More and more people are experiencing cruises for the first time. To put that into numbers, in 2024 alone, the cruise industry as a whole grew by 18.6% in revenue …
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When we spotted the Atlantis Submarine excursion on our Virgin Voyages itinerary, we couldn’t resist the chance to explore Aruba from beneath the waves—no scuba gear required. Getting There The …
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Virgin Voyages likes to tout itself as being different from other cruise lines. And in many ways, it is. It’s strictly adults only and only allows passengers aged 18+. Tips, …
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The Perks Travelers Get for Owning Shares of Cruise Line Stock
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, we wrote a piece about the perks you can potentially get if you stay in a hotel as someone who owns stock in said brand, or parent …
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If you’re planning a cruise, there’s more to consider than just the itinerary, cabin type, or excursions—you also want to think strategically about how you pay for it. That’s because …
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7 Polite Things Passengers Do That Cruise Staff Wish They’d Stop
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSometimes, when trying to be helpful, even the person with the best intentions can wind up making things worse. It happens in the travel industry all the time. A while …
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What Does A Cruise Ship Captain’s Living Quarters Look Like?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you like to travel, chances are that, at one point or another, you’ve read about the secret bedrooms, where flight crew sleep during long haul flights. When flight crew …
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How to Beat The Crowds & Learn When Cruise Ships Won’t Be at Your Destination
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOvertourism is a huge problem at many locations throughout the world. It’s gotten so bad that some cities in Japan, Spain, Amsterdam, and Venice, among others, have either begun or …
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The Virgin Voyages App Stinks – Here’s How to Make it Stink Less
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband and I are big fans of Virgin Voyages. The food is better than that of any other cruise line we’ve been on, we love the sophisticated-but-cheeky atmosphere, and …
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Man Won Free Cruise, Then Got $47K Medical Bill After Catching The Flu Onboard
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s been a bad cold & flu season. Add RSV, Covid and a plethora of other viruses in there, and you see a whole lot of people getting sick this …