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12 Things First-Time Cruisers Need to Pack

Taking your first cruise? It's exciting, but can also be surprisingly nerve-wracking. When you are a rookie cruiser, there are likely a million questions in...
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How Much It Costs to Sail on Each Cruise Line’s Biggest...

There's been a big competition between cruise lines over the past decade or so to build new cruise ships that are bigger, better, more...
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Viking Cruise Ship Evacuating Passengers Amid Rough Seas Off Norway

Multiple news agencies, including CNN and ABCNews, have reported that there is a current evacuation of the Viking Sky, a vessel from Viking Ocean...
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Norwegian Breakaway Fails CDC Health Inspection

Norwegian Breakaway -- the recently refurbished ship that holds roughly 4,000 passengers -- recently received a “not satisfactory” following a health inspection earlier this...
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Updated Norwegian Sky Debuts New Restaurants and Upgraded Staterooms

Norwegian Cruise Line this week released photos of the newly renovated Norwegian Sky. Following a three-week drydock in the Bahamas, the vessel now boasts...
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Seattle Looks to Add New Cruise Berth (Terminal 46)

The Port of Seattle could soon see major growth, as the popularity of sailing from the area continues to increase. The Port of Seattle Commission...
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The Two Biggest Factors In How Much You’ll Pay for a...

There's no doubt that everyone wants to find the best deal on a cruise. And the cruise lines are happy to help you get...
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Carnival Reveals New Mardi Gras Stateroom Design

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a new look designed especially for its staterooms onboard Mardi Gras, the cruise line’s new ship scheduled to debut...
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Answered: Are Last-Minute Cruises Really Cheaper?

The appeal to get a last-minute cruise deal is mouth-watering. Who doesn't want to get a relaxing vacation for just pennies on the dollar? And...
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Norwegian Cruise Lines Raising Service Charges (Gratuities)

Update: Since publishing, we received the following statement from a Norwegian Cruise Lines spokesperson: “Effective April 1, 2019, a nominal adjustment will be made to...