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What's the Deal With All the Rubber Ducks? #0075

The cruise tradition that has passengers searching every corner of the ship.

Tara Perry

Planning Your Trip

Should You Bring a Carry-On or Check Your Luggage? #0074

Jul 21, 2026

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1 min read

Should You Bring a Carry-On or Check Your Luggage? #0074

It depends

Tara Perry

Travel Tips

Jul 14, 2026

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1 min read

Have you had this happen? #0073

Almost every cruiser does it at least once.

Tara Perry

Planning Your Trip

The Cruise Ship Places Most Passengers Never Visit #0072

Jul 7, 2026

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3 min read

The Cruise Ship Places Most Passengers Never Visit #0072

You probably walked past them dozens of times.

Tara Perry

Planning Your Trip

June Recap: Small Purchases, Big Decisions & Cruise Debates #0071

Jun 30, 2026

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2 min read

June Recap: Small Purchases, Big Decisions & Cruise Debates #0071

Cruising is personal.

Tara Perry

Tipping

Should I opt out of automatic cruise gratuities? #0070

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Should I opt out of automatic cruise gratuities? #0070

Being cheap or being smart?

Tara Perry

Planning Your Trip

One persons dream cruise is anothers nightmare. #0069

Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

One persons dream cruise is anothers nightmare. #0069

The same ship. Different experience.

Tara Perry

Planning Your Trip

Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

Should I use a travel agent? #0068

There's more to it than price.

Tara Perry

Travel Tips

The Best $25 You'll Spend Before Your Cruise #0067

Jun 2, 2026

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3 min read

The Best $25 You'll Spend Before Your Cruise #0067

I've purchased most of these items

Tara Perry

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Archive

What's the Deal With All the Rubber Ducks? #0075

Should You Bring a Carry-On or Check Your Luggage? #0074

Have you had this happen? #0073

The Cruise Ship Places Most Passengers Never Visit #0072

June Recap: Small Purchases, Big Decisions & Cruise Debates #0071

Should I opt out of automatic cruise gratuities? #0070

One persons dream cruise is anothers nightmare. #0069

Should I use a travel agent? #0068

The Best $25 You'll Spend Before Your Cruise #0067

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