased this based on your review. I have tried the paddles and other inexpensive solutions without any luck on my DL650.

It works. It works very well indeed. It is easy to mount, easy to implement at speed (just reach over with your thumb and push it up against the brake level. It may slip a bit but for my purposes it works just fine, especially at this price.”

From “D.W.” (November 2011):   “After your review, I purchased the Go Cruise Throttle Control. Understanding that the primary issue was the “slippage” reported by other users, I still bought the item because it is fairly inexpensive. I installed it on my 2010 Kawi Z1000, including the silicon ring, and went for a 200 mile ride yesterday. The high temp yesterday was 52 degrees, F. I found that it slipped more than I anticipated. I am going to try the rubber band work around another reviewer discussed. It did not interfere with my thick, Olympia winter gloves.”

From “D.H.” (November 2011):   “I’ve been using the Go Cruise for ~5K miles now. It’s not the perfect solution, but works well enough and is cheap and simple. In fact, I prefer it to the >$100 Throttlemeister I used previously.

Stores easily in a tank bag or pocket in case the owner doesn’t want it all the time (I anticipate interference with my heaviest winter gloves), although I suspect wear issues with frequent removal/re-installation.

The Go Cruise holds well, yet slips as it must on deceleration, on the BMW Sport Grips I’ve installed on my Kawasaki ZR-7S (awesome grips BTW; many of my riding buddies use them on their non-BMWs). I would expect some problems using Go Cruise with gel and foam grips, however.”

From “J.G.” (October 2011):   “Hi I regularly read your great reviews, keep up the good work. A suggestion I would try if I were experiencing slippage on this throttle control would simply be to get an elastic band and twist it around the whole arm, simply adjusting the squeezing pressure by how many times you twist the band round. I realise this will be a trial and error solution but never the less a simple and cheap solution to the problem.”

From “S.L.” (October 2011):   “Like the author, I too had the Go Cruise throttle control on a SV, and I likewise had some slippage issues.

In my experience, because I have fairly soft compound grips, the grips would “give” a little when the Go Cruise was first engaged, requiring me to play a little game of accelerating a bit past the speed I wanted to be at, then engaging the Go Cruise and hoping it would “settle” at the speed I desired.

The SV’s touchy fuel injection didn’t do me any favors either. I also experienced the eventual loss of speed over time that the author did as well, although this was not always the case.

I never got around to trying the trick with running a wire through the holes in the device and tightening it, because one day I attempted to take the Go Cruise off and it snapped into two pieces. I don’t blame the design though, because I was semi distracted as I was doing this and probably not doing it the “right” prescribed way.

Word to the wise: Heed the instructions on mounting and removal. Still, I appreciate the design behind the Go Cruise, and it’s surely the most elegant throttle control available for under $50. I may try it again in the future.”

From “J.S.” (October 2011):   “Regarding slippage, I know a few folks have had this issue. Some have found that installing a ty-wrap through one of the holes and around the tensioning arm and tightening it to meet their requirements to be a satisfactory work-around.”

From “B.M.” (October 2011):   “I installed the GoCruise on my ’07 Yamaha FJR1300AE and find that it works perfectly in cooler temps, typically in the 60’s, or less. Once the temps rise into the 70’s or above, it doesn’t lock as well, gradually losing its grip but still giving my right hand a rest for a minute or two. A rougher surface on the interior of the device would likely be an improvement.”

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The new Go Cruise Aluminum is CNC’D from 6061 aluminum alloy.We keep clean design & affordable price for our customers as usual. The new tension gear design allows you quickly open/close by one hand, and easily to set tension you need.

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The new Go Cruise Aluminum is CNC’D from 6061 aluminum alloy.We keep clean design & affordable price for our customers as usual. The new tension gear design allows you quickly open/close by one hand, and easily to set tension you need. ORDER NOW

Q.  The package come with a silicone ring, What’s it for? Each order come with one silicone ring. It is ideal for aftermarket chrome grips, or to increase the friction for your OEM grips.

Q.  What size of Go Cruise should I use for my bike? Don't worry about sizing...... this new adjustable Go Cruise fits all grips.... ONE SIZE FITS ALL!

Q.  What about warranty? We warrants to the original purchaser that the throttle control is free of material and workmanship defects for two year from the date of purchase.

Q.  What's Go Cruise made off? Go Cruise Aluminum is machined from 6061 CNC'd Aluminum

Q.  Can Go cruise fit on my Driven D3 sports bike grips? Sorry, It won’t work on D3 grips. Because Go Cruise need 3/8” flat surface on left side of grip (need room for silicone ring) D3 sports bike grips only have 1/4" flat surface, so you can’t use Go Cruise.

WARNING I mproper installation and/or use of the throttle control could result in serious injury or death, as is the case with any other motorcycle specific part or accessory.

1. DO NOT take your hands off the handlebars. 2. DO NOT use in traffic. 3. DO NOT use in congested residential or urban areas. 4. DO NOT use when precise speed changes are required. 5. DO NOT use if you are an inexperienced rider. 6. DO NOT use with any other cruise control device. 7. DO NOT use until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of the throttle control. 8. Disengage Go Cruise Throttle Control in downhill.

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The Go Cruise Universal Aluminum throttle lock is designed to help relieve hand and wrist fatigue while on the highway. This premium product is machined from 6061 aluminum alloy and features a custom satin black anodized finish. A hinged design and a adjustable tension gear allow for a precise mounting and friction adjustment. This adjustable hinged design can be mounted on all motorcycles. Works with all factory and most custom aftermarket replacement grips. Please note - Not designed for tapered grips - for proper mounting, the left side of your throttle grip requires a 3/8'' flat surface for the silicon mounting ring and the Go Cruise Lever. Go Cruise Premium lever installs on your throttle grip in a few seconds, no tools needed. When you're at your desired speed, push the Go Cruise down with your index finger or push down with thumb until it rests on your brake lever. Go Cruise is designed to hold your throttle grip open and help maintain your cruising speed while taking stress off your hand and wrist. To reduce speed, manually roll the throttle off to override the Go Cruise Premium lever - push throttle grip forward. It's that simple and that effective! Go Cruise Premium comes with instructions and installs in seconds.

