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6 Cruise Do’s and Don’ts I’ve Learned After 55+ Cruises

After more than 55 cruises, I still learn something new almost every time I sail. Some lessons make my cruise vacations so much better, and others are mistakes I hope to never repeat again. Today…

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50+ Things to Pack for a Cruise That No One Talks About

Some of the best things to pack for a cruise are honestly not that cute. They won’t make your suitcase look aesthetic, and nobody is showing them off on Instagram. These are the boring, unsexy…

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9-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Finds Lost Wedding Ring in Holland America Ship’s Pool

A young cruise passenger made an unexpected discovery during a recent Alaska cruise, and his decision to do the right thing helped reunite another guest with a treasured wedding ring. Nine-year-old Corbin Hindriksen of Fort…

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30 Free Things You Didn’t Know You Could Ask Guest Services For on a Cruise

Guest Services is one of those spots on a cruise ship that most of us only visit when something goes wrong. It turns out that if you know what to ask for, that same desk…

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9 Things Cruise Crew Wish Passengers Would Stop Doing

Some cruise etiquette slip-ups are obvious, like chair hogging. Others are much more subtle, and plenty of cruisers have no idea they’re doing something that drives crew and fellow passengers a little crazy. I’ve been…

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