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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.
11 results for “Modern cruising”
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Guide · 5 min
CruiseStar vs Cruise Critic: which one actually helps you cruise better?
CruiseStar and Cruise Critic both cover cruise ships, but they are built for different jobs. Here is a detailed, feature-by-feature comparison of ratings, reviews, community tools, and why CruiseStar is built around sailors instead of bookings.
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Guide · 2 min
Best Seabourn ships: all-suite Encore class versus the expedition fleet
Compare Seabourn's all-suite Encore-class ocean ships with its purpose-built Venture and Pursuit expedition ships, and see what the Seabourn Club loyalty program adds.
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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 · 2 min
Best Cunard ships: Queen Mary 2's crossing versus the Queen Anne and Queen Victoria
Compare Cunard's true ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, with the more contemporary Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth, and understand what White Star Service actually means.
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Guide · 2 min
Best Holland America ships: Pinnacle class, the Culinary Council, and longer voyages
Compare Holland America's Pinnacle-class flagships with its Signature and Vista-class ships, and see how the line's Culinary Council and longer itineraries shape the right choice.
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Guide · 2 min
Best Celebrity Cruises ships: Edge class, Solstice class, and The Retreat
Compare Celebrity's Edge-class flagships with the Solstice and Millennium-class fleet, and see when The Retreat suite complex is worth the upgrade.
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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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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 · 3 min
Cruise ship fleet statistics 2026: size, capacity, and orderbook data
Current cruise ship fleet statistics covering vessel count, lower berths, ship-size mix, new ships, fuel flexibility, shore power, and water systems.
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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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Cruising with kids and teens: what parents actually need to know before booking
How kids club age groups work, whether teens really enjoy cruising, babysitting options, and the family cabin questions every parent runs into.
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