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We Dare You to Book These Incredible Secret Cruise Experiences
Vacationing on a cruise is exciting in itself, but you can take your cruise adventure to the next level by booking unique experiences. We have a feeling there are some extra extraordinary experiences that you don’t know exist! These incredible adventures can make your cruise more memorable. Keep reading to see what secret cruise experiences you may want to book on your next cruise: Take an Underwater Walk in the South Pacific You’ve probably heard of regular snorkeling and scuba diving—but what underwater walking? When you head to the South Pacific with Paul Gauguin Cruises, you can do just that. While at Moorea Island, you will be outfitted with an…
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Enjoy New Orleans Before or After a Cruise
Many people don’t think of New Orleans as a port city but you’ll be surprised to learn that several luxury cruise liners depart from the shores. If you extend your vacation by just a few days, you’ll get the chance to explore the wealth of historic attractions, rich culture, and live entertainment throughout this high-spirited city. Here are some must-do activities when you’re heading off on a cruise from the Crescent City. Tour the New Orleans Cemeteries Many of the early French settlers were buried in New Orleans and you can discover the history and legends of the area with a tour of area cemeteries. Many of the settlers preferred…
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Cruise Lines That Offer Small Group Tours and Excursions
When adventuring on a cruise, it’s fun to take part in local experiences while you’re spending time at port. By doing this, you’ll get a good look at the area and learn a lot more about local life as you travel to new places. As you begin to consider which cruise to book for your next trip, it may be a better option to book with a cruise line that offers small group tours and excursions. This will provide a more personalized travel experience and allow you to fully absorb the information and experience. Keep reading to see which cruises provide tours like this: Celebrity Cruises When sailing with Celebrity…
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Gourmet Dining on Cruises in Africa
Whether you’re exploring the diverse landscapes and deserts or beautiful vineyards of Africa, you’ll find several cruise ships that have some unique dining experiences. Most of the cruises depart and return to Cape Town and some are as long as 14 days. This gives you plenty of opportunities to enjoy onboard activities and amazing dining experiences during your voyage. Here are some of our best dining picks for cruises in Africa. Oceania Nautica The Nautica cruise ship is famous for its open dining concepts and you can enjoy 5-star experiences in some of the most beautiful dining rooms at sea. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in The Grand Dining Room where…
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Norwegian Adds New Turkey Itineraries
Dreaming of sailing the Black Sea or visiting the only city that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia? If you’re considering a cruise to Turkey, you’re in luck. After almost three years of pulling out of the region, Norwegian recently announced 12 sailings to the Eastern Mediterranean this year and an additional 20 in 2020. The Norwegian Jade and the Norwegian Spirit will both be calling to Kusadasi, Turkey in November and December of this year respectively. Thanks to a bevy of upgrades, Norwegian Jade’s modern décor, and design coupled with refurbished staterooms, makes for the perfect home base while exploring the Mediterranean. With 16 fabulous dining options onboard – from a…
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Our Favorite Cruise Ships to Alaska
Discover the wilderness and untouched natural territory around the glaciers of Alaska with a cruise. Several major cruise lines have renovated their biggest ships to provide an unparalleled experience cruising around the Inside Passage, Skagway, and Icy Strait Point. Here are three of the best cruise ships to Alaska: Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Royal Caribbean offers cruises to dozens of destinations around the globe but the Ovation of the Seas will be the largest ship ever to make its way to Alaska. The ship feature an indoor activities complex that includes a roller skating rink and bumper cars. The ship is designed with its own gondola that that…