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What Happens When the Port You Booked the Cruise For Disappears?

What Happens When the Port You Booked the Cruise For Disappears?

Bymaknwaves September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

A cruise ship leaving Seattle a day late normally wouldn’t catch my attention for very long. Delays happen, and…

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Are We Running Out of Places to Put All These Cruise Ships?

Are We Running Out of Places to Put All These Cruise Ships?

Bymaknwaves September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Every once in a while, I come across a cruise industry statistic that makes me stop and read it…

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Have Cruise Ships Become Too Good at Keeping Us Busy?

Have Cruise Ships Become Too Good at Keeping Us Busy?

Bymaknwaves September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Sometimes the hardest part of a cruise vacation is remembering that we’re allowed to do nothing. There’s an old…

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What’s Up with Cruise Ship Art Auctions?

What’s Up with Cruise Ship Art Auctions?

Bymaknwaves September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Are there really deals to be found at sea, or is buying art just another part of the vacation…

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Are Cruise Ships Becoming The Destination?

Are Cruise Ships Becoming The Destination?

Bymaknwaves August 26, 2026

Sometimes we cruise because of where the ship is going. Sometimes we cruise because of the ship itself. And…

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The Cheapest Cruise Isn’t Always the Cheapest Cruise

The Cheapest Cruise Isn’t Always the Cheapest Cruise

Bymaknwaves August 18, 2026September 2, 2026

How a simple search for a Bermuda cruise reminded me just how difficult it can be to compare what…

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Flying Smarter To Your Cruise Port

Flying Smarter To Your Cruise Port

Bymaknwaves July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

How Alternate Airport Pairings Can Save You Hundreds “The cruise was only $1,100 each…but the airfare came to nearly…

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Is Holland America A Good Cruise Line

Is Holland America A Good Cruise Line

Bymaknwaves July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Here’s Who Will Love It…and Who Probably won’t Sometimes the best cruise line isn’t the biggest one. It’s the…

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Cruise ship overlooking tropical waters with a cocktail, sunglasses, onboard expense bill, and text highlighting the hidden costs of cruising.

Hidden Costs of Cruising

Bymaknwaves July 16, 2026August 20, 2026

The Cruise Fare Isn’t The Finish Line One of the biggest misconceptions about cruising is that it’s completely all-inclusive….

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The Smartest $100 You’ll Spend Before Your Cruise

The Smartest $100 You’ll Spend Before Your Cruise

Bymaknwaves July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Five Small Investments That Can Save You Money, Reduce Stress, and Make Every Cruise Better I’ll admit it. When…

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