Important Note - Prior to using the Go Cruise throttle control, please ensure you understand how the product works and use common sense during usage.  Improper installation and/or use of the throttle control can result in serious injury or death.

  • DO NOT take your hands off the handlebars.
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  • DO NOT use in congested residential or urban areas.
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  • DO NOT use until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of the throttle control.
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CNC machined from 6061 aluminum alloy. Easy universal fit on almost any grip (yes it fits on ISO grips). Simply adjust clamp tension on the grip, open the throttle to desired position and with your index finger push the Go Cruise down to rest on your brake lever.

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This brand new model offers the best combination of sensory technology . It uses cameras in addition to ultrasonic and radar sensors to pull data about the environment surrounding the vehicle. In addition to its sensory features, it also has a "stop-and-go" brake feature, great for commuters who spend extended amounts of time in stand-still traffic as it alleviates the stress on the driver's legs and feet. What's more, the camera sensor can pick up traffic signs such as speed limit signs and reduce or increase speed to match the recommended rate of speed.

2. 2020 Volvo S60

This new model by Volvo has a "Pilot Assist" feature, which makes driving safe and easy. What this feature does is it helps the driver maintain the proper speed with neighboring vehicles, and it also provides steering assistance along with automatic braking or accelerating for situations such as stop-and-go to free-flowing traffic. Another great aspect of this model is that it doesn't rely on a lead car to determine speed and spacing, so you can use it even when you aren't near another car.

3. 2020 Hyundai Sonata

This new Hyundai model has the same technological systems as other Hyundai models, called "SmartSense advanced driving assistance systems." The 2020 Hyundai Sonata includes SmartSense features such as five cameras, three radar sensors, and 12 ultrasonic sensors to help with things such as advanced cruise control, stop-and-go feature, warning signals, and automatic braking or accelerating.

4. 2020 Nissan Altima

The 2020 Nissan Altima features Nissan's "ProPilot Assist" system, which uses advanced technology to help drivers practice safe driving. It allows drivers with automatic acceleration and braking for speed and distance control, while it also uses automatic steering to help them maintain lane control. These helpful features are made possible by its front-facing cameras, sensors, radar, and electronic control module.

5. 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

This new model provides drivers with an adaptive cruise control system, specifically designed for highway travel. Its cruise control features include cameras within the car and radar sensors on the front grille that can gauge your car's proximity and speed when compared to other vehicles around you. Similarly, these sensors help determine the rate of speed of the vehicle in front of you and automatically decrease your speed if the vehicle in front of you slows down.

The Cheapest Cars With Adaptive Cruise Control

According to U.S.News, here are some examples of the cheapest cars you can buy that still have adaptive cruise control features:

1. 2019 Kia Soul

You can get Kia's "smart cruise control" feature as part of their "Primo Package." This add-on is around $4,500 in addition to the original selling-price. You can save energy with its automatic braking system, and also keep a safe following distance thanks to its forward-collision warning feature. In addition to these safety features, the Kia Soul also provides drivers with a heated steering wheel, and in-depth seat adjustments to meet more complex needs for your body type.

2. 2018 Mazda 3

The 2018 Mazda 3 provides drivers with an adaptive cruise control system that detects rear-cross traffic and blind-spot monitoring, great for making safe lane changes. It also offers a "premium equipment package" for just $1,600 in addition to the original selling price. This package gives your vehicle advanced safety features and other add-ons such as a heated steering wheel and a built-in navigation system.

3. 2018 Hyundai Sonata

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata offers buyers the "technology package" for just $1,000. Included in this package are adaptive cruise control to help drivers maintain a safe following distance and adequate speed. This model also comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

4. 2018 Toyota Rav4

This 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV includes an adaptive cruise control system for a fee that increases the original selling price to just above $25,000. When you turn your ACC feature on, it uses its radar sensors to administer collision warnings, automatic braking, and acceleration to make sure that your vehicle moves at a safe pace and maintains an appropriate following distance from other vehicles on the roadway at all times.

The 2018 Toyota Rav4's adaptive cruise control system is categorized as "standard equipment" in Toyota's "Safety Sense P suite of technology," Making it a high-tech safety vehicle for a reasonable price point.

5. 2018 Honda Accord

The 2018 Honda Accord features a state-of-the-art adaptive cruise control system called the "Honda Sensing System." This system offers not only adaptive cruise control but also several other useful safety features, including automatic braking for collision prevention and traffic sign recognition.

These features are powered by camera sensing technology that can read traffic signs such as speed limit markers and adjust the Accord's speed to fit those speed requirements. You can get even more safety features by upgrading to higher-trims.

As adaptive cruise control becomes more readily available, you can find cheap and affordable car models that include much of the same technology as modern luxury cars.

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Cruise control is an invaluable feature on Ameri­can ­cars. Without cruise control, long road trips would be more tiring, for the driver at least, and those of us suffering from lead-foot syndrome would probably get a lot more speeding tickets.

­Cruise control is far more common on American cars than European cars, because the roads in America are generally bigger and straighter, and destinations are farther apart. With traffic continually increasing, basic cruise control is becoming less useful, but instead of becoming obsolete, cruise control systems are adapting to this new reality -- soon, cars will be equipped with adaptive cruise control, which will allow your ­car to follow the car in front of it while continually adjusting speed to maintain a safe distance.

In this article, we'll learn how a conventional cruise control system works, and then we'll take a look at adaptive cruise control systems that are under development.

What Cruise Control Does

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The cruise control system actually has a lot of functions other than controlling the speed of your car. For instance, the cruise control pictured below can accelerate or decelerate the car by 1 mph with the tap of a button. Hit the button five times to go 5 mph faster. There are also several important safety features -- the cruise control will disengage as soon as you hit the brake pedal, and it won't engage at speeds less than 25 mph (40 kph).

The system pictured below has five buttons: On, Off, Set/Accel, Resume and Coast. It also has a sixth control -- the brake pedal, and if your car has a manual transmission the clutch pedal is also hooked up to the cruise control.

