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Carnival Tropicale Bookings Are Now Open for Cruises From Galveston in 2028

Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened reservations for Carnival Tropicale, its newest cruise ship, which will begin sailing from Galveston, Texas, in April 2028. The new ship will be the fifth and final vessel in…

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Cruise Travel Scams On the Rise: What Every Cruiser Needs to Know

Whether you’re cruising to Alaska, the Mediterranean, or the Caribbean, there are a few travel scams making the rounds right now that every cruiser should know about. Some of these might surprise you, and one…

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24 Things to Do Before You Leave the Ship on Disembarkation Day

Disembarkation day has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re enjoying your last sea day, and the next you’re being rushed off the ship with a dozen things you forgot to take…

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Are Mega Cruise Ships Getting TOO Big?

In recent years, there’s been a lot of discussion surrounding mega cruise ships. As cruise ships continue to get bigger, cruisers seem to be more divided than ever about whether bigger really is better. On…

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Cruising to Alaska With Oceania Cruises: What a Smaller Ship Does Differently

Wondering what it’s like to sail with Oceania Cruises? We recently went on our first Oceania cruise, a 7 day cruise onboard Oceania Riviera. The truth is, after having taken over 50 cruises, this cruise…

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