Cruises
I Work on a Cruise Ship: Ship Booked Excursions vs Adventuring on Your Own
Let’s face it, the ports of call visited during a cruise are about the main reason people choose this kind...
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Oceania’s Brilliant Idea to Include a “Free” Hotel Night Pre-Cruise. Can This Idea Expand to Other Lines?
The former CEO of Norwegian Cruise Lines Frank J. Del Rio moved over to become president of Oceania. I was...
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Preparing For Your First Cruise, Pre-Voyage Checklist
If you have never been on a cruise before getting ready for the first one is so exciting! You’ve worked...
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Going Abroad on a Cruise Ship? Things You Really Should Consider!
One of the main reasons people choose to go on a cruise vacation is the excitement of visiting other countries....
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Crazy Police Video – Woman Uses Stolen Credit Cards to Book Virgin Cruise and Larger Cruise Scam!
I just had to post this because oh my oh my. As they say at the end of this Body...
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All The “Surprise” Ways You Can Blow Your Cruise Budget or Overspend on Your Cruise Vacation!
Those of us who are Frequent Floaters know what to expect when it comes to a cruise vacation. We being...
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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Private Island – A Real Treat for MSC Cruisers
I have had a lot of interesting reactions to my series of posts about my first ever MSC cruise including...
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Did You Know Your Cruise Ship Spa is Likely Outsourced to a Third Party and Staff are Not Crew?
There are a few things you should learn before you take your first cruise - the cruise line not only...
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Norwegian Cruise Lines Shrinks Burger Size – Plus Other Changes I Don’t Really Mind!
These are challenging times for the cruise industry. Unlike the US airlines who received tons of money from the government,...
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Common Myths About Cruising – What’s the Real Story?
Prior to my first ever cruise nearly 15 years ago I had some reservations based on common myths about cruises....
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Royal Caribbean Loyalty Program Changes: Good, Bad, Indifferent? My Take!
Royal Caribbean International has announced a number of changes to its popular loyalty program, the Crown and Anchor Society, that...
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Exciting and Unique Activities on 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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Are Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurant Up-Charges Worth it? Is the Food and Experience That Much Better?
The above is my adorable bride at the restaurant vegetarians should run from, that is, Moderno the Brazilian steak house...
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One Bright Spot onboard Our MSC Divina Cruise – The Butchers Cut Specialty Restaurant Review!
I know a few readers who are die-hard MSC fans have not been thrilled over my frank review of our...
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Ways to Reduce The Cost of Your Cruise Vacation – Take These Steps to Pay Less And Not Disembark With a Huge Bill!
Cruising, if you have not noticed, is exploding. Folks who have never ever been on a cruise ship are booking...
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