2018-03-14 21:52
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Celebrity has already released a lot of exciting details about the upcoming Celebrity Edge, but up until now, and except for Eden, they’d been mum on d… Read More
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2018-03-14 21:52
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Celebrity has already released a lot of exciting details about the upcoming Celebrity Edge, but up until recently, and except for Eden, they’d been mum… Read More
2018-02-08 23:22
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Keeping in touch with friends or family on a cruise is easy if you're going to be purchasing an onboard WiFi package, but often guests look to handheld radio… Read More
2018-02-08 18:41
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Today, cruising evokes images of leisurely tropical destinations or exploration of historical sites on another continent. Not long ago however, traveli… Read More
2018-02-01 20:28
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Bringing extras with you on any trip can mean baggage fees and other inconveniences, and we're often struggling to pack less - not more. There are… Read More
2018-01-30 21:10
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When you think of cruising most people think about leaving from South Florida, Seattle, or perhaps a large city in Europe. There are many other ports o… Read More
2018-01-30 18:18
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Today the Celebrity Equinox was host to a historic event, as Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray became among the first same-sex couples to be legally ma… Read More
2018-01-24 21:55
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For some, it's easy to decide on what stateroom to book, but for others it's a tough decision every time. This leads to one of the most common question… Read More
2018-01-23 18:11
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Today at the STX Shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, the Celebrity Edge came one step closer to entering service as she was floated out of her mounting dock… Read More
2018-01-15 21:11
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Celebrity Cruises recently announced that the much-anticipated Celebrity Edge is ahead of schedule and will begin sailing earlier than expected. While… Read More
2018-01-08 01:29
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We’ve discussed before about hotel park and cruise shuttles and how they’re not always the deal they seem. We’ve also written about h… Read More
2017-12-24 23:21
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The Beginning of the End
On the final day of the cruise, I got up pretty early thinking I might go over to Great Stirrup Cay. I made my way down to Taste fo… Read More
2017-12-22 23:17
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For lunch, which was pretty much the start of my day after being out until 3am the night before, I went up to the Garden Cafe committed to find some vegetabl… Read More
2017-12-21 21:13
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I had intended to get off the ship and walk around Georgetown, Grand Cayman a little, but instead, I stayed on the ship. I have some onboard credit to spend… Read More
2017-12-20 19:35
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I got a late start today, so lunch was my first meal of the day. I had the same lamb and barley soup I enjoyed on the Escape a couple of weeks ago, but augme… Read More
2017-12-19 20:12
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Breakfast at Taste
I started my day around 9am at Taste for a sit-down breakfast rather than brave the crowds at the buffet. The menu was slightly different… Read More
2017-12-18 19:09
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By the time I felt like having breakfast, most of the Garden Cafe had closed, but there were still a few items available, so I had raisin French toast, fried… Read More
2017-12-17 21:52
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Arrival & Check-In
After having gotten off a cruise ship just a week ago, it was a little surreal to be packing for another cruise. On the upside, I rea… Read More
2017-12-16 22:20
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If you’ve ever seen cruising in the news, there is an unfortunately high chance that you heard about an outbreak of Norovirus (gastrointestinal illness… Read More
2017-12-16 04:57
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One of the things I prefer about a cruise vacation over traveling by air is that your luggage travels with you. The risk of getting separated from your bag i… Read More
2017-12-15 21:27
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Just one week after my cruise on the Norwegian Escape, I’m cruising on the Norwegian Epic, and for the first time, I’m cruising solo.
Why Thi… Read More
2017-12-13 23:52
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In the middle of the night, around 3:30am, I woke up and decided to take one last tour of the ship before I had to say goodbye.
