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Royal Caribbean Celebrates Legend of the Seas with Special Veterans Day Naming Ceremony

Royal Caribbean officially celebrated the naming of Legend of the Seas on November 11, 2026, with a special Veterans Day ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The celebration honored U.S. military veterans and their families while…

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12 Things We Stopped Doing on Cruise Sea Days (And What We Do Instead)

After more than 50 cruises and hundreds of sea days, we have made some mistakes along the way. We have also learned a few things that have genuinely made our cruises better. In this post,…

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15 Cruise Crew Etiquette Mistakes Even Nice Passengers Make

Most cruisers are lovely people who genuinely want to be kind to the crew. Some of the nicest things we do, though, can quietly make a crew member’s day harder. This post is for the…

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17 Foods Not to Eat on a Cruise (Even if They’re Free!)

Cruise food is one of the best parts of a cruise vacation, but not everything on the buffet or in the dining room deserves a spot on your plate. Some foods and drinks can leave…

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12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do on a Cruise

There are several things you can do on a cruise that you wouldn’t know about, expect or even think to ask for. I found that out recently at the hairdresser. I was chatting with someone…

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