Cruises
Review: NCL Norwegian Star Suite 9500 Forward With Large Balcony
The Norwegian Star is a Dawn Class ship, that is, a mid size ship with maximum guest capacity at just...
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MSC Divina Embarkation Day on my Worst Cruise Ever Out of Miami Florida 2024
Last week I popped up a quick overview of why I don't think anyone in the USA should ever consider...
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Cruising Has Literally Gone to the Dogs (and Cats) ! Would You Rent a Pup-Panion?
Why do cats always get their way? - They are very purr-suasive Have you ever wished you didn’t have to leave...
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Are Specialty Restaurants Worth the Cost on Holland America Cruises?
Introduction - My "Free" Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL...
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Do Cruise Ships Ever Run out of Food? Would You Believe Yes!
Feeding the amount of people sailing on a ship is no easy task. We’re talking up to 8,000 guests, ASIDE...
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Why Would Anyone in the USA Ever Book an MSC Cruise? Is This The WORST Cruise Line Ever?
Today I am back home in gray and cold Indiana after having escaped the worst of bone-numbing, sub-zero wind chills...
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You Can Cruise Without a Passport But Should You?
I get a lot of questions about cruising. They run the gamut from "What should I pack?" to "How much...
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Roatán Ports Turning Away Cruise Ships?
Is Roatán, an island off the coast of Honduras, turning away cruise ships? The answer seems to be yes for...
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Crew Life On A Cruise Ship (Part 1)
You see us walking around, looking like we’re always in a rush (and we are), but there are a few...
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Cruise Ship, Hotel, Airport Transfer Services That You Can Trust At Affordable Prices
When it comes to getting to and from your cruise there may be lots of choices or only a few....
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Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
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Why I Book My Cruises with a Trusted Travel Agent
With over 10 years in the airline industry, and some of those in airport operations, I know how to book...
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The Power of a Complaint on a Cruise Ship – Think Before You Speak!
Let’s face it. Things aren’t always going to be the way you planned or hoped. Pipes will burst, flights will...
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How Extreme Do Your Cruise Ship Crew Safety Drills Go? You Will Be Shocked!
During your cruise, aside from all the treats and amenities you will be able to enjoy, you will likely experience...
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Do You Have to Share a Dining Table on Holland America Cruises? What about Set Dining Times or Flexible Dining?
Introduction - My "Free" Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL...
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