Vibe - Our Missed Opportunit… Read More
2017-12-12 21:05
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The Beginning of the End
By day 7, SP and I were feeling a bit of cruise fatigue. I didn’t want the cruise to end, but at the same time, I missed my b… Read More
2017-12-09 02:12
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Epics Haven – How the Other Half Cruises
Earlier in the week, the Hotel Director, Jovo Sekulovic, invited me and SP to have dinner at The Haven Restau… Read More
2017-12-07 23:58
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Our day started off with an announcement from the captain that due to a passenger’s worsening illness, we would need to divert to Cozumel, Mexico for e… Read More
2017-12-06 21:13
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We love travel tech, and have talked about how we pack for cruises. If you’re looking to invest in luggage for your next trip you may have seen ba… Read More
2017-12-06 17:40
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Breakfast in the Main Dining Room
SP and I had not yet had breakfast in the main dining room, so we decided to start our day in Taste (one of the three main… Read More
2017-12-05 21:42
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Slow Moving Morning Completely Unrelated to Drink Packages
I woke up this morning not feeling so great. Not sure if it’s something specific that I ate… Read More
2017-12-04 17:36
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Day two started out like most, with breakfast but after that we packed a lot in. Read about our meals, the entertainment, and more on the Norwegian Esc… Read More
2017-12-03 19:18
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The Preparation
With such a busy week, I hadn’t packed a thing yet. I had set aside some items in a Rubbermaid tote that I knew I wanted to take with… Read More
2017-11-30 21:01
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It's almost December, so I can take some time off and plan some vacations, and with the hurricanes bearing down on the Caribbean at the end of last summ… Read More
2017-11-27 00:48
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The last day of any cruise is a sad one, but to us, it’s a bit easier when the last day is a port day as the distraction of going ashore keeps us from… Read More
2017-11-24 05:35
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Sometimes we cruise to enjoy the destinations, the activities, and the entertainment – other times we cruise for the sake of leaving our cares behind… Read More
2017-11-23 15:39
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Amber Cove is just outside of the city of Puero Plata in the Dominican Republic. The lush mountains of the Island of Hispaniola overlook a beautiful resort… Read More
2017-11-22 03:37
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Today we visited the island of Grand Turk, the capital island of The Turks & Caicos Islands – a self-governing nation with close ties to the US and… Read More
2017-11-21 16:59
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Today we woke up to the kind of sea day everyone wants while sailing the Caribbean, though everybody else started their great day a few hours earlier. … Read More
2017-11-20 17:39
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The first full day of our cruise brought us to a cloudless Key West, Florida. We spent a bit of time in port, but took it pretty easy, and then enjoyed… Read More
2017-11-19 15:52
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Embarkation day is one of the most exciting days of any cruise - you're vacation is just starting and you've got so much ahead of you! At the same time… Read More
2017-11-15 23:00
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Saturday November 18th we'll be setting sail once again, this time on Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Amsterdam. We're always excited to cruise, but th… Read More
2017-11-13 00:42
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Whether sipping a fruity drink by the pool or enjoying a pint at a pub, alcoholic beverages are ubiquitous with cruising. The cost of those drinks can… Read More
2017-11-11 17:24
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (parent company to Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises) made some big announcements this… Read More
2017-11-08 15:10
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Continuing to build momentum in a quickly changing world of alternative-fueled ships, Carnival Cruise Line has signed another in a series of agreements today… Read More
2017-11-01 01:59
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The Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente ship yard in Genoa, Italy today hosted Virgin Voyages Founder Sir Richard Branson and CEO Tom McAlpin ac… Read More
2017-10-26 21:52
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When booking a cruise you'll inevitably have to decide what type of cabin (aka stateroom) you want. What's the difference between an inside and an ocea… Read More
2017-10-23 01:58
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In a world where we're constantly connected, those new to cruising are sometimes shocked to find out about the high cost and sometimes poor speed of cruise s… Read More
2017-10-11 18:46
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Today, Celebrity Cruises announced that their captains are now able to perform same-sex marriages at sea. This is great news - but why isn't everyone d… Read More
2017-10-08 18:51
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The Summer has come to a close and that means many ships are repositioning back to their home ports in South Florida. While we're happy we get to stalk… Read More
2017-10-07 18:52
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As excitement builds for Celebrity's newest ship (and class), Celebirty Edge, the line, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced big pl… Read More
2017-10-01 17:14
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It's been a wild September, and while we're still catching up, we thought we'd recap what we covered this month on CruiseHabit.com. In addition to everything… Read More
2017-09-30 16:53
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It’s easy to long for the way things used to be, but equally easy to miss great advancements in front of you while looking behind you. More dinin… Read More
2017-09-28 20:20
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Miami-based Carnival Corporation & PLC, the world’s largest leisure travel company and parents to numerous cruise lines announced that they’l… Read More
2017-09-26 21:15
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If you participate in our interactive broadcasts you may have seen us in Peppers of Key West back in May. We were visiting on our Cuba cruise… Read More
2017-09-25 16:24
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Carnival Corporation & PLC announced today that they’ve signed a memorandum of agreement with Fincantieri shipyard to bring a new vessel to Cu… Read More
2017-09-17 03:05
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Advice for your next cruise can come from many places - even a first timer who hasn't yet embarked can discover information that can help guide us. Exp… Read More
2017-09-05 19:11
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We've been fielding a ton of questions about cancellations and changes relating to Hurricane Irma.
