My first cruise was a 7-day disappointment. Even worse, it left me feeling sick long after touching dry land.

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I feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon.

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I tried to spend as little as possible on Carnival's newest cruise ship. I recommend shelling out for better food and more fun.

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A man taking picture of the Carnival Firenze cruise ship.
I snubbed all upcharges on the new Carnival Firenze except for WiFi. I wouldn't recommend it.

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I went on my first Carnival cruise — these are the 2 reasons I might not do it again

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I sailed on Carnival's new ship, Carnival Firenze, in May. I have two major gripes about the experience: the mediocre food and the incessant upselling.

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My first cruise with my son was a nightmare. We lost power twice, had to shower with flip-flops, and couldn't make 2 of our destinations.

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How the cheapest interior and balcony cabins on Carnival's new cruise ship compare — and why the pricier one is worth it

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An interior stateroom on Carnival Firenze is $160 cheaper per person than a cabin with a balcony. I recommend paying more for the private outdoor space.

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My family's been on over 30 cruises. I hate upcharges, but these 6 things are actually worth paying extra for.

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As much as I love cruising, I enjoy the experiences in port even more.

Amanda Adler

I toured the most expensive, $17,000-per-person suite on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship — see inside

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bed of Silver Ray's Otium Suite
Silversea's new Silver Ray cruise ship has a $17,000-per-person suite with amenities like a library, walk-in closets, and private hot tubs.

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One of the most popular cruise ports in the world just got an important makeover

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The Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas cruise ship is plugged into a newly installed shore power system at PortMiami on June 17, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

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I packed for a weeklong cruise with just a carry-on and a backpack. Here are 10 items I'm glad I brought and 9 things I wish I had with me.

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The author packed for a weeklong cruise onboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world.
The author packed for a weeklong cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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Rich tourists rejoice! Greece is finally doing something about the cruise ship problem.

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13 June 2019, Greece, Mykonos: The cruise ship Costa Deliziosa is anchored off the island of Mykonos in the Aegean Sea. Photo: Soeren Stache/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB (Photo by Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Cruise ships have descended on the Greek hotspots of Mykonos and Santorini in recent years — much to the dismay of certain tourists.

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