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12 Things I Stopped Doing on a Cruise (and Why I Don’t Miss Them)

After cruising for over 20 years and more than 50 cruises, there are some things I simply don’t do anymore. Stopping them has saved me money, saved me time, and honestly given me a better…

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38 Free Cruise Cabin Requests You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

A lot of cruisers don’t realize how many things you can get for free from your cabin attendant, your housekeeping team, or even your butler if your cabin type includes one. None of it costs…

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Holland America Reveals Major Upgrades Coming to Half Moon Cay

Holland America Line is giving its popular private island a major refresh, with a new Beach Club, food pavilion, upgraded cabanas and several other enhancements coming to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. The updates are being…

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Margaritaville at Sea Names Zac Brown Godfather of Newest ship

argaritaville at Sea has named three-time GRAMMY Award winner Zac Brown as the official Godfather of its newest cruise ship, Beachcomber, which is set to debut in January 2027. Brown will officially christen the ship…

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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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