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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point: A Gateway to Bahamian Charm with A Disney Twist
A Tropical Paradise Awaits: A Bahamian Adventure at Disney Lookout Cay
March 07, 2024 by iCruise Editorial Staff

Welcome to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, an enchanting destination where the natural beauty of The Bahamas meets the magic of Disney. Located on Eleuthera Island, this vibrant paradise invit...

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Unlock the Magic: Carnival's Celebration Key, Your Gateway to Bahamian Paradise
Welcome aboard the journey of a lifetime as Carnival Cruises introduces its newest treasure
January 30, 2024 by iCruise Editorial Staff

Picture this: The gentle caress of the Bahamian breeze kisses your sun-kissed skin as you disembark onto Carnival's Celebration Key. Imagine the soft crunch of pristine white sand between your toes, y...

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How big Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas ship is going to be?
An In-Depth Look at Royal Caribbean's Massive Cruise Ship
March 24, 2023 by iCruise Editorial Staff

Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas: A Behemoth of the Cruise Industry The world of cruising is about to be rocked by the entrance of a new, colossal player - Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas. S...

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Discover Viking River Cruises Newest Ships - Viking Kara, Viking Osiris, and Viking Skaga
March 21, 2023 by iCruise Editorial Staff

Viking River Cruises is one of the top luxury river cruise lines, offering a range of itineraries across Europe, Asia, Egypt, and beyond. The Viking Kara, Viking Osiris, and Viking Skaga are some of t...

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The Value and Benefits of a Luxury Cruise Vacation
March 21, 2023 by iCruise Editorial Staff

Are you looking for a vacation that's a little out of the ordinary? Consider a luxury cruise vacation. A luxury cruise offers a range of benefits that you won't find with other types of vacations. Her...

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Disney Wish: Fun & Relaxation for the Family (Yes, Parents Included)
10 Reasons Why We Recommend the Disney Wish for All Ages
July 20, 2022 by Michelle Spatafore

It doesn't matter if you are a kid, have a kid, or act like a kid - every inch of the Disney Wish ship has been Disney-fied for your personal enjoyment. From the baseboards to the ceilings - the Disn...

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Is The Haven on Norwegian Worth It?
August 10, 2021 by Jen Kleinberg

The Haven. Even as an avid cruiser, I had not yet had the fortune to sail in a Norwegian Haven Suite. It was still on my cruise bucket list, something I one day aspired to experience. Until, that is, ...

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Destination Spotlight: Hawaii
April 27, 2020 by Jen Kleinberg

Hawaii is the most remote island chain in the world. From ancient ruins to seemingly endless coastal scenery, there is enough beauty to fill more vacations that you ever thought possible. With 8 islan...

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Destination Spotlight: Australia & New Zealand
April 07, 2020 by Jen Kleinberg

Australia encompasses vast areas of untamed country known as The Outback, natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef, and an incredible array of wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Relax the Aussie...

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Home Suite Home
The best Suites at sea: our top list of dream accommodations
April 06, 2020 by Jen Kleinberg

While I was daydreaming about future travel plans, I wondered - what are the best cruise ship suites? What are the most over-the-top (and let's be honest, probably never in my wildest dreams) suites a...

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How to Prevent and Avoid Seasickness on a Cruise
March 23, 2020 by

Seasickness, motion sickness at sea, is a highly discussed topic among hopeful cruisers, first time cruisers and seasoned sailors alike. This is mainly due to the fact that it affects each indivi...

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Wave Season Cruise Deals for Wave Season 2020
What is Wave Season for Cruise Lines? Wave Season Deals Explained
February 05, 2020 by Sarah Pruzansky

Every year, the excitement for Black Friday and Cyber Monday brews - your chance to get some of the best deals on gifts all year. But if you're looking to give the gift of a cruise (or gift yourself...

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The New Cruise Loyalty Program - iCruise Rewards - Has Launched!
What is the best travel rewards program? Learn more about the new iCruise Rewards program.
January 27, 2020 by

As a seasoned cruiser, you probably always have your eyes set on the next adventure. At iCruise, we've always valued finding our customers the best deals aboard the best cruise lines, accompanied b...

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2020 Christmas Cruises
Everything You Should Know About the Best Christmas Cruises 2020
December 30, 2019 by

Who Should Take a 2020 Christmas Cruise? Grandparents, adult couples, and parents with kids all have different ideas about what makes a perfect Christmas. Cruise vacations are ideal for families th...