  • The on and off buttons don't actually do much. Hitting the on button does not do anything except tell the car that you might be hitting another button soon. The off button turns the cruise control off even if it is engaged. Some cruise controls don't have these buttons; instead, they turn off when the driver hits the brakes, and turn on when the driver hits the set button.
  • The set/accel button tells the car to maintain the speed you are currently driving. If you hit the set button at 45 mph, the car will maintain your speed at 45 mph. Holding down the set/accel button will make the car accelerate; and on this car, tapping it once will make the car go 1 mph faster.
  • If you recently disengaged the cruise control by hitting the brake pedal, hitting the resume button will command the car to accelerate back to the most recent speed setting.
  • Holding down the coast button will cause the car to decelerate, just as if you took your foot completely off the gas. On this car, tapping the coast button once will cause the car to slow down by 1 mph.
  • The brake pedal and clutch pedal each have a switch that disengages the cruise control as soon as the pedal is pressed, so you can shut off the cruise control with a light tap on the brake or clutch.

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The cruise control system controls the speed of your car the same way you do -- by adjusting the throttle position . But cruise control actuates the throttle valve by a cable connected to an actuator , instead of by pressing a pedal. The throttle valve controls the power and speed of the engine by limiting how much air the engine takes in (see How Fuel Injection Systems Work for more details).

In the picture above, you can see two cables connected to a pivot that moves the throttle valve. One cable comes from the accelerator pedal, and one from the actuator. When the cruise control is engaged, the actuator moves the cable connected to the pivot, which adjusts the throttle; but it also pulls on the cable that is connected to the gas pedal -- this is why your pedal moves up and down when the cruise control is engaged.

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Many cars use actuators powered by engine vacuum to open and close the throttle. These systems use a small, electronically-controlled valve to regulate the vacuum in a diaphragm. This works in a similar way to the brake booster , which provides power to your brake system.

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The brain of a cruise control system is a small computer that is normally found under the hood or behind the dashboard. It connects to the throttle control seen in the previous section, as well as several sensors. The diagram below shows the inputs and outputs of a typical cruise control system.

A good cruise control system accelerates aggressively to the desired speed without overshooting, and then maintains that speed with little deviation no matter how much weight is in the car, or how steep the hill you drive up. Controlling the speed of a car is a classic application of control system theory . The cruise control system controls the speed of the car by adjusting the throttle position, so it needs sensors to tell it the speed and throttle position. It also needs to monitor the controls so it can tell what the desired speed is and when to disengage.

The most important input is the speed signal; the cruise control system does a lot with this signal. First, let's start with one of the most basic control systems you could have -- a proportional control .

In a proportional control system, the cruise control adjusts the throttle proportional to the error, the error being the difference between the desired speed and the actual speed. So, if the cruise control is set at 60 mph and the car is going 50 mph, the throttle position will be open quite far. When the car is going 55 mph, the throttle position opening will be only half of what it was before. The result is that the closer the car gets to the desired speed, the slower it accelerates. Also, if you were on a steep enough hill, the car might not accelerate at all.

Most cruise control systems use a control scheme called proportional-integral-derivative control (a.k.a. PID control). Don't worry, you don't need to know any calculus to make it through this explanation -- just remember that:

  • The integral of speed is distance.
  • The derivative of speed is acceleration.

A PID control system uses these three factors -- proportional, integral and derivative, calculating each individually and adding them to get the throttle position.

We've already discussed the proportional factor. The integral factor is based on the time integral of the vehicle speed error . Translation: the difference between the distance your car actually traveled and the distance it would have traveled if it were going at the desired speed, calculated over a set period of time. This factor helps the car deal with hills, and also helps it settle into the correct speed and stay there. Let's say your car starts to go up a hill and slows down. The proportional control increases the throttle a little, but you may still slow down. After a little while, the integral control will start to increase the throttle, opening it more and more, because the longer the car maintains a speed slower than the desired speed, the larger the distance error gets.

Now let's add in the final factor, the derivative . Remember that the derivative of speed is acceleration. This factor helps the cruise control respond quickly to changes, such as hills. If the car starts to slow down, the cruise control can see this acceleration (slowing down and speeding up are both acceleration) before the speed can actually change much, and respond by increasing the throttle position.

Two companies are developing a more advanced cruise control that can automatically adjust a car's speed to maintain a safe following distance. This new technology, called adaptive cruise control , uses forward-looking radar , installed behind the grill of a vehicle, to detect the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead of it.

Adaptive cruise control is similar to conventional cruise control in that it maintains the vehicle's pre-set speed. However, unlike conventional cruise control, this new system can automatically adjust speed in order to maintain a proper distance between vehicles in the same lane. This is achieved through a radar headway sensor , digital signal processor and longitudinal controller . If the lead vehicle slows down, or if another object is detected, the system sends a signal to the engine or braking system to decelerate. Then, when the road is clear, the system will re-accelerate the vehicle back to the set speed.

The 77-GHz Autocruise radar system made by TRW has a forward-looking range of up to 492 feet (150 meters), and operates at vehicle speeds ranging from 18.6 miles per hour (30 kph) to 111 mph (180 kph). Delphi's 76-GHz system can also detect objects as far away as 492 feet, and operates at speeds as low as 20 mph (32 kph).

Adaptive cruise control is just a preview of the technology being developed by both companies. These systems are being enhanced to include collision warning capabilities that will warn drivers through visual and/or audio signals that a collision is imminent and that braking or evasive steering is needed.

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Planning on sailing the high seas? Whether you’re blowing the budget on a luxury cruise or opting for something a little more wallet-friendly, we’ve got the best ways to upgrade your ocean adventure without breaking the bank.

Have a luxury cruise for less

<p>These days, most cruise lines publish detailed deck plans on their websites, so take time to study them before booking your room. We’re huge fans of Holland America’s color-coded downloadable deck plans, which use symbols to indicate cabin pros and cons, including obstructed views, half-height windows and accessibility. Can’t see a deck plan on the website? Email the cruise line and ask. Cabins with obstructed views can come with hefty discounts and the obstruction could be as little as a dangling line of rigging.</p>

Be stateroom savvy

These days, most cruise lines publish detailed deck plans on their websites, so take time to study them before booking your room. We’re huge fans of Holland America’s color-coded downloadable deck plans, which use symbols to indicate cabin pros and cons, including obstructed views, half-height windows and accessibility. Can’t see a deck plan on the website? Email the cruise line and ask. Cabins with obstructed views can come with hefty discounts and the obstruction could be as little as a dangling line of rigging.

