CruiseStar journal
Stories from the fleet
Guides, sailor adventures, and notes on the ships people actually sail. Every published piece names its author.
5 results for “Best ships”
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Adventure · 7 min
Cruise line excursions vs independent tours: which should you book?
Should you book shore excursions with the cruise line or an independent tour company? Compare price, all-aboard risk, group size, cancellations, and when each option is safer.
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Adventure · 4 min
Cruising with babies, toddlers, and small kids: what parents should know
Cruising with babies, toddlers, and young kids: age rules, cabins, kids clubs, packing, nap strategy, port days, and how to pick a family-friendly ship.
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Adventure · 3 min
San Juan cruise port guide: Old San Juan, forts, and homeport sailings
San Juan Puerto Rico for cruisers: Pier 1 calls, Old San Juan forts and cobblestones, southern Caribbean homeport embarkation, and timing your day ashore.
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Adventure · 3 min
Port Everglades cruise guide: Fort Lauderdale homeport without the Miami crush
Sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale: terminals, FLL airport, parking, and how this Florida homeport compares to Miami for Caribbean weeks.
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Adventure · 4 min
Port Canaveral cruise guide: Florida homeport tips for embarkation day
Plan a Port Canaveral cruise: parking, Orlando airport timing, terminal layout, and what sails from one of the world's busiest cruise homeports.
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