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Will Virgin Voyages Cruise Line Offer All Inclusive Cruises in 2020?
Scarlet Lady Offers the Best All Inclusive Cruises 2020 | What's included in a Virgin cruise?
December 12, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

As the maiden voyage of Scarlet Lady approaches, more and more cruise guests excitedly await their opportunity to sail on the first Virgin Voyages cruise ship. But not for the reason you may think. ...

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10+ Awesome Features of Virgin Voyages' Adults Only Cruises 2020
Activities aboard the new Virgin Voyages cruise ship - the Scarlet Lady - revealed
November 29, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

If you've been on a cruise and hated the endless buffet line, screaming children, and lack of anything you consider fun, prepare to be amazed. What if you could swap all that for Test Kitchen style ...

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iCruise's Guide to Cruise Ship Terminology
Nautical Terms That'll Have You Talking Like a Sailor in No Time
November 08, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Normally, "talking like a sailor" is poorly regarded. But when you're on a cruise, it's important that you throw all your preconceived notions about sailor talk out the door (or off the plank). You...

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Is Odyssey of the Seas the Largest Cruise Ship?
October 21, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Is Odyssey of the Seas the Largest Cruise Ship? Known for having some of the world’s largest cruise ships (from Symphony of the Seas to Harmony of the Seas and more), Royal Caribbean continue...

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How Much is Odyssey of the Seas?
October 17, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

How Much is Odyssey of the Seas? Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas, is currently offering 4- to 9- night roundtrip Caribbean itineraries from Ft. Lauderdale from November 5, 2020 t...

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Where Does Odyssey of the Seas Go?
October 07, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Where does Odyssey of the Seas go? Starting with its inaugural cruise to the Bahamas on November 5, 2020, Royal Caribbean’s new Odyssey of the Seas ship will go to Caribbean destinations on 4...

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Where Does Odyssey of the Seas Sail From?
October 01, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Where does Odyssey of the Seas sail from? Odyssey of the Seas will sail from the beautiful, tropical U.S. destination of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale to Caribbean destinations such as Aruba and...

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Top 10 First Time Cruise Tips
September 20, 2019 by iCruise Editorial Staff

Imagine dipping your toes into the cool turquoise waters of the Caribbean, snapping photos of destinations you've always dreamed of travelling to, melting your stress away in the hot tub as the sea ...

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The 7 Best Cruise Lines for Singles Over 50 Cruises
September 12, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

You don’t have to be coupled up or traveling with a big family to enjoy everything cruising has to offer. For singles over 50, traveling with others may not always be an option and you may hav...

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Your Guide to the Best Singles Cruises 2020
September 06, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

When it comes to cruising, most associate these paradise vacations with honeymoons, parties among friends, family trips, and couples outings. But that's not always the case. More and more cruise lin...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 11 - Anchorage
August 13, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. Today’s adventure was a train ride from Denali to Anchorage aboard the McKinley Express. We wer...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 9 & 10 - Denali National Park
August 13, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. Today began with a visit to Gold Dredge No. 8, where we learned about the history of the dredge and g...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 8 - Fairbanks
August 13, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. This morning we boarded an Air North 737 from the Dawson City airport for the short one-hour flight t...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 6 & 7 - Dawson City
August 13, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. Today was mainly a travel day. We boarded the motor coach at 8:30am and set out for the 9 hour trip t...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 5 - Whitehorse
August 12, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. Today was mostly a travel day. We got up early in the morning to board the White Pass & Yukon Rou...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 4 - Skagway
August 12, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. TODAY WE PLAYED WITH PUPPIES!! Alaskan Husky puppies, to be exact. But I'm getting ahead of myself......

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 3 - Juneau
August 12, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. Talk about lucky! We had a beautiful day in Juneau - mid-70's with sunshine. From what our tour guide...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
Day 2 - Cruising the Inside Passage
August 08, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. Day 2 was spent onboard, cruising Alaska's scenic Inside Passage, giving us plenty of time to explore...

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Holland America Alaska Cruisetour Review
A first-time Alaska cruiser's view of the Last Frontier
August 06, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

This is a review of Holland America's Alaska Cruisetour #Y4C, 11 Night Yukon & Double Denali. Day 1 - Vancouver As I write, I'm sitting on the balcony of our Verandah stateroom, enjoying a sea v...

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Things to Do on the Best Alaska Cruise Tours
July 31, 2019 by iCruise Editorial Staff

Cruising gives you the opportunity to travel to destinations all across the world, whether you?re looking for a sunny day on a Caribbean beach or a chilly day cruising past glaciers in the Inside Pa...