<p>Dozens of new cruise ships are launched every year and you’ll almost always pay a premium to bag a cabin on the newest vessel. But don’t be too influenced by hype. Yes, your favorite line’s shiniest ship might have robot butlers, an indoor ski slope and five helipads (we’re slightly exaggerating), but take time to think about which amenities you’ll actually use before splashing the cash. Plus, the newest ships aren’t always the most exciting: Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas launched back in 2008 and serves up glow-in-the-dark laser tag, one of the largest water parks at sea and the Bionic Bar, where drinks are poured by androids.</p>

Opt for an older model

Dozens of new cruise ships are launched every year and you’ll almost always pay a premium to bag a cabin on the newest vessel. But don’t be too influenced by hype. Yes, your favorite line’s shiniest ship might have robot butlers, an indoor ski slope and five helipads (we’re slightly exaggerating), but take time to think about which amenities you’ll actually use before splashing the cash. Plus, the newest ships aren’t always the most exciting: Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas launched back in 2008 and serves up glow-in-the-dark laser tag, one of the largest water parks at sea and the Bionic Bar, where drinks are poured by androids.

<p>A lot of cruise-goers don’t realise that most cruise lines allow passengers to bring some of their own alcohol onboard, so always research your cruise’s regulations. Just be aware that most lines also stipulate that this alcohol must be consumed in your cabin – if it’s consumed in public areas, corkage fees will be imposed. Celebrity Cruises allows every passenger to bring two bottles of wine onboard on embarkation day and P&O Cruises allows one liter of beer, wine or spirits per person.</p>

Board with bubbles

A lot of cruise-goers don’t realise that most cruise lines allow passengers to bring some of their own alcohol onboard, so always research your cruise’s regulations. Just be aware that most lines also stipulate that this alcohol must be consumed in your cabin – if it’s consumed in public areas, corkage fees will be imposed. Celebrity Cruises allows every passenger to bring two bottles of wine onboard on embarkation day and P&O Cruises allows one liter of beer, wine or spirits per person.

<p>Most cruise ships have at least two restaurants in which you can dine for free – typically a buffet restaurant and a more formal dining room with an à la carte menu. Additionally there are often pop up-style options, such as the poolside pizza place found on Holland America's Koningsdam. Royal Caribbean ships are known for their wide range of restaurants and a special mention goes to Anthem of the Seas. The liner has seven venues, including Italian, Mediterranean and all-American outlets, at which guests can dine for free.</p>

Enjoy all-inclusive eating

Most cruise ships have at least two restaurants in which you can dine for free – typically a buffet restaurant and a more formal dining room with an à la carte menu. Additionally there are often pop up-style options, such as the poolside pizza place found on Holland America's Koningsdam. Royal Caribbean ships are known for their wide range of restaurants and a special mention goes to Anthem of the Seas. The liner has seven venues, including Italian, Mediterranean and all-American outlets, at which guests can dine for free.

<p>Worried about bagging that poolside sun lounger or nabbing the best spot for the sunset? Give yourself a head start by splashing out on access to exclusive areas of the deck. Perks range from butler service and spa treatments to chilled face towels and poolside cabanas. One of our favorites is Royal Caribbean’s new-for-2022 Suite Neighborhood, which comes with 5-star dining and an infinity plunge pool. Norwegian Cruise Line’s version is The Haven, often referred to as a ship-within-a-ship. Book a Haven cabin and you’ll get butler service, priority disembarkation and access to a private sundeck.</p>

Seek out a sanctuary

Worried about bagging that poolside sun lounger or nabbing the best spot for the sunset? Give yourself a head start by splashing out on access to exclusive areas of the deck. Perks range from butler service and spa treatments to chilled face towels and poolside cabanas. One of our favorites is Royal Caribbean’s new-for-2022 Suite Neighborhood, which comes with 5-star dining and an infinity plunge pool. Norwegian Cruise Line’s version is The Haven, often referred to as a ship-within-a-ship. Book a Haven cabin and you’ll get butler service, priority disembarkation and access to a private sundeck.

<p>Generally, the cheapest cabins are the ones lowest on the ship, but being nearer sea level isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If you’re on a transatlantic cruise or spending long periods at sea, you’re less likely to be bothered about the view from your balcony. And bear in mind that passengers on upper floors are more likely to experience seasickness, due to the greater range of sideways motion.</p>  <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/3roL4wv">Love this? Follow our Facebook page for more travel inspiration</a></strong></p>

Generally, the cheapest cabins are the ones lowest on the ship, but being nearer sea level isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If you’re on a transatlantic cruise or spending long periods at sea, you’re less likely to be bothered about the view from your balcony. And bear in mind that passengers on upper floors are more likely to experience seasickness, due to the greater range of sideways motion.

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Crank up the comfort by adding your own cabin upgrades, whether it’s your favorite pillowcase or a photo of loved ones. Make your cabin soothing for the senses: lighting a scented candle is probably a no-no, but consider investing in a sweet-smelling room spray before setting sail or purchase one onboard. A growing number of cruise lines (including MSC Cruise Lines and Seabourn) now have signature scents, often sold in the form of room sprays and pillow mists.

Spruce up your cabin

<p>Don’t assume that chauffeur packages come with eye-watering price tags. Work out the cost of parking and gas if you're driving to the port or the fare if you’re booking a cab, then compare it with your chosen cruise line’s chauffeur prices. It's very possible there won’t be much difference, and these services often come with swoon-worthy extras like early embarkation and staff to deal with your luggage.</p>

Book a chauffeur

Don’t assume that chauffeur packages come with eye-watering price tags. Work out the cost of parking and gas if you're driving to the port or the fare if you’re booking a cab, then compare it with your chosen cruise line’s chauffeur prices. It's very possible there won’t be much difference, and these services often come with swoon-worthy extras like early embarkation and staff to deal with your luggage.

