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Top 10 Biggest Cruise Ship Dining Mistakes to Avoid

When people think of cruises, they often think about unlimited food, and while that's true, the dining experience onboard a cruise ship differs from land-based restaurants. 

You, for instance, will not receive a check at the end of your meal. While it might seem a bit foreign, all you have to do is say thank you and leave! No need to worry about having anything billed to your onboard account— Unless, that is, you choose to dine at one of the ship's specialty restaurants or order a premium selection in the Main Dining Room. 

Norwegian Cruise Line: Pros and Cons

Norwegian Cruise Line is one of my favorite cruise lines in the industry. I appreciate their commitment to bringing great cruise vacations to their guests for reasonable prices. Plus, they're one of the best in the industry at offering something for everyone onboard. 

Cruise week report: First-look at Icon of the Seas, saving money on a Celebrity cruise, Diamond Crown & Anchor info, and more!

We share lots of cruise updates and advice here, and this is a weekly roundup of everything you may have missed from this week.

If you are busy but want to keep up with all the helpful cruise advice we share, this is an easy-to-digest look at the recent articles and updates we've shared

What’s the Best Deck on a Cruise Ship?

When you book your cruise, you'll often have the option to select the exact cabin you want to stay in. Before you can choose which deck you want to stay on, however, you need to choose the stateroom category

Interior staterooms tend to be the cheapest onboard, as they have no windows. Next are ocean view rooms. While you won't have a personal verandah, you will have natural light and be able to look at the passing scenery. 

Pros and Cons of sailing on an older Carnival cruise ship

When the majority of people think of taking a cruise, they usually envision sailing on the latest and greatest available. 

Today, there's no shortage of onboard activities on cruise ships that will have you wondering how in the world you can go ice skating, ride a roller coaster, or race around a go-kart track at sea! 

How to save money on a Celebrity Cruise

Celebrity Cruises is an upscale cruise line with some of the most awarded cruise ships at sea. With attentive service, exquisite dining, exotic itineraries, and modern vessels, Celebrity Cruises is one of the most popular cruise lines for adults and couples.

How Far Can a Cruise Ship Travel in a Day

Did you know that modern cruise ships can travel around 575 miles per day?

As humans, we travel nearly every day, whether commuting to and from work, going to the supermarket, or boarding a plane to visit relatives in another state. In other words, the speed of various modes of transportation is something that's thought about almost daily. 

Norwegian Prima vs Breakaway Plus Class: How these cruise ships compare

Norwegian Cruise Line introduced its new groundbreaking Prima Class in 2022 with the debut of Norwegian Prima. Since then, Norwegian has expanded and introduced its second Prima Class ship: Norwegian Viva. 

Are infinite veranda cabins worth it? Pros and cons

If you are planning a cruise onboard one of the most modern and innovative cruise ships at sea, you might have the option of booking an infinite veranda. Before jumping onboard (literally), it is important to know that these are different than traditional balcony staterooms that you are probably used to. 

Whereas standard balconies have a door that opens up to a personal outdoor veranda, infinite verandas are designed to bring passengers closer to the ocean by essentially turning the entire stateroom into a balcony. 

7 surprising things I learned when booking a cruise for the first time

Booking my first cruise opened my eyes to a few lessons I never would have known before trying Royal Caribbean, and I was surprised by just how much I learned about cruising before embarking on my trip!

I booked my first-ever cruise on Wonder of the Seas, which was the largest cruise ship in the world at the time. This record now belongs to Icon of the Seas. This massive ship measures 250,800 gross registered tons! 

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