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It's not easy to fix a packing mistake once you're on a cruise since your shopping options are limited.

3 cruise packing mistakes first-time cruisers can easily avoid

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Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

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The cruise industry is growing at a rapid pace, and Royal Caribbean has seen increased demand as a result. According to a quarterly earnings call, the cruise line exceeded expectations for the first quarter of 2024, including a “record-breaking introduction” of its newest ship Icon of the Seas. If you’re thinking about taking a cruise in the near future, the trends that Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean, reported on the call are worth noting when making your plans.

Royal Caribbean shares the latest trends that all cruisers should know

Cruises might sound like the perfect getaway, but they come with an unexpected catch that causes some to avoid taking a cruise. People getting sick happens more often than you'd like to think, whether it's the classic seasickness that clears up after a few miserable days or a sudden medical emergency that forces staff to kick you off the ship (to get medical attention, of course). Sure, everyone knows about norovirus, the infamous cruise ship plague also known as the stomach flu, but there's another illness causing severe tummy trouble: Food poisoning. Unfortunately, this is because not all the food served on cruises is as fresh as you'd hope.

Why Food Poisoning Is More Common On Cruise Ships (& The Best Way To Avoid It)

If you like to cruise in style, then there’s one class of cabin you might be considering: a suite. On a cruise ship, suites vary widely. Whereas a balcony or an interior cabin may have small variations, but be largely the same from one room to the other, it’s not the same with suite cabins. Here, the difference can be what’s essentially a balcony cabin with a little more space all the way to apartments with multiple bedrooms, private hot tubs, and more.

Is a Suite Cabin Worth it on a Cruise? Here’s What to Know…

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While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide relief right away. According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most common causes of constipation is not eating enough fiber to support a healthy gut, says Beth Czerwony, MS, RD, CSOWM, LD, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.

5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist

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As someone who works on cruises, passengers should avoid spending money on these things, including individual drinks and laundry.

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should stop wasting money on.

Cruise vacationers spend a lot of time eating. When at least some of the restaurants are included in your fare, you want to make the most of them. While you're planning that dream cruise vacation, it's important to keep in mind which cruise lines are known for their top-notch cuisine. From Carnival to Seabourn, there is a lot to digest. After all, some of these ships shell out as much as $1 million on groceries each week (per Business Insider), so you know there will be plenty of food.

These 5 Cruise Lines Have The Best Food, According To Travelers

Many passengers have very distinct opinions on how and where dress codes should be enforced.

Carnival Cruise Line takes on a dress code controversy

Presidential historian Allan Lichtman joins CNN’s Phil Mattingly to explain which party he believes will win the 2024 presidential race. 

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You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Relaxation is a key part of any cruise vacation, but Carnival Cruise Line has once again had to remind guests that one popular form of balcony lounging is not permitted on any of its ships.

Carnival Cruise Line Shuts Down One Popular Balcony Request

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Visiting Carnival’s Celebration Key? The new private destination is exciting passengers as it is like nothing else in the Carnival line-up. Sitting just 120 miles from Miami, Celebration Key on Grand Bahama is a massive new development covering hundreds of acres. The area is designed to welcome multiple ships at once, offers roughly a mile of beaches, an enormous swimming area, shopping, waterslides, games, food, drinks, and tons more. This is a private stop designed only for cruise passengers and catering to their every need.

Carnival’s Celebration Key Price List (Cabanas, Daybeds, and More)

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Is there a better combination for a having a romantic encounter? Yes, actually. Add all those elements and then combine them on a cruise ship where everyone will be together for several days, all having a similar experience.

The Beginner’s Guide to Hooking Up on a Cruise

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A Carnival cruise ship will depart later than originally scheduled today due to Tropical Storm Debby. The cruise line is giving $25 in onboard credit to each guest to cover their lunch. Carnival Sunshine will still depart from Charleston today, but embarkation will be delayed by seven hours. This is...

Carnival Cruise Ship Sailing Delayed Cruise Today

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Never taken a cruise before? We can tell you it is unlike any other vacation. Nowhere else are you on a floating resort in the middle of the ocean, making your way from port to port. Meanwhile, all your food, entertainment, and accommodations are all on one property. That means almost your entire vacation takes place in one spot.

13 Simple Things that Surprise First-Time Cruisers

The cruise industry has long promoted cruise vacations as seagoing alternatives to landside all-inclusive resorts—with the added benefit of hitting multiple destinations in a single trip (and only needing to unpack once). But most cruises aren’t actually all-inclusive—on the vast majority of cruise lines, there are extras available for purchase on the ship that can really mean cruisers pay twice for the same vacation: once up front, and once on board.

Cruise Etiquette: Exactly How ‘All-Inclusive’ Are Cruises?

Booking your first cruise can feel overwhelming with the options, prices, and promotions available. Understanding how cruise pricing works and knowing when to book can save you money and ensure you have a vacation you’ll cherish for years. Here are some essential tips to guide you through the booking process.

Here’s How to Book Your First Cruise

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10 “Hush Hush” Cruise Tips No One Else Will Tell You

There are cruise tips that anyone will tell you… and then there are those that are much more “hush-hush.”. They go against the grain, may not...

10 “Hush Hush” Cruise Tips No One Else Will Tell You

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