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The Pleasures and Pain of Earth’s Largest Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Icon of the Seas, is a floating list of superlatives: biggest cruise ship ever. Biggest swim-up bar on a cruise ship ever. It is the first ship ever to have a suspended infinity pool, the first ship ever to have six waterslides, and the first ship to have a 16-piece live…

April 27, 2024191Views

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Dining on a Cruise: The 10 Best Tips and Tricks

Dining on today’s cruise ships is much more exciting than it was even a few years ago. Cruise lines are collaborating with renowned chefs and creating innovative culinary venues. Additionally, some companies are focused on serving sustainable seafood and offering plant-based and healthy alternatives. Oft-quoted cruising expert Stewart Chiron, aka “The Cruise Guy,” contends that…

April 26, 2024220Views

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No, That Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Never Had Cholera Aboard

You might have seen headlines like this earlier in the week about Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dawn, which reported that some 20 passengers were feeling ill: "Thousands stranded on Norwegian Dawn cruise ship hit by possible cholera outbreak" (CBS News) "Norwegian Dawn: Mauritius says cruise ship can dock after cholera scare" (BBC News) "2,000 cruise…

April 25, 2024211Views

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Planning a Cruise: Follow This Timeline for Booking Dinner and Activity Reservations

Timing is everything when it comes to planning a cruise vacation. Once you’ve decided on the ship and itinerary and have made the down payment, the next step is knowing when to book excursions, specialty dining reservations, spa treatments, and other activities. Getting that right—or wrong—can significantly affect the quality of your trip. After all,…

April 25, 2024251Views

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Caribbean Cruise Ports Where a Resort Day Pass Could Be Your Best Bet

March 28, 2024 If you’re a frequent cruiser, chances are you’re going to visit a few cruise ports in the Caribbean more than once. And even if it’s a new-to-you port of call, the town may not offer much to see or do, and the cruise line’s shore excursions on offer may be pricey or…

April 25, 2024167Views

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Can I Cruise with Just a Driver’s License?

Is a driver's license enough ID to take a cruise? The answer is mixed. Despite tightened modern security requirements, there's a loophole that allows American passengers to cruise the Caribbean and other destinations without using a passport.In some cases. United States citizens can sail without bringing a…

April 24, 2024177Views

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Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback

Americans are cruising again — and at record-breaking levels. Carnival , Norwegian and Royal Caribbean all reported entering the year with record highs for individual bookings and cruise pricing. It's an impressive turnaround after the industry was largely halted for 15 months after the Centers for Disease…

April 24, 2024151Views