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5 Amazing Cruise Ship Water Activities

Jun 26, 2017Jun 29, 2017 TalkingCruise

If you like playing with water (and who doesn’t), then you’ll love these amazing cruise ship water activities onboard some of the best cruise ships afloat. From slides to surfing, check out the top splish-splashing ways to get wet on your next cruise. #5 – The Perfect Storm (Royal Caribbean) Our pick at number 5 is a trio of amazing waterslides from Royal Caribbean. Waterslides are not new on cruise ships, but Royal Caribbean is the latest cruise line to get their feet wet by adding some amazing water slides…

Cruising with Kids & Keeping it Together

Jun 15, 2017Jun 29, 2017 TalkingCruise

You’re thinking about cruising with kids on a nice cruise. That is a wonderful idea and a great way for children to explore many new places and learn about different cultures and people. While planning and preparing for any cruise can sometimes be stressful, when you add children to the mix, the automatic requirement for more planning and thought can become overwhelming. Plan, but don’t over plan… It’s a good idea to try and map out possible scenarios without working yourself into a whirlwind of gloom-and-doom. Go into it with…

Things to Know when Cruising Solo

Jun 9, 2017Jun 29, 2017 TalkingCruise

Becoming a larger segment of first time cruisers, single travelers have long been disadvantaged when booking a cruise vacation. In fact, it is very common with most of the major cruise lines to charge travelers cruising solo up to 200% of the standard cruise fare. These single supplements as they are known as, effectively penalize the single cruiser and have them paying about the same price as two guests. Occasionally, there may be incentives offered on those booking as a single where the supplement is reduced to a lower amount,…

Fun things to do and see near PortMiami

Jun 6, 2017Jun 29, 2017 TalkingCruise

As the Cruise Capital of the World, PortMiami can get 8-10 ships on busy days especially during the winter months when many ships return for seasonal Caribbean sailings. Did you know that PortMiami is located within minutes of several unique places of interest and activities? Whether you’re looking to spend some time before or after your cruise or if Miami is your port-of-call, we provided these great options that appeal to everyone. American Airlines Arena Distance from PortMiami – 1.5 miles Take in a game at the home of the…

Best Spots to Relax on your Cruise

Jun 4, 2017Jun 29, 2017 TalkingCruise

Cruise ships keep getting bigger with more people trying to occupy the same spaces. Part of the fun of a cruise is mingling with people from all over the world, but where do you go when you need time to yourself. Here’s some of our recommendations to find the best cruise ship relaxing spots to chill. Private Balcony There’s no better place to get away from the crowds then on your own private balcony. Once considered a luxury, most of today’s cruise ships offer affordable balcony accommodations. If you book…