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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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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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WOW is all I can say after 2 nights on Holland America’s newest ship
After 2 nights on board Rotterdam, Holland America’s newest ship, I’m very impressed. Here are my first impressions on design, food and entertainment with comparisons to previous Holland America cruises as well as cruise lines like Princess and Norwegian Cruise…
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There’s a lot to like on Enchanted Princess – Caribbean cruise review + tips
Enchanted Princess is one of the newer ships in the Princess fleet and after being onboard for 2 Caribbean cruises it’s now one of my favorites. Enchanted offers an outstanding selection of included and specialty restaurants, impressive entertainment, nicely appointed…
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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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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…
