CruiseStar journal
Stories from the fleet
Guides, sailor adventures, and notes on the ships people actually sail. Every published piece names its author.
3 results for “Tips & hacks”
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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.
CruiseStar
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Adventure · 4 min
What is the cruise duck hiding tradition?
What the cruise duck hiding tradition is, how rubber duck hunts work onboard, tag etiquette, where not to hide ducks, and how CruiseStar’s duck hunt fits in.
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