Cruises
Why Cruise Ship Itineraries Change. Yes, it May be a Problem With Your Ship!
The moment we get on board a cruise ship, just like everywhere else, we are counting on everything going as...
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Who Should Take a Galapagos Cruise?
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
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Terrifying! US Coast Guard Helicopter Almost Goes Into the Ocean in Rescue Attempt off a Cruise Ship
All major cruise ships have a medical facility onboard but depending on the severity of the situation you may need...
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Must Watch: Amazing Timelapse Video of a Cruise Ship Built From the Ground Up!
I have zero plans to ever sail with AIDA until they change their very dangerous policy of allowing smoking on...
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RCI Raises “Mandatory” Daily Tips Fee by 12% – How Much Longer Until This Impacts Your Cruise Choice?
Once again we have another cruise line, in this case RCI or Royal Caribbean International, raising the mandatory daily tips...
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Introduction: My First Cruise Vacation to Alaska on the Norwegian NCL Jewel
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight - eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my...
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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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