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4-Night Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cruise | Majesty of the Seas Review: Day 4
Royal Caribbean Cruise to Key West & the Bahamas
July 26, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Royal Caribbean cruise blog written by Megan Patterson (Internet Marketing Coordinator) Edited by Sarah Pruzansky (Cruise & Travel Writer) Visit our previous blog post for Day 3 of our Majesty...

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4-Night Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cruise | Majesty of the Seas Review: Day 3
Royal Caribbean Cruise to Key West & the Bahamas
July 25, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Royal Caribbean cruise blog written by Megan Patterson (Internet Marketing Coordinator) Edited by Sarah Pruzansky (Cruise & Travel Writer) Visit our previous blog post for Day 2 of our Majesty...

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4-Night Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cruise | Majesty of the Seas Review: Day 2
Royal Caribbean Cruise to Key West & the Bahamas
July 24, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Royal Caribbean cruise blog written by Megan Patterson (Internet Marketing Coordinator) Edited by Sarah Pruzansky (Cruise & Travel Writer) Visit our previous blog post for Day 1 of our Majesty...

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4-Night Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cruise | Majesty of the Seas Review: Day 1
Royal Caribbean Cruise to Key West & the Bahamas
July 23, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Royal Caribbean cruise blog written by Megan Patterson (Internet Marketing Coordinator) Edited by Sarah Pruzansky (Cruise & Travel Writer) Majesty of the Seas Review - Day 1 Saturday - June 1...

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How to Find Cheap Cruise Deals & Book Cheap Cruises
Tips for Finding the Cheapest Cruise Lines, Cheap Last Minute Cruise Deals, and More
June 13, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Excitedly booting up your computer or unlocking your smartphone, you smile with anticipation as you prepare to book that next cruise. Typing in iCruise.com, you begin looking through the search engi...

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Should You Book Last Minute Cruises?
Tips for Finding Cheap Last Minute Cruise Deals
June 06, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Ranging anywhere from a few hundred dollars all the way up to tens of thousands of dollars, understanding cruise prices can seem complicated. While there are a variety of factors that go into why cr...

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How to Plan a Weekend Cruise | Short Cruise Tips
Easy-to-Follow Steps for 2-Day Cruises, 3-Day Cruises, and 4-Day Cruises
June 03, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Cruising is an experience everyone has to have at least once! And chances are after your first cruise, you're going to want to keep coming back for more. Problem is, you don't always have the time t...

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Your Perfect Day at Royal Caribbean's CocoCay
June 03, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

As you daydream of kicking back on the sand and soaking up the sun, you're likely either already in the process of booking your next Caribbean cruise vacation, or are currently anticipating your upc...

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8 Popular Destinations for Caribbean Cruises from Florida
May 30, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

With beautiful tropical beaches year-round and a vast array of theme parks, it's no wonder cruises from Florida are so popular. Not only do you get a relaxing cruise vacation, but you also get to st...

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iCruise's Comprehensive Guide of the Port of Miami
Miami Cruise Port Parking, Directions & Hotels near Miami Cruise Port
May 17, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Pulsing Miami, Florida with its beaches, nightclubs, Latin-Caribbean cuisine, and artwork, contains one of the largest cruise ports in the world (alongside Port Everglades and Port Canaveral). Offer...

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What Cruise Lines are in Florida? The Top Cruises from Miami & Cruises out of Florida
May 09, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

Whether you're planning your solo adventure, honeymoon, bachelor(ette) party, or family vacation, floating out on the beautiful ocean surrounded by serene waves, exciting ship activities, and impend...

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First Look: MSC Cruises' Ocean Cay Marine Reserve
Pictures from the private island slated to open in November 2019
May 08, 2019 by Jen Kleinberg

iCruise was privileged to be included in a group of top travel agencies who were the first non-MSC employees to tour Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. See exclusive Ocean Cay pictures below! MSC Cruises' Oce...

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Is an Inside Cabin for You?
May 06, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

When booking your cruise, you'll see all kinds of cruise ship cabin types, but one that has probably caught your eye from its low price is the inside cruise ship room. But what does this low cost en...

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The 12 Best Mediterranean Cruise Ports
May 02, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

From Plato and Socrates to Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great to many more historically iconic individuals, the Mediterranean is enveloped in history. No matter where you are in the Mediterranean...

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Are Cruise Ships Environmentally Friendly?
April 25, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

With Earth Day of 2019 now passed, you may be thinking of ways you can be more sustainable come the environmental celebration next year. And you're not the only one. Journeying through the ocean and...

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Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Transatlantic Cruise
April 19, 2019 by Sarah Pruzansky

If blissfully staring out onto serene blue Atlantic waters for a week or two without an agenda sounds tempting to you, a transatlantic cruise may be right up your alley. But what are these peaceful ...

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