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 “Ship finder”
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Guide · 1 min
First-cruise ship finder: shortlist ships before you book
How first-time cruisers should shortlist ships by vibe, size, and budget, and how CruiseStar’s free ship finder quiz uses the live catalog.
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Guide · 5 min
Which cruise ship should I choose? A practical decision guide
How to choose a cruise ship by vibe, size, homeport, and sailor ratings, plus free CruiseStar tools to compare hulls before you put down a deposit.
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Guide · 5 min
Cruising ducks explained: the history of rubber ducks on cruise ships
Why are there rubber ducks on cruise ships? The history of the cruising ducks tradition, from a family's 2018 Carnival cruise to Facebook groups and app-based duck collections, and why sailors love it.
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Guide · 5 min
The cruise duck hunt: rules, etiquette, and the best hiding spots
The unwritten cruise duck rules: where you can and cannot hide ducks on a cruise ship, what to put on a tag, how re-hiding works, and how rarities work in CruiseStar's NFC duck hunt.
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Guide · 5 min
Where can I get cruise ship rubber ducks? (5 places that actually work)
Looking for cruise rubber ducks? Five sources that work: bulk online orders, craft stores, cruise duck Facebook groups, finding them onboard, and CruiseStar's free NFC ducks for the app duck hunt.
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Guide · 5 min
Free cruise ducks: how to get rubber ducks for your next cruise
Want free cruise ducks? Here is how the cruising ducks tradition works, how CruiseStar ships free NFC ducks to engaged members, and how to find and collect ducks once you are aboard.
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