I worked on cruises for 3 years and now frequently sail as a passenger. Here are the 10 things I do on every trip.

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Author Tammy Barr in a hot tub on a cruise ship
I worked on cruises for years and now I just enjoy going on them as a passenger.

Tammy Barr

I stayed in Royal Caribbean's 'promenade' cabin for the first time. The window wasn't perfect, but it was worth the upgrade.

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empty promenade view interior cabin on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas
I stayed in a Royal Promenade-view interior cabin on Royal Caribbean's latest Utopia of the Seas mega-ship.

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Waymo Drops Waitlist, Opens Robotaxis to Anyone in Los Angeles

Gizmodo
A Waymo on the streets of LA.

I've been on 105-day cruises, but this 13-day one was the toughest. Its itinerary had a major flaw I'll avoid on future trips.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
Author Lauren Mack with her arm on a balcony on Norweigan Cruise Line Jewel ship
A port-heavy cruise seems intense for a reason.

Lauren Mack

I've been on more than 25 cruises. Here's how I avoid hidden fees and extra costs every time while drinking for free.

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Author Lauren Mack smiling with blue
With over 25 cruises under my belt, I've gotten really good at saving money on cruises.

Lauren Mack

I sailed on Carnival's newest cruise ship and saw why young people love the brand so much

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A busy indoor pool on a cruise ship.
Most of Carnival Cruise Line's guests are now millennial-aged amid an influx of first-time and younger cruisers.

Brittany Chang/Business Insider

A residential cruise ship has a 4-year, round-the-world voyage to 'escape' politics

Tech Insider : Politics
A drone shot of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship as it sails in blue waters.
The Villa Vie Odyssey in November entered the second month of its 15-year tour around the world.

Villa Vie Residences

My kids finally convinced me to go on a cruise. The typical megaships aren't for me, but I found a way better alternative.

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jamie's kids on an expedition cruise in iceland
My kids loved all the activities on our expedition cruise to Iceland.

Jamie Davis Smith

Uber CEO says competing with Elon Musk is 'no easy matter' — and would love to partner with Tesla on robotaxis

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Collage of Elon Musk on the left and Dara Khosrowshahi on the right
Tesla unveiled its robotaxi in California on October 10, 2024.

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Meet these retired sisters in their 60s who live on cruises full-time. They've already spent over 1,500 days at sea.

Tech Insider : Travel
Photo collage featuring a cruise ship at sea, a home with a 'sold' sign, a pile of money, and a rear view of two sisters embracing

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI

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