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Norwegian Joy daily programs
Here are the daily programs from my cruise to Bermuda on Norwegian Joy in August 2023. Day 1 Day 2 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 More about Norwegian Joy What’s new
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Norwegian Joy: Lots of pros but some major cons on Bermuda cruise
The Norwegian Joy has great food, entertainment, nightlife and event-style activities like a 2-story racetrack but is it an actual Joy to cruise? With 4,000+ people in sometimes tight spaces, it all depends on how you feel about crowds and…
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13 costly travel insurance lessons after missing my cruise ship
After an epic flight delay caused 4 fellow passengers and I to miss our cruise ship, we learned 13 expensive lessons about travel insurance and Canadian flight delay compensation. The hardest lesson was that most of our travel insurance policies…
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I missed my cruise ship (part 1): 12 planning lessons learned
After more than 30 cruises where I embarked with hours to spare, I joined the “I missed my ship” club earlier this year in Fort Lauderdale thanks to 6+ hours of delays in Toronto. It was a stressful experience but…
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How to contact your cruise line during a flight delay
Most North American cruise lines have a travel hotline if you’re delayed while en route to a cruise. It’s usually separate from the general customer service line with better hours and can communicate with the ship. I called the Princess…
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Does bigger mean better with the casino on Majestic Princess?
Majestic Princess has a much larger casino than most Royal-class Princess ships but is it better? Join me for a full tour of the casino and my take on the slot machines after an 8-day Alaska cruise in May. Related…
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10 tips for Vancouver cruisers visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a must-see experience and a short shuttle ride from the port of Vancouver. Walk along a 400-foot-long suspension bridge, experience the lush rainforest from the treetops and stroll along a gravity-defying platform that’s cantilevered off…
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8 tips you need to know if you’re cruising out of Vancouver
Getting to the Vancouver port from the airport is a breeze. But getting through the terminal and on to your cruise ship can be a miserable 3+ hour experience. Here are 8 tips to help you save time and grief…
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Not so Majestic cruise to Alaska
Stunning views and relaxing venues didn’t quite make up for a nightmare 4-hour embarkation, long lineups and a missed glacier stop. Join me as I explore the highs and many lows of my cruise to Alaska on Majestic Princess out…
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Main Dining Room menus on Majestic Princess
Here are the menus from my May 2023 Alaksa cruise on Majestic Princess with photos of some of the things I tried. You can find my review of Majestic here. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5…
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Daily programs on Majestic Princess
Here are the daily programs from my Alaska cruise on Majestic Princess in May 2023. Majestic was not at is best on this cruise (you can find my review of the cruise here). I cruised Alaska on Ruby Princess in…