CruiseStar journal
Stories from the fleet
Guides, sailor adventures, and notes on the ships people actually sail. Every published piece names its author.
12 results for “Bahamas”
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Adventure · 2 min
Grand Turk cruise center: beach at the pier, Cockburn Town, and reef snorkel
Grand Turk Cruise Center offers pier-side beach and pools. Add Cockburn Town history, Gibbs Cay stingrays, or snorkel trips on Turks and Caicos port days.
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Adventure · 3 min
Roatán Honduras: West Bay reef, West End vibe, and cruise pier choices
Bay Islands port days center on Mesoamerican reef access. Compare Mahogany Bay and Town Center piers, West End, West Bay Beach, and snorkel logistics.
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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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Guide · 2 min
Best MSC Cruises ships: World class, Meraviglia class, and the Yacht Club upgrade
An MSC Cruises guide covering World-class megaships, Meraviglia and Seaside-class ships, the MSC Yacht Club suite complex, and Ocean Cay planning.
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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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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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Guide · 2 min
Best Norwegian Cruise Line ships and how Freestyle changes the choice
A Norwegian Cruise Line guide built around Freestyle dining logistics, Prima-class design, The Haven suite complex, and Great Stirrup Cay planning.
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Adventure · 3 min
What to do in Nassau on a cruise port day: forts, markets, and beaches
Nassau cruise port day guide: walking to downtown, straw market, forts, Atlantis options, taxis, and how to use your hours ashore in the Bahamas capital.
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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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Guide · 1 min
First Disney cruise? Start with Wish or Treasure
Disney Wish and Disney Treasure are the line's newest ships, what a first-time Disney sailor should know before picking between them.
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