<p>Regardless of whether you're bothered about meeting the captain or listening to a lecture about your cruise line’s latest destinations, doing so can pay major dividends. Events like the captain’s cocktail hour, art auctions and flash sales at onboard boutiques often come with complimentary drinks and nibbles. Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch?</p>  <p><strong><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/gallerylist/78301/35-cruise-myths-you-should-stop-believing-right-now">These are the 35 cruise myths you should stop believing right now</a></strong></p>

Join cruise events for free drinks

Regardless of whether you're bothered about meeting the captain or listening to a lecture about your cruise line’s latest destinations, doing so can pay major dividends. Events like the captain’s cocktail hour, art auctions and flash sales at onboard boutiques often come with complimentary drinks and nibbles. Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch?

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<p>Speciality dining doesn’t have to break the bank as the extra fees are often minimal. Royal Caribbean, Silversea and Norwegian all have brilliant speciality restaurants for guests willing to fork out a little more, but it's not just the luxury lines that offer a wide range of eateries. On Virgin Voyages you'll have dozens of restaurants to choose from, all included in the basic fare, from the Pink Agave Mexican restaurant to Gunbae, where diners can cook their own steaks at a grill built into every table, and Extra Virgin, a beautiful trattoria with a private dining room.</p>

Book a speciality restaurant

Speciality dining doesn’t have to break the bank as the extra fees are often minimal. Royal Caribbean, Silversea and Norwegian all have brilliant speciality restaurants for guests willing to fork out a little more, but it's not just the luxury lines that offer a wide range of eateries. On Virgin Voyages you'll have dozens of restaurants to choose from, all included in the basic fare, from the Pink Agave Mexican restaurant to Gunbae, where diners can cook their own steaks at a grill built into every table, and Extra Virgin, a beautiful trattoria with a private dining room.

<p>Many cruise lines, such as Princess Cruises and Holland America, offer room service at no extra cost. It’s a win-win situation – you start the day with an in-room feast and the cruise line reduces overcrowding in its most popular restaurants. Windstar Cruises is just one example of a line that goes above and beyond for in-cabin dining. There are no extra charges, the service is available 24 hours a day and the menu from flagship restaurant Amphora can be ordered during dinner hours.</p>

Embrace room service

Many cruise lines, such as Princess Cruises and Holland America, offer room service at no extra cost. It’s a win-win situation – you start the day with an in-room feast and the cruise line reduces overcrowding in its most popular restaurants. Windstar Cruises is just one example of a line that goes above and beyond for in-cabin dining. There are no extra charges, the service is available 24 hours a day and the menu from flagship restaurant Amphora can be ordered during dinner hours.

<p>Thinking of a multi-generational vacation? Save your hard-earned cash by booking cheaper cabins for certain members of your entourage. Kids and teens are much less likely to spend a lot of time in their cabins – let alone on the balcony you forked out for – when there are roller-skating rinks, water slides and go-karting circuits to check out. Often it is possible to book an inside cabin directly across the corridor from your balcony cabin so you can still keep an eye on them while saving money.</p>

Be clever with kids

Thinking of a multi-generational vacation? Save your hard-earned cash by booking cheaper cabins for certain members of your entourage. Kids and teens are much less likely to spend a lot of time in their cabins – let alone on the balcony you forked out for – when there are roller-skating rinks, water slides and go-karting circuits to check out. Often it is possible to book an inside cabin directly across the corridor from your balcony cabin so you can still keep an eye on them while saving money.

<p>We love cruise lines that offer complimentary alcoholic drinks, but some tipples will likely be excluded – like Champagne and premium spirits. If you’re partial to particular beverages your line might offer premium packages – Princess Cruises, for example, offers a Princess Premier package which includes a much wider range. Another tip? If you’ve got a weakness for certain wines, save money by buying a bottle rather than a glass and asking your waiter to cork it and keep it behind the bar for you.</p>

Upgrade your alcohol

We love cruise lines that offer complimentary alcoholic drinks, but some tipples will likely be excluded – like Champagne and premium spirits. If you’re partial to particular beverages your line might offer premium packages – Princess Cruises, for example, offers a Princess Premier package which includes a much wider range. Another tip? If you’ve got a weakness for certain wines, save money by buying a bottle rather than a glass and asking your waiter to cork it and keep it behind the bar for you.

<p>Don’t underestimate the power wielded by your cabin steward. Ask nicely and he or she can transform your cruise, whether it’s by doing the nightly turndown service at your preferred time, providing extra toiletries and a bathrobe or helping you bag your favorite restaurant’s most sought-after table. It's those little extras that can make your vacation feel more lavish.</p>  <p><strong><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/gallerylist/92727/amazing-facts-about-cruise-ships-you-might-not-know">Find out more with these fabulous cruising facts</a></strong></p>

Ask your steward

Don’t underestimate the power wielded by your cabin steward. Ask nicely and he or she can transform your cruise, whether it’s by doing the nightly turndown service at your preferred time, providing extra toiletries and a bathrobe or helping you bag your favorite restaurant’s most sought-after table. It's those little extras that can make your vacation feel more lavish.

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<p>Most cruise lines will be more than happy to help passengers mark special occasions, whether it’s with complimentary birthday cakes, bottles of fizz or spa treatments. Email the customer service team well in advance to inform them of any occasions, and we’re not just talking about birthdays and honeymoons. Is it your first time sailing with that particular cruise line or the 10-year anniversary of your first cruise? In a crowded market, cruise lines are keener than ever to stop passengers straying to other operators, and are often only too happy to roll out perks to do so.</p>

Shout about your special occasion

Most cruise lines will be more than happy to help passengers mark special occasions, whether it’s with complimentary birthday cakes, bottles of fizz or spa treatments. Email the customer service team well in advance to inform them of any occasions, and we’re not just talking about birthdays and honeymoons. Is it your first time sailing with that particular cruise line or the 10-year anniversary of your first cruise? In a crowded market, cruise lines are keener than ever to stop passengers straying to other operators, and are often only too happy to roll out perks to do so.

