I went on a monthlong nomad cruise. The travel disappointed, but the community onboard didn't.

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Kaisu Koskela, wearing colorful clothing and standing with the beach in the background.
Kaisu Koskela had been hearing about Nomad Cruise for years; this year, she boarded a 27-day cruise from Seattle to Sydney.

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I took a weeklong cruise and didn't check a bag. Here are 10 items I'm glad I packed and 9 things I wish I'd had with me.

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Inside the author's packed suitcase for a cruise
The author packed for a weeklong cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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GM has hired a former Tesla exec in its revived self-driving push

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Sterling Anderson
GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson announced the hiring of two former Cruise executives in November.

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We paid over $14,000 for the cheapest room on an ultra-luxury cruise. Take a look inside our ship and 350-square-foot suite.

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Cruise ship at end of dock
We booked an over-the-top cruise on Silversea's Silver Ray. Our ultra-luxury trip was complete with personal butlers, unlimited caviar, and gourmet dining experiences.

David Morris

My husband and I spent Thanksgiving on a cruise ship with friends for about $1,300 a person. We'd do it again for other holidays.

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carnival cruise ship lit up at night
We sailed on a Carnival Cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Katrina Wilson

My 20-year-old son and I went on a cruise together. It was the first time we ever spent one-on-one time.

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Cheryl Maguire and her son in front of the water
The author took her son on a cruise.

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I've sailed on over 50 cruises. Here are 4 companies I'd absolutely book with again as someone without kids.

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megan posing with mickey and minnie on a disney cruise
I've been on cruises with several companies, including Disney.

Megan duBois

I spent a week eating my way through one of the world's largest cruise ships and had 10 outstanding dishes

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A composite image of the author looking down at a dish of food and a banana pudding in a mason jar
Business Insider's reporter dined at several restaurants during her cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I took a 12-night cruise across Asia with my 64-year-old parents. I was exhausted, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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Author Allie Hubers with her sister, parents smiling in front of water
As my parents get older, I find myself planning more of the family trips and handling logistics and issues, which can be mentally draining.

Allie Hubers

A woman moved her dog from New York to London on a cruise because it was cheaper and less stressful than flying

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A side-by-side of a couple with their dog on the deck of a cruise and the same dog with two cruise staffers. He sits in the middle of a floatie.
Joyce Chan and her dog Charlie moved from New York to London on a cruise.

Joyce Chan

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