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What the launches of Icon and Sun revealed about the cruise industry
Two highly anticipated cruise ships launched in early 2024 and their journeys to setting sail speak volumes about the state of the now booming cruise industry. Icon of the Seas was one of the most anticipated ships of the past…
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These ports reduce cruise ship emissions with onshore power systems
Hundreds of cruise ships have the capability to connect to onshore power systems, which allows them to turn off their engines and almost completely avoid any emissions while docked. Here are the 36 ports around the world that are equipped…
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How to avoid noisy cruise cabins and what to do if you get one
The last thing you want to worry about on your cruise vacation is being kept up in the middle of the night or woken early in the morning from loud noises entering your cabin. Every cruise ship, no matter how…
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Tour of the Enclave thermal suite on Sun Princess
The Enclave thermal suite on Sun Princess features a hydrotherapy pool with high pressure massage showers, a steam room… sauna…salt room…relaxation area and a variety of aromatherapy rain showers. In this episode of the Chill Cruiser, I’ll give you a…
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Is Caribbean Princess too old? I went back to find out
Prominent review sites and travel agents have been saying some not-so-nice things about the Caribbean Princess lately. Some are saying it’s too old and has major air conditioning and plumbing issues. Since I shared a flattering review of the ship…
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Main dining room menus on Holland America’s Rotterdam (European itinerary)
Here are the main dining room menus from my 7 day Norway cruise on Holland America’s Rotterdam in August 2024 with photos of dishes I tried. You can find menus from Caribbean itineraries here. Breakfast (every day) Day 1 Day…
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Lido bar menu on Regal Princess
Here is the Lido Bar menu from my British Isles cruise on Regal Princess in August 2024. More on Regal Princess
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Main Dining Room menus on Regal Princess
Here’s a sampling of the Main Dining Room menus from my 12 day British Isles cruise on Regal Princess in August 2024. See below for links to more about the ship and specialty dining options. Day 1 (lunch) Day 1…
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Cabin Tour & Tips: Premium Oceanview on Sun Princess
The Premium Oceanview cabins on Sun Princess are very modern, roomy and nicely appointed and a huge upgrade from cabins on other Princess ships. The window features a cozy alcove that ingeniously doubles as storage for lifejackets. This was definitely…
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New Crown Grill menus on Sun Princess
The Crown Grill steakhouse on Sun Princess features a new menu with more seafood options and a much smaller list of wines availalbe by the glass. Luckily the sommelier was happy to offer some options available by the glass at…
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Cabin Tour and Tips: Deluxe Balcony on Sun Princess
The Deluxe Balcony cabins on Sun Princess are very modern, roomy and nicely appointed and a huge upgrade from cabins on other Princess ships. The balconies are also roomy but if you prefer the traditional view of nothing but ocean,…
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Daily programs on Holland America’s Koningsdam
These are the daily programs from my California Coast cruise on Koningsdam in November 2024. More about Koningsdam and Holland America What’s new