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  1. From Cruise Critic: Top 10 Reasons to Cruise

    By LauraS,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  2. From Cruise Critic: First Time Cruise Tips

    By LauraS,
    • 0 replies
    • 4.2k views

  3. From Cruise Critic: How to Choose Your Cruise; What to Expect

    By LauraS,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.4k views

  4. Abbreviations/Acronyms! Look up here before asking. 1 2 3

    By Kreiven,
    • 63 replies
    • 45.7k views

  5. How long did you plan?

    By SongsInMyHead,
    • 23 replies
    • 846 views

  7. The Guide to a Perfect Cruise Vacation

    By Sthrngary,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Don't believe everything you hear!

    By shipgeeks,
    • 5 replies
    • 966 views

  9. Advice: Book direct or via third party?

    By KC15,
    • 24 replies
    • 1k views

  10. Consumer Complaint Websites that Cruise Lines pay attention

    By RagnarDanneskjold,
    • 18 replies
    • 1.4k views

  11. What NOT to Pack on a Cruise (& other things to know before your cruise)

    By CCAubs,
    • 23 replies
    • 845 views

  12. First cruise! 1 2

    By COBEERGAL,
    • 27 replies
    • 1.4k views

  13. Some thoughts from an old-timer: Now I see why first-timers are saying they're "terrified", "overwhelmed", "panic-stricken" 1 2

    By shipgeeks,
    • 38 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. New cruise line/brand suggestion needed

    By Mary_Cruise254,
    • 14 replies
    • 829 views

  15. Advice on Shore Excursions

    By RubyKay1,
    • 4 replies
    • 227 views

  16. Bullets

    Topic was merged with What NOT to Pack on a Cruise (& other things to know before your cruise)

  17. First Timers - Should we be concerned with older ships and dated interiors ?

    By gavman99,
    • 18 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Is it easy to spot first time cruisers ? 1 2

    By Crestawave,
    • 40 replies
    • 3.7k views

  19. Seeking Euro transatlantic to/from NYC in Sept/Oct/Nov

    Topic was moved to forum Transatlantic, Transpacific, Repositioning & Trans-Ocean Cruises

  20. Will we need a passport? 1 2

    By BSwarenson,
    • 25 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. Advice for 1st Time Cruisers from a Frequent Cruiser 1 2 3 4 6

    By Sthrngary,
    • 131 replies
    • 12.2k views

  22. Cruise Vets - What are some items to pack you would NEVER leave home without??? 1 2 3 4 8

    By joecool234,
    • 182 replies
    • 34.3k views

  23. Constipation while cruising 1 2

    By birdman518,
    • 41 replies
    • 2.3k views

  24. First cruise - questions about dining in the MDR

    Topic was moved to forum MSC Cruises

  25. Suggestions for Excusions

    Topic was moved to forum Tales from the Caribbean -- Ask A Question / Share Some Info

  26. MSC Virtuosa Mini Cruise

    Topic was moved to forum MSC Cruises

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