CruiseStar journal
Stories from the fleet
Guides, sailor adventures, and notes on the ships people actually sail. Every published piece names its author.
6 results for “Weather”
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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 · 2 min
Puerto Vallarta port day: Malecon, Zona Romantica, and Mexican Riviera timing
Puerto Vallarta cruise calls use the Muelle de Cruceros. Plan Malecon walks, old town tiles, beach clubs, and return time on Mexican Riviera itineraries.
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Adventure · 3 min
Perfect Day at CocoCay guide: Chill Island, Thrill Island, and what is included
Royal Caribbean CocoCay (Perfect Day): beaches, Thrill Waterpark, included vs ticketed areas, and planning a private island day without missing all-aboard.
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Adventure · 3 min
Galveston cruise homeport guide: Texas Gulf sailings and embarkation tips
Galveston Texas cruise port: driving I-45, parking, terminals, western Caribbean and Mexico itineraries, and why Gulf Coast sailors love this homeport.
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Adventure · 3 min
PortMiami cruise port guide: Dodge Island embarkation and what to expect
PortMiami on Dodge Island is the largest US cruise passenger port. Terminals, traffic, hotels, and what Caribbean and world itineraries start here.
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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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