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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 “tender port”
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Guide · 1 min
Cruise tip calculator: estimate gratuities before you sail
How cruise tip and service charges work by line, and how CruiseStar’s free tip calculator estimates totals for guests and nights.
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Guide · 1 min
Port day planner: timed cruise port itineraries that fit all-aboard
How to plan a cruise port day with real stop timing and return buffers, and how CruiseStar’s free port day planner uses curated Caribbean, Med, and Alaska ports.
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Guide · 6 min
First-time cruiser tips: what to know before your first ocean sailing
First-time cruiser tips for embarkation, packing, dining, port days, money onboard, and choosing a beginner-friendly ship without brochure overwhelm.
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Guide · 4 min
Cruise weather, storms, and hurricane season: will it affect my trip?
How weather, storms, and Atlantic hurricane season affect cruises: itinerary changes, sea days, cancellations, insurance, and what sailors should actually worry about.
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Guide · 14 min
Cruise ship safety: how to stay safe on a cruise
A detailed cruise ship safety guide covering muster drills, illness, falls, balconies, alcohol, children, solo travel, medical care, excursions, and emergencies.
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