Safety is paramount, but that doesn't mean that you're no… Read More
2017-09-05 02:20
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Great memories are made on cruises. Whether a family get-together, a honeymoon, or just a trip with friends – we all like to have photos to help… Read More
2017-09-01 20:47
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Most weekends we do a live interactive broadcast from just outside of Port Everglades at Dr V D Mizel - Eula Johnson State Park. Occasionally however w… Read More
2017-08-20 19:39
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Planning a cruise can be fun, but the ultimate goal is to sail, relax, and enjoy. Because part of your cruise planning will require some documentation… Read More
2017-08-19 03:56
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Norwegian Cruise Lines unveiled this week more details about their upcoming 16th ship, the Norwegian Bliss. The Breakaway Plus class vessel will featur… Read More
2017-08-10 04:05
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Celebrity Cruises announced this week that Captain Nathaly Albán will command the exclusive Celebrity Xploration through the archipelago of… Read More
2017-08-06 15:18
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We all want lower cruise fares, but getting charged for odds and ends may not be very relaxing either, so some guests prefer cruising where everything they w… Read More
2017-07-31 00:22
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When you’re on a cruise there is one universal truth - you can’t wait to be on another one! Cruise lines are ready to abide and offer incentives… Read More
2017-07-29 18:43
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Onboard credit may be completely new to you, but even if you’re a seasoned cruiser there are probably some things we can shed some light on. Comm… Read More
2017-07-29 18:43
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Onboard credit may be completely new to you, but even if you’re a seasoned cruiser there are probably things we can shed some light on. Comm… Read More
2017-07-26 01:35
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On Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 at 11:00pm Eastern the latest episode of CNBC's hour-long reality series, "The Profit", with serial entrepreneur and in… Read More
2017-07-22 18:44
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The first day of your cruise is filled with excitement as you explore the ship and start your vacation, but safety is the priority, so you'll invariably … Read More
2017-07-16 00:58
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Today at D23 in Anaheim, CA, an annual Disney fan event, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced an additional build for the cruise… Read More
2017-07-15 18:51
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While cruising is about relaxing, fun, enrichment, and telling your office that you’ll be completely unreachable for a week, for the crew and the cruis… Read More
2017-07-11 23:48
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Most cruises are about both the fantastic onboard experience as well as the ports of call you visit. Whether sailing the warm Caribbean or historic Med… Read More
2017-07-06 02:14
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Most of us have parked a car somewhere and scoffed at the price, but have you ever thought about how much it costs to “park” a cruise ship? … Read More
2017-06-27 23:45
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Today in New York Celebrity Cruises revealed impressive new details about their upcoming flag ship, the Celebrity Edge. Presented was a new venue, Eden… Read More
2017-06-21 19:26
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An iconic step in the life of any new ship is the keel laying ceremony, when the first piece of steel is put in place. Today in Saint-Nazaire, France t… Read More
2017-06-19 23:21
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We occasionally hear rumors of people enjoying destinations that they don't visit by cruise ship, and it turns out you can have fun on a land vacation… Read More
2017-06-16 19:13
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Yesterday we discussed information that was revealed around how changes to the United States' Cuba policies may affect travelers and today things are be… Read More
2017-06-16 00:34
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Update: Additional details have been released and you can read about them here.
Recently the US restored many relations with Cuba, allowing, among many… Read More
2017-06-14 02:46
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Whether traveling by land or sea, paying for things can be a bit different in different countries. Years ago, you simply changed currency at the purser… Read More
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