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Cruising 101<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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What is a cruise vacation?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The basics, for anyone who’s never been on a cruise before.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Before booking<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Types of ships and cruise lines, when and where to go, types of cabins, paying the deposit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Before final payment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The little details, getting money right, pre-\/post-cruise stays, and planning your time ashore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Before Sailing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Online check-in, packages and perks, packing do’s and don’ts, loyalty programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Embarkation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What happens at the port and getting onboard the ship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cruise Life Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Staterooms, available services, and general tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Food and <\/a>drink<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Dining options and advice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring Destinations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Coming Soon<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heading Home<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Coming Soon<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Not be THAT person<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

i.e. the one other people tell vacation stories about<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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