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Cruise Advice & Tips

Cruise Advice & Tips

For cruise tips and advice, you’re in the right place! We are here to help and guide you through your cruise vacation. There are plenty of articles for you to read through, and over time, we’ll be adding even more so no topic will go uncovered.

Our writers have dug deep to find what really matters for your next cruise with tips for first-time cruisers and the more experienced ones. You can also hop on over to our new Cruise Port Tips section, where we focus more on the popular destinations where ships go.

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MSC Cruises Advice

MSC World America vs Icon of the Seas: A Giant Comparison!

I've cruises with MSC and Royal Caribbean, so let's put MSC World America vs Icon of the Seas to the test with a giant comparison!
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Norwegian Cruise Line Advice

Norwegian Cruise Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest (2026-1998)

List of all Norwegian cruise ships by age from newest to oldest, along with ship details, their stats, and when they entered service.
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Cruise Advice & Tips

Holland America Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest (2021-1999)

An overview of all the Holland America ships by age, starting from the newest in the fleet in to the oldest in the fleet from 1999.
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Save Money

How to Book a Cruise on Cruise Hive and Why You Should

Here is everything you need to know about Cruise Hive’s new cruise booking service and why you should book your next sailing with us.
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Carnival Cruise Advice

Carnival Ships by Size: Biggest to Smallest

A list of all Carnival ships by size listed from the largest to the smallest, including gross tonnage and length.
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First Time Cruisers

How Fast Do Cruise Ships Go? Speed Facts & What Affects It

Ever found yourself wondering, "How fast do cruise ships go?" You're not alone. Learn all about their top and average speeds, and what impacts them.
Emrys Thakkar -
Caribbean

Harvest Caye: What to Know About NCL’s Private Island in Belize

Do you have an upcoming Norwegian cruise that visits Harvest Caye off the coast of Southern Belize? Here's what to expect from your visit to NCL's private island.
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Staying Safe

Cruise Ship Lifeboats: Are There Enough and What You Might Not Know

Curious about cruise ship lifeboats? This guide covers everything you need to know, including their appearance, how many there are on a cruise ship, and more.
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Carnival Cruise Advice

Carnival Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest (2028-1996)

Here's a list of all the Carnival cruise ships by age, newest to oldest, along with gross tonnage, capacity and ship details.
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Cruise Hive was established in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide you with the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.

Our commitment to you is to keep you informed as much as possible, with unbiased coverage with our expert journalists and writers who have actually been on cruises. We're also here to help with discussions on the Cruise Boards and booking cruises.

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