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May 24, 2013

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5 Reasons to Book a Balcony Cabin

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Cruise ships can have a lot of different cabin layouts and categories, sometimes it takes having a PhD to figure out which one is best for you. When looking for your next cruise you may want to consider booking a balcony cabin to extract the most enjoyment from your vacation. Here are five reasons to [...]

Budget: Getting from JFK Airport into New York City

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Recently we took a trip on Norwegian Breakaway, which departed from Pier 88 at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. To get to and from JFK airport and into the city in a taxi is a flat rate of $52 plus any tolls and MTA fees. That can add up once you include the tip. You may [...]

8 Pre-Cruise Tips for New York City Tourists

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Everyone should experience sailing out of New York City at least once. The sights, the sounds, the weather – it’s one great package. With that said, New York City is not cheap. The closer you stay to the cruise terminal the more money you’re going to pay for your hotel stay. Recently we were in [...]

11 Cruise Tips Before Sail-away

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By: Sarah Phillips You’ve finally made it onboard your cruise and its vacation time!  Want to make your vacation even better? Take some time before you sail away to check everything out, get acquainted and get your bearings; this is going to be your new home for at least the new few days after all. [...]

7 Cruise Tips from Our Readers

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You can scour the internet for the best cruise tips and you’ll find millions of possible answers. Recently on Cruise Radio we posed the question to you – What is your most valuable cruise tip? Here’s what some of our listeners told us: Bring Your Own Wine, says Bill Jobes from Nantucket, Massachusetts. You may [...]

5 Simple Tips to Great Cruise Photos

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Everyone that goes on vacation is looking to bring back memories to share on their Facebook, with co-workers and family, but sometimes getting that perfect shot is a little harder than expected — or is it? While I am not professionally trained in the art of photography, I have been on dozens of cruises and [...]

Carnival Cruise Gives Couples ’10 Things to Do’

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Carnival recently released the stop thing things for couples to do when on a Fun Ship vacation. From getting married on board to having a pampering couples massage, Carnival creates romantic moments that won’t break the bank, while providing an experience that’s memorable and fun. The top 10 romantic experiences guests can enjoy during a [...]

10 Tips Before Booking Your First Cruise

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By: Sarah Phillips When you’re booking a cruise or getting ready to go on one, there are a few things you’ll need to consider or take care of first. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on both sides. 1. Know Where You Want to Go. Before you can really book a cruise, you’ll want to [...]

5 Creative Ways to Save for a Cruise

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By: Sarah Phillips So you want to go on a cruise? But now you need to figure out how to pay for it. Here’s a few creative ways to save up money for your next cruise vacation. Pay yourself first. This one seems simple enough, but I know I’m guilty of paying all the bills, [...]

5 Great San Juan Cruise Adventure Experiences

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By Nancy Schretter San Juan, Puerto Rico is one of the Eastern Caribbean’s most diverse and exciting ports of call. This capital city of Puerto Rico offers a unique blend of so many factors: old and new; American and Taino/European cultures; art and adventure. Cruisers can stroll down bustling cobblestone streets filled with inviting shops [...]

How to Choose an Alaskan Cruise

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Last year I took my first Alaskan cruise. At first thought an Alaska cruise seemed basic – I pick my port, we see glaciers and go home. Boy was I wrong. There are a few factors you need to take into consideration when planning and booking an Alaskan cruise. It’s not as simple as booking, [...]

Five Ways to Prevent Seasickness

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Seasickness. Just the word sounds yuck – and if it strikes you during a sailing it’s even worse. While there isn’t a way to 100-percent trick your body out of seasickness there are ways around it. Here are Five Ways to Prevent Seasickness: 1. Cabin location. It all starts before you even get on the [...]

Offsite Cruise Parking Lots Are Safer Than Led to Believe

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A year ago the Canaveral Port Authority released a video slamming offsite cruise parking vendors. VIDEO HERE The video, eventually pulled because it was a ‘misunderstanding,’ led cruise passengers to believe that offsite lots were unsafe and irresponsible. The Port Authority also tried to squeeze-out the offsite parking lots by imposing a five-dollar entry fee, [...]

5 Ways to Research Your Shore Excursions

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When it comes to booking a shore excursion, there’s one thing that comes to mind – how can I do it without paying the cruise line rates? While booking with the cruise line is safe because the ship will wait for you, there are other cheaper options out there, it’s just a matter of finding [...]

Interesting Cruise Food Consumption Facts

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In the course of the flagship’s 200 Transatlantic Crossings, Cunard estimates that passengers have consumed: 8.4 million cups of tea 980,000 scones 481,000 bottles of champagne 644,000 eggs 960,000 litres of milk In total, Queen Mary 2 has served 22.4 million meals and sailed over 600,000 nautical miles during her first 200 Crossings.  These figures do not [...]

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