A cruise expert that's been on over 300 ships shares his top tips and tricks for your next trip

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Stewart Chiron,
Stewart Chiron is the founder of "The Leisure Pros," a travel marketing agency that specializes in the cruise industry.

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Amsterdam banning cruise ships kills 2 birds with one stone: rampant tourism and environmental damage. It's just the latest place to do it, and probably won't be the last.

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This May 30, 2018, file photo shows the Grand Princess cruise ship in Gastineau Channel in Juneau, Alaska.
The Grand Princess cruise ship in Gastineau Channel in Juneau, Alaska, on May 30, 2018.

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So what happens if the world's largest cruise ship — 5 times bigger than the Titanic — hits an iceberg?

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A rendering of Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas cruise ship.
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is planned to set sail in January.

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Here are some of the craziest activities you can do on cruise ship, from full length karting tracks, to ziplines and 'boomerang' slides

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Himalayan Bridge, MSC Cruise
One of many wacky attractions designed to entertain guests on long cruises.

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I love working on a cruise ship. I get free housing and food at the buffet, but it's definitely a strange way to live.

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Ann Knypl contribs

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We're paying $1 million to live on a cruise ship and sail around the world while we keep managing our property empire

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Amanda Williams and her boyfriend Alex Cowham standing on a rooftop balcony overlooking the ocean.
Amanda Williams and Alex Cowham bought a $1 million apartment on the MV Narrative.

Amanda Williams

I'm a travel influencer who's sailed to Antarctica 3 times. It's a notoriously treacherous journey — but it's so worth it.

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Alyssa Ramos

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Spate of passenger deaths aboard Antarctic cruises prompts Coast Guard to investigate as the 'treacherous' destination rises in popularity and access

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The Viking Polaris cruise ship sits on the water.
The Norwegian-flagged cruise ship Viking Polaris anchored in waters of the Atlantic Ocean in Ushuaia, southern Argentina, on December 1.

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5 cruise workers reveal the best and worst parts of their jobs — from in the kitchen to on stage

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Cruise ship photographer and videographer Nataly Vargas said her favorite part of her job is making lasting memories for guests.
Cruise ship photographer and videographer Nataly Vargas said her favorite part of her job is making lasting memories for guests.

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