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20 ways MSC is different from other cruise lines
MSC is a very polarizing cruise line that people seem to either love or hate. I’m about to wrap up my first ever cruise with MSC and it’s definitely very different in many ways compared to other major cruise lines…
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My top 10 ways to save time and money after 40 cruises
After 40 cruises on 3 continents, I’ve learned to use several tools that help me save hundreds of dollars on every cruise, avoid several hours of waiting in airport and port lineups while getting free perks throughout every trip like…
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10 watch outs when you’re planning a Princess cruise
Planning a Princess cruise can be a very stressful experience. Between choosing the itinerary, cabin, dining, flights, insurance and shore excursions, you have to make hundreds of decisions before your vacation even begins. One mistake can cost you hundreds if…
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The Sanctuary is broken. Here are 4 ways Princess can fix it
The Sanctuary is one of the most luxurious sun decks at sea so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most popular amenities on Princess ships. But the only way to get a reservation is to line up at…
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The best sun deck is where you’d least expect (Sanctuary tour + tips)
The most relaxing and luxurious sun deck I’ve ever experienced after 40 cruises wasn’t in the pricey first class sections of cruise lines like Norwegian or Celebrity. Starting at $20 for a half day, it didn’t even cost that much.…
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25 lessons learned after 6 recent Princess cruises
After sailing 50 days on 5 Princess ships over the last year, I’ve learned 25 valuable lessons about the Princess cruising experience. From navigating their ships to getting the most of their food and drink options, these are lessons that…
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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…
