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9 Things Only Pro Cruisers Know First Timer Guide
What if your first cruise could feel easier before you even get to the port? A smoother cruise starts with a few smart choices before embarkation day. In this video, we discuss first cruise tips experienced cruisers...
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Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas Review: Genius Design, One Big Problem
Star of the Seas rocked my world and is the *almost* perfect ship. It just has one massive flaw, and if you cruise with kids, it’s one you probably should know about.
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Cruise Packing Mistakes I Still See Cruisers Make
What are the cruise packing mistakes that make your trip harder before you even step on the ship?
In this video, we discuss the packing choices many cruisers regret, especially overpacking, bringing too many shoes,...
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Should You Fly or Drive to Your Cruise Port?
Is flying to your cruise port still worth it, or is driving starting to make more sense?
In this video, we discuss the real cruise travel decision many cruisers are facing right now: should you fly or drive to your...
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Disgusting Things People Saw on Cruise Ships
What is the grossest thing you have ever seen on a cruise ship? In this video, we discuss the cruise passenger behavior that people shared from real sailings, and some of it is hard to forget.
From buffet mistakes and...
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Why Cruise Prices Keep Jumping
Are cruise prices really changing that fast, or are cruise lines getting better at knowing exactly what you might pay? Melissa explains how cruise pricing works now, why old advice like “book during wave season” or...
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5 Cruise Private Islands Cruisers Complain About Most
Are cruise line private islands really the perfect beach day, or are they designed to keep you spending? Professor Melissa ranks five cruise private destinations that real cruisers often complain about, including...
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Don’t Board Carnival Until You Know This
Is Carnival really a bad cruise line, or do some cruisers board with the wrong plan? Professor Melissa shares the biggest Carnival cruise mistakes that can lead to stress, wasted money, and wrong expectations.
From...
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Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship Just Hit Sea Trials
What should cruisers know before booking a brand-new ship, planning an Alaska sailing, or heading into the water at a cruise port? Professor Melissa breaks down several major cruise updates, including Royal...
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Don’t Make These Cozumel Cruise Mistakes
What if the biggest thing ruining your Cozumel port day is not the port itself, but the choices you make once you get off the ship? Cozumel can be one of the best cruise stops in the Caribbean, but only if you know...
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Hidden Cruise Fee Increases You Need to Know
Are cruise lines quietly making your next vacation more expensive while keeping the advertised fare looking low? This week, Melissa breaks down a wave of cruise fee increases across MSC, Holland America, Carnival, and...
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The MSC Seascape Honest Review
Could a cruise line you once swore off actually win you back? After one of the worst cruises of her life on MSC Magnifica, Melissa came home from MSC Seascape with a very different answer and it is not a simple yes or...
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