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These Cruise Line Upcharges Have Passengers Seeing Red!

After cruising for more than 20 years and sailing on over 50 cruises, I’ve watched the cruise experience change quite a bit. Cruise ships have gotten bigger, dining options have expanded, and some of the…

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15 Things That Are No Longer Worth Your Money on a Cruise

Cruising has gotten more expensive over the last few years, and I think a lot of us are getting more thoughtful about where our money actually goes. I recently made a video about what I…

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Azamara Relaunches Experience More Packages With New 3-Tier Pricing

Azamara Cruises is making changes to its Experience More packages, introducing a new three-tier structure with updated pricing and inclusions. The refreshed Experience More, or ExMo, packages will be available for cruises departing on or…

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Norwegian Aura to Debut New Whitney Houston Show and Entertainment Lineup in 2027

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the entertainment lineup coming to its newest ship, Norwegian Aura, when the ship debuts in May 2027. Headlining the new entertainment offerings will be “Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston,”…

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Celebrity Compass Hits the Water Ahead of Celebrity River Cruises’ 2027 Debut

Celebrity Cruises has reached a major milestone in the development of its new river cruise brand, with Celebrity Compass officially completing its float out in the Netherlands. The new ship will be the first vessel…

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