After 50 cruises, I still wasn't prepared for my first expedition sailing. I wish