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25 Cruise Port Day Do’s and Don’ts: How to Make the Most of Every Stop

There’s nothing quite like waking up in a new destination during your cruise, ready to explore what the port has to offer. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, making the most of…

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25 Lessons I Learned on My First Cruise Vacation

My very first cruise was back in 2004 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. At the time, it was one of the largest cruise ships in the world, weighing in at a whopping 138,000…

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Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Major Upgrades at Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has shared exciting new plans for the transformation of its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. The centerpiece of the project will be the upcoming Great Tides Waterpark, a…

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The 10 Best Cruise Line Changes in Recent Years (According to Cruisers!)

Cruising has come a long way in the last few years, and most of the changes are making waves for all the right reasons. From smoother embarkation processes to onboard tech upgrades and even menu…

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Visiting Celebration Key: What’s Included, What’s Extra & Is It’s Worth It

Carnival Cruise Line’s brand-new private destination, Celebration Key, has officially opened, and I was lucky enough to be there for the very first day. On July 19, while sailing aboard Carnival Vista, we became some…

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