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Posted this on Simple Question but nobody answered, I hope that it can get traction here. Never take a cruise before, planning the first one. Be gentle with me. 🙂 I have a family of three, me, my wife and 16 y.o. son. We plan to cruise in the Caribbean. The choice boils down to […]

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Has anyone sailed on this ship when it has been newly renovated? What was your experience? Was there much of a change? submitted by /u/soleilrain [link] [comments] See the full post >

Hey guys! Im traveling on the princess island in Alaska this summer. I am a teenager (15) and was just wondering if the ship has decent accommodations for people like me. Thanks! submitted by /u/JustJeff236 [link] [comments] See the full post >

Tipping and gratuities is one of the most debated topics amongst seasoned cruisers, and sometimes it can be a shock for first-time cruisers. Unlike in America where those in service and hospitality rely on tips to garnish low wages, Aussies are often not accustomed to tipping. Most lines these have gratuities itemised at the end […]

Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where the best value is. Always keen to keep our readers relaxed, we’ve done the hard work for you and surveyed […]

Norwegian Cruise Line has increased its gratuities across the entire fleet. The line, which sails the Norwegian Jewel around Australia, has increased the daily service charge by US49c. Gratuities has always been a hot topic amongst cruise passengers. While some have gratuities itemised on your bill at the end of your holiday, luxury lines include […]

When guests retire to their cabins after a day of shore excursions or onboard activities, there is usually a pleasant surprise awaiting them. In one of cruising’s most charming traditions, there is often an adorable towel animal (or sometimes and entire menagerie) on their beds – carefully created by their cabin stewards. Now, those cute […]

Boutique tour operator Dean Hampel believes that tourists must feel like a local to really appreciate the joys of visiting a foreign city. The co-founder of Localing, Hampel is partnering with Princess Cruises to offer passengers a series of completely new and enriching shore excursions as part of the line’s Local Connections program. Instead of […]