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Cruise guides to help you plan every part of your trip, from choosing a cabin and budgeting for gratuities to packing and dining on board. New to cruising? Start with First-Time Cruisers or browse the guides for your cruise line.

Are Cruises Safe? The Real Risks and How Ships Protect You

Are cruises safe? We look at overboard incidents, fires, illness outbreaks, hurricanes and the regulations ships must follow, plus tips to stay safe.
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What Our Family Really Thought of NCL’s Great Tides Waterpark

Great Tides brings 19 slides, cliff jumps and a standout kids' zone to Great Stirrup Cay. We spent a day there with our son to find out if it delivers.
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The Former Norwegian Cruise Ships: What Happened to Them?

From the Sunward to the latest retirements, here is what happened to all the former Norwegian Cruise Line ships after they left the fleet.
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Royal Caribbean Suite Perks That Make Upgrading Worth It

Royal Caribbean suite perks can save you money on WiFi, dining and drinks, but is the upgrade worth it? Here is what you get and when it pays off.
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New Cruise Ships on Order (2027 – 2029)

Discover all the new cruise ships on order for 2027 to 2029, including debut dates, standout features, and which cruise lines they belong to.
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Port and Starboard: Which Side Is Which on a Cruise Ship?

Confused by port and starboard? Port is the left side of the ship, starboard the right. Here is the easy way to remember it and why it matters at sea.
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Norwegian Cruise Ship Classes Explained (NCL Fleet Guide)

Not sure which NCL ship to pick? Our guide to the Norwegian Cruise Line classes breaks down all 21 ships and what makes each class different.
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Norwegian Cruise Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest (2027-1998)

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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Find Out How Huge Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Really Is

How big is Legend of the Seas? Royal Caribbean's newest Icon-class ship spans 248,663 GT and 1,196 feet, with room for up to 7,600 guests.
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