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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.
15 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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Adventure · 2 min
St. Thomas cruise port: Havensight, Crown Bay, Magens Bay, and island taxis
USVI port days split between Havensight and Crown Bay. Compare piers, Magens Bay beach runs, Charlotte Amalie shopping, and taxi logistics.
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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 · 2 min
Ensenada cruise day: Baja wine country, La Bufadora, and short Mexico calls
Ensenada is a common Mexico stop on California short cruises. Pier proximity, La Bufadora blowhole tours, and downtown food in one practical port guide.
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Adventure · 3 min
Cabo San Lucas cruise port: tenders, El Arco, and Baja sea days
Cabo is often a tender port at Lands End. Plan El Arco boat time, Medano Beach, and all-aboard around anchor delays and Pacific swell.
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Adventure · 3 min
Mahahual port day: Costa Maya pier, village beach, and reef time
How Mahahual differs from the Costa Maya cruise complex, what to do on a short call, and how to plan hours ashore without missing all-aboard.
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Adventure · 4 min
Cruising with babies, toddlers, and small kids: what parents should know
Cruising with babies, toddlers, and young kids: age rules, cabins, kids clubs, packing, nap strategy, port days, and how to pick a family-friendly ship.
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Adventure · 3 min
Costa Maya cruise port guide: Mahahual beaches and Mayan ruins day trips
Costa Maya Mexico port day: cruise village, Mahahual beach walk, Chacchoben ruins tours, taxis, and independent time ashore on the Yucatan coast.
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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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Adventure · 3 min
Cozumel cruise port guide: reefs, San Miguel, and making your hours count
Cozumel port day: dock vs tender, snorkeling and diving, San Miguel shopping, taxis, and timing your return for Mexico's busiest cruise island.
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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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