<p>If you’re planning to log a lot of spa time, book a cruise that offers complimentary access to spa facilities and keep an eye out for onboard spa events, often including skincare masterclasses that focus on certain brands. Yes, these events are often designed to draw you into purchases, but there’s no obligation to buy and therapists typically offer complimentary mini-treatments during these sessions. Another great hack is to book spa treatments during port days – Princess Cruises is one of many lines to offer discounts at these times to encourage passengers to visit outside peak periods.</p>

Formulate a spa strategy

If you’re planning to log a lot of spa time, book a cruise that offers complimentary access to spa facilities and keep an eye out for onboard spa events, often including skincare masterclasses that focus on certain brands. Yes, these events are often designed to draw you into purchases, but there’s no obligation to buy and therapists typically offer complimentary mini-treatments during these sessions. Another great hack is to book spa treatments during port days – Princess Cruises is one of many lines to offer discounts at these times to encourage passengers to visit outside peak periods.

<p>Many modern cruise ships make the Titanic look tiny, and there's often more decks than you know to explore. Sure, deck number nine might be a great spot from which to soak up evening views and deck seven might boast the most sun loungers, but to avoid the crowds the lower decks should certainly be on your radar. They’re usually darker with less lighting, which means they’re great for stargazing sessions, and in rougher seas you’ll feel significantly less motion on decks closer to the waterline.</p>

Search for secret decks

Many modern cruise ships make the Titanic look tiny, and there's often more decks than you know to explore. Sure, deck number nine might be a great spot from which to soak up evening views and deck seven might boast the most sun loungers, but to avoid the crowds the lower decks should certainly be on your radar. They’re usually darker with less lighting, which means they’re great for stargazing sessions, and in rougher seas you’ll feel significantly less motion on decks closer to the waterline.

<p>Pillow menus are increasingly common on cruise ships (Disney Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines all have them) but don’t be afraid to request a certain type of pillow if you don’t find a menu in your cabin. There will almost always be harder or softer options available, and it’s another reason to stay on good terms with your cabin steward.</p>

Choose the perfect pillow

Pillow menus are increasingly common on cruise ships (Disney Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines all have them) but don’t be afraid to request a certain type of pillow if you don’t find a menu in your cabin. There will almost always be harder or softer options available, and it’s another reason to stay on good terms with your cabin steward.

<p>You’re on vacation, so normal rules don’t apply. Treat yourself to a midnight feast by ordering your favorite dessert after hours or snacking on those cookies you picked up from the buffet. Love those pillow chocolates your cabin steward dishes out every night? Don’t be afraid to ask for a few extras.</p>  <p><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/gallerylist/76238/the-strangest-things-that-have-happened-on-cruises"><strong>These are the strangest things that have ever happened on cruise ships</strong></a></p>

Enjoy a midnight snack

You’re on vacation, so normal rules don’t apply. Treat yourself to a midnight feast by ordering your favorite dessert after hours or snacking on those cookies you picked up from the buffet. Love those pillow chocolates your cabin steward dishes out every night? Don’t be afraid to ask for a few extras.

These are the strangest things that have ever happened on cruise ships

<p>You're not obliged to sign up for every available shore excursion. Port days are often the best days to chill out onboard: enjoy some downtime in the crowd-free lounges, treat yourself to some stressless retail therapy or do a few laps of the swimming pool. Spending huge amounts of time – and money – dragging yourself around every excursion in the calendar is hardly a one-way ticket to relaxation.</p>

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You're not obliged to sign up for every available shore excursion. Port days are often the best days to chill out onboard: enjoy some downtime in the crowd-free lounges, treat yourself to some stressless retail therapy or do a few laps of the swimming pool. Spending huge amounts of time – and money – dragging yourself around every excursion in the calendar is hardly a one-way ticket to relaxation.

<p>On the flipside, don’t be afraid to go it alone. Cruise lines are looking to make money, after all, and you’ll be able to find huge savings by booking your own activities and tours. This applies to almost any type of excursion – even if it’s a simple, self-guided trip on a scenic cable car or train, you’ll almost always pay extra.</p>

...or arrange your own

On the flipside, don’t be afraid to go it alone. Cruise lines are looking to make money, after all, and you’ll be able to find huge savings by booking your own activities and tours. This applies to almost any type of excursion – even if it’s a simple, self-guided trip on a scenic cable car or train, you’ll almost always pay extra.

<p>Don’t assume you’ll need to fork out a fortune to enjoy a decadent afternoon tea – you’ll often find it's included in the price. Sail on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and your fare covers daily afternoon teas in the Queens Room or Grills Lounge (we recommend the former, famous for its enormous crystal chandeliers). On Seabourn cruises it's the same and the buffet-style tea sessions come with a mind-boggling range of teas including mandarin, rose and ginger varieties.</p>

Time for tea

Don’t assume you’ll need to fork out a fortune to enjoy a decadent afternoon tea – you’ll often find it's included in the price. Sail on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and your fare covers daily afternoon teas in the Queens Room or Grills Lounge (we recommend the former, famous for its enormous crystal chandeliers). On Seabourn cruises it's the same and the buffet-style tea sessions come with a mind-boggling range of teas including mandarin, rose and ginger varieties.

<p>Nothing will ruin your cruise quicker than a bout of seasickness. If you’re prone to motion-related nausea purchase anti-sickness tablets in advance, or, if you’re caught unawares, ask for some at guest services. You’re less likely to feel the ship’s movement in lower cabins, at the rear of the ship and in the center. Don’t be afraid to ask to change cabins mid-cruise either.</p>

Avoid pitch and roll

Nothing will ruin your cruise quicker than a bout of seasickness. If you’re prone to motion-related nausea purchase anti-sickness tablets in advance, or, if you’re caught unawares, ask for some at guest services. You’re less likely to feel the ship’s movement in lower cabins, at the rear of the ship and in the center. Don’t be afraid to ask to change cabins mid-cruise either.

