Cruises
Have You Missed Weeks of Frequent Floaters 1x Daily E-Mails? A Fix is on the Way – (We Hope)!
Ever feel lost at sea? Endless miles of ocean in front and behind you? Normally we love this right as...
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Just How “Safe” is Your Cruise Cabin Safe? Can Someone Bypass Your Lock Code?
Even the lowliest of interior cabins you may sail on will likely have something like you see above, that is,...
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What to Do if You Have a Special Need for Your Upcoming Royal Caribbean Cruise
Cruise lines like Royal Caribbean International have made significant investments in making cruise vacations as accessible as possible. While every...
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What are the Things You May HATE About Cruising? We Have the Full List!
As Frequent Floaters most of us here on the blog, and especially the authors, love ship life. We can not...
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Banning Cruise Ships is NOT the Answer for Port Cities – These Are Better Solutions!
If you have not been paying attention there is a trend that I see slowly spreading all over the world,...
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What To Wear – and NOT Wear – on Cruises! Can Your Clothing Choices Get You in Trouble?
Is there such a thing as inappropriate attire on a cruise ship? Cruise lines each have their own dress code...
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Join Celebrity’s Captain’s Club BEFORE You Book Your First Cruise
If you’re a Frequent Floater and have ever considered sailing Celebrity I encourage you to join Celebrity’s Captain’s Club before...
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Remarkable Storm Damage Video to Crew Quarters on Carnival Sunshine
One really does not expect nasty storms off the US East coast in May, but that is what happened recently...
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The One Thing You Never Want To Do On a Cruise Ship – Jump or Fall Overboard!
Cruising is one of the most pleasurable ways to travel around the planet. Relaxed pace, stunning views, amazing food and...
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Flight Connection at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for...
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Why You Should Avoid the Buffet As Much As Possible on a Cruise!
Stomach flu, food poisoning, 24 hour flu – whatever you call It, food born illnesses are quite common all over...
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What are your “Rights” at Sea. What Laws are in Force While on a Cruise Ship?
A stereotypical American might feel that being an American means they are governed by the laws of the United States...
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Final Thoughts on our First Cruise to Alaska and What I Would do Differently
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight - eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my...
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Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL App
Introduction - My "Free" Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL...
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Can You Take a Cruise With Carry-on Luggage Only?
Reading the title of this post you might be saying to yourself, “René – have you lost your mind? There...
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