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Royal Caribbean Loyalty Program Changes: Good, Bad, Indifferent? My Take!

Royal Caribbean International has announced a number of changes to its popular loyalty program, the Crown and Anchor Society, that went into effect on...

Are Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurant Up-Charges Worth it? Is the Food and Experiance That Much Better?

The above is my adorable bride at the restaurant vegetarians should run from, that is, Moderno the Brazilian steak house on many NCL ships....

OH NO – My Cruise Ship Left Port Without Me! So Now What?

As you may have seen in hilarious (when it’s not you starring in them) YouTube videos, people choose to cut it dangerously close to...

Why You Should Always Check-in ASAP With Norwegian Cruise Lines Online – The 21 Day Mark Really Matters!

Most of us spend a lot of our free time working to book the perfect cruise including what flights will work best and where...

What Happens When You Die On a Cruise Ship? What About Scattering Your Ashes?

As you can imagine, people die everywhere, no matter the place, the time or the activity. Heck, people even die at Disneyworld (more often...

Can You Take a Cruise With Carry-on Luggage Only?

Reading the title of this post you might be saying to yourself, “René – have you lost your mind? There is no way!” and...

Mandatory Cruise Line Gratuities – Can You Get Them Back or Avoid Them? It Depends!

When you are looking to book a cruise the cost per day may seem very enticing. You may see splashed across the web "deals"...

Amazing Coco Cay Private Island, Mistakes Guests Make, Shore Excursion Must Haves, Special Meal Request and More!

My last vacation I am just back from was on a cruise ship that did not move. Well, it was an all-inclusive resort that...

Is It Worth it to Book a Royal Caribbean Cruise Just for Their Crazy Fun Private Island?

Heck YES!!!! 🙂 Royal Caribbean really knocked it out of the park with the redevelopment of their Bahamian private island, Coco Cay (the locals pronounce...

Insider: The Mistakes I See Guests Make Over and Over. Don’t be One of “Those Guests”!

Whether you’re taking your first-ever cruise, or it will be your 150th, there are a few things I have observed that guests do wrong...

Are You Ready For Your Cruise Line Shore Excursions? 12 Items To Consider!

Shore excursions comprise a wide variety of activities from easy walking tours to water adventures to riding a camel! There are some things that...

Sweet Multi-Year Cruise Status Match, Avoiding Sea Sickness on Ships, Married at Sea & Using Points For FREE Cruises!

I am back today from 10 days at the All-Inclusive Hilton Rose Hall in Jamaica. It was a very nice visit and even more...

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