<p>If you’re planning a cruise with younger relatives, there are countless lines that offer promotions which can see kids sail for free (MSC Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian and others), as long as they’re in your cabin, sleeping in either bunk beds or a pull-out bed. These deals can result in huge savings, although bear in mind that younger guests will still incur taxes and port fees.</p>  <p><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/galleries/110902/beloved-cruise-ships-that-will-never-sail-again?page=1"><strong>See these beloved cruise ships that will never sail again</strong></a></p>

Seek out family-friendly deals

If you’re planning a cruise with younger relatives, there are countless lines that offer promotions which can see kids sail for free (MSC Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian and others), as long as they’re in your cabin, sleeping in either bunk beds or a pull-out bed. These deals can result in huge savings, although bear in mind that younger guests will still incur taxes and port fees.

See these beloved cruise ships that will never sail again

<p>Get more bang for your buck by opting for a cruise on a smaller ship. Fewer passengers means more space at key facilities like the spa, buffet restaurant and poolside, while events often feel more luxurious and intimate. Consider, for instance, the Windstar Cruises alfresco deck barbecue which takes place on every trip. Expect enormous vats of seafood paella and a whole roasted pig, which you can tuck into at tables draped with crisp linens dotted around the deck.</p>

Remember that bigger isn’t always better

Get more bang for your buck by opting for a cruise on a smaller ship. Fewer passengers means more space at key facilities like the spa, buffet restaurant and poolside, while events often feel more luxurious and intimate. Consider, for instance, the Windstar Cruises alfresco deck barbecue which takes place on every trip. Expect enormous vats of seafood paella and a whole roasted pig, which you can tuck into at tables draped with crisp linens dotted around the deck.

<p>Cruises are perfect for a digital detox, but at some point you'll probably want to send photos to loved ones or check in on the news. If you’re planning to purchase an internet package, we’d advise against buying deals that detail a certain number of megabytes or hours. Ship-based connectivity is improving but it can still be sketchy at sea, and nothing’s worse than watching your allowance drain away while you wait for an email to send. Packages allowing unlimited use for the day or the whole cruise tend to offer the best value for money – typically costing around $12 a day. And if you do opt for a timed package, remember you may have to log off in order to stop the clock. The other option is to buy a data package that allows you to use your phone while in port for a much lower cost than using ship Wi-Fi. </p>

Stay connected

Cruises are perfect for a digital detox, but at some point you'll probably want to send photos to loved ones or check in on the news. If you’re planning to purchase an internet package, we’d advise against buying deals that detail a certain number of megabytes or hours. Ship-based connectivity is improving but it can still be sketchy at sea, and nothing’s worse than watching your allowance drain away while you wait for an email to send. Packages allowing unlimited use for the day or the whole cruise tend to offer the best value for money – typically costing around $12 a day. And if you do opt for a timed package, remember you may have to log off in order to stop the clock. The other option is to buy a data package that allows you to use your phone while in port for a much lower cost than using ship Wi-Fi. 

Many cabins don't offer the largest or best of showers, but there's a simple solution – take a shower in the spa where you will often find much nicer and larger showering options. Sometimes there's also much better shampoo and conditioner than you'll find in your cabin.

Shower in the spa

<p>Most cruise lines offer a wide range of drinks packages to cater to every type of passenger, so have a peruse before you pick. Celestyal Cruises, for instance, offer a $29-a-day Platinum All-Inclusive Package containing 101 different cocktails, liqueurs, aperitifs, premium wines, energy drinks and more, a $16-a-day Non-Alcoholic Package which includes pressed juices, milkshakes, smoothies and ice cream and a $10-a-day Kids Refreshing Package offering mocktails, milkshakes, hot cocoa and ice cream. Just don’t blame us when the sugar rush kicks in…</p>

Do drinks-related research

Most cruise lines offer a wide range of drinks packages to cater to every type of passenger, so have a peruse before you pick. Celestyal Cruises, for instance, offer a $29-a-day Platinum All-Inclusive Package containing 101 different cocktails, liqueurs, aperitifs, premium wines, energy drinks and more, a $16-a-day Non-Alcoholic Package which includes pressed juices, milkshakes, smoothies and ice cream and a $10-a-day Kids Refreshing Package offering mocktails, milkshakes, hot cocoa and ice cream. Just don’t blame us when the sugar rush kicks in…

<p>Before you choose your cruise or splash out on added extras, always check what’s included as standard – you’ll often get a pleasant surprise. For example, Silversea offers one hour of free internet a day in some cabin categories, while numerous cruise lines (Viking, for one) include excursions in the base fare.</p>

Double check what’s included

Before you choose your cruise or splash out on added extras, always check what’s included as standard – you’ll often get a pleasant surprise. For example, Silversea offers one hour of free internet a day in some cabin categories, while numerous cruise lines (Viking, for one) include excursions in the base fare.

<p>If you're in the planning stage of your cruise, it’s worth signing up for newsletters that can tip you off about one-off promotions and sales. You can often enjoy added extras without forking out huge sums: notable examples include Norwegian’s regular Free at Sea promotion, Holland America’s seasonal upgrade sales and Princess Cruises' Best Sale Ever event.</p>  <p><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/news/150217/cruise-ships-norwegian-prima-norwegian-cruise-line-ncl-review"><strong>Now check out our review of Norwegian's cutting-edge Prima cruise ship</strong></a></p>

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If you're in the planning stage of your cruise, it’s worth signing up for newsletters that can tip you off about one-off promotions and sales. You can often enjoy added extras without forking out huge sums: notable examples include Norwegian’s regular Free at Sea promotion, Holland America’s seasonal upgrade sales and Princess Cruises' Best Sale Ever event.

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Column: LSU coach Kim Mulkey manages to go even lower after brawl at SEC championship

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“Don’t push a kid,” Mulkey said, sounding worse with every ill-chosen word. “Don’t push somebody that little. That was uncalled for, in my opinion. Let those two girls that were jawing, let them go at it.”

Sorry, coach, this is college basketball, not the WWE.

The more proper response came from South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, who was downright appalled at what she had witnessed on what should've been a day of celebration for her sport.

A much-anticipated matchup between a pair of rivals that captured the last two national championships ended with six players ejected , leaving barely enough to finish the game. (Which, in case you missed it, was won by top-ranked South Carolina 79-72 .)

Staley apologized profusely for her team’s actions during the trophy presentation on the court and seemed to grasp far more than Mulkey what sort of impression it left for those watching.

“I just don’t want the people who are tuning in to women’s basketball to see that and think that is our game, because it isn’t,” Staley said. “Our game is a really beautiful thing. To be quite honest, this is a part of it now. So we have to fix it, and we have to move on.”

Back to Mulkey, who seemed to think the root of the problem was the referees swallowing their whistles.

“Do you realize there was only one foul called on each team with two minutes to play in the fourth quarter?” Mulkey said. “Are you kidding me? That might have created some of that.”

That’s utter nonsense, of course, but it’s hardly the first time Mulkey’s moral compass has pointed in the wrong direction.

After all, this is a coach who — despite a glittering record that includes more than 700 wins and four national titles — never has seemed like a champion for women’s sports.

She failed to publicly support perhaps the greatest player she’s ever coached, Brittney Griner, after the former Baylor star was arrested on trumped-up charges in Russia and essentially used as a political pawn by President Vladimir Putin.

Maybe Mulkey was still perturbed at Griner, who is gay, for saying that the then-Baylor coach told players not to be open about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for her program.

“The coaches thought that if it seemed like they condoned it, people wouldn’t let their kids come play for Baylor,” Griner said during a 2013 interview with ESPN .

During her long tenure at the Texas university, Mulkey scoffed at two of the worst scandals in college sports history — both of which occurred at the Baptist institution.

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And this, too: “The problems that we have at Baylor are no different than the problems at any other school in America. Period. Move on. Find another story to write.”

After moving on herself to LSU, Mulkey gave a glimpse of how little she really seems to care about the women she coaches. She called on the NCAA to halt testing for COVID-19 at both the men’s and women’s Final Four in 2021 — even while the world was still in grips of a pandemic that has killed more than a million Americans and many times more around the globe.

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This product is a throttle control for street bikes. This is the simplest cruise control device available, made possible through the use of modern composite material technology. The Go Cruise slips over the bike’s throttle grip, taking up a quarter inch of space. When you need a cruise control, just throttle up to the desired speed and set the Go Cruise against the front brake lever with your forefinger. It eliminates the need to keep a constant grip on the throttle. When the speed needs to be reduced, just roll the throttle forward and Go Cruise automatically adjusts back to the off position. Go Cruise’s composite material is formulated to act like a spring, with just the right amount of tension to grab a motorcycle grip. There are no switches, no moving parts, no hardware to install and it can be put on or taken off the bike in seconds. Go Cruise is available for 7/8 inches and 1 inch bars and is available in black and silver color. A custom silicone rubber ring is included so Go Cruise can be used on bikes with metal grips.

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Cruise Line Employee Allegedly Put Cameras in Bathrooms to Spy on Girls: 'I Want to Control It, But I Can't'

Arvin Joseph Mirasol is federally charged with producing and possessing child pornography

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  • Arvin Joseph Mirasol allegedly began filming unsuspecting people, including underage girls, aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise ships in December 2023, per a federal complaint obtained by PEOPLE.
  • The cruise line worker was arrested by federal and local authorities on March 3.
  • Mirasol faces separate federal and state indictments

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The Royal Caribbean Cruise line worker would tape a video camera in one of the ship’s bathrooms to spy on young girls aboard, he allegedly told authorities upon his March 3 arrest.

“If I like who is in that room, I place” the camera there, Arvin Joseph Mirasol, 34, allegedly said, per a six-page federal criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE. According to the complaint, Mirasol allegedly said he selected girls who were 16 and older, although federal authorities claim he sometimes filmed girls as young as 10.

Mirasol, of the Philippines, is charged with producing and possessing child pornography, which he allegedly filmed aboard the Symphony of the Seas beginning at the start of his employment last December, per the federal complaint.

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Mirasol is also facing six counts of video voyeurism, which are third-degree felonies, per state court records obtained by The Tampa Bay Times .

“I want to control it,” Mirasol allegedly told federal authorities per the complaint. “But I can’t.”

As a stateroom attendant, Mirasol serviced guests' cabins, cleaning their rooms, restocking towels and making their beds.

Royal Caribbean Cruise lines reported Mirasol Feb. 26 to authorities, per the federal complaint. Six days later, the ship arrived from Haiti into Port Everglades, where Homeland Security agents and Customs and Border Patrol officers boarded the vessel and obtained Mirasol’s electronic devices.

“We have zero tolerance for this unacceptable behavior,” Jonathan Fishman, a spokesman for Royal Caribbean Group, said in a statement to PEOPLE. “We immediately reported this to law enforcement and terminated the crew member, and we will continue to fully cooperate with authorities.”

It was not clear from the federal complaint how the cruise line dealt with Mirasol aboard the ship between reporting him Feb. 26 and docking March 3.

Fishman has not responded to additional questions from PEOPLE regarding those intervening six days or if cruisers were made aware of the allegations against Mirasol while he remained on board.

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Mirasol’s public defenders did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Mirasol’s search history allegedly included, per the federal complaint, searches for: “hidden cameras,” “teen on bed,” “p--- in public restrooms” and “sweet [genitals] of teenage girls." 

Investigators discovered “numerous videos of naked females undressing in the bathroom as well as videos of child [sex abuse material],” HSI special agent Michelle Maglione wrote in the probable cause statement.

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In a five-minute video confiscated by federal authorities, a girl estimated to be 10 years old – and wearing the yellow/ orange cruise line wristband indicating her minor status – is seen showering in the cruise ship. 

The start of the video allegedly “clearly depicts” Mirasol setting up the camera, per the criminal complaint. 

Mirasol allegedly told federal authorities that he would collect the camera and then “pleasure himself" to the footage.

Other times, per the complaint, Mirasol allegedly said he would enter the guest rooms while they were showering, hide under their beds, and, aiming his cell phone at their bodies, record them from his spot on the floor.

Mirasol appeared in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida for the first time Monday for a detention hearing in which Maglione testified. No plea was entered in the online federal docket.

Mirasol is detained, pending trial and set to return for his arraignment March 18 at 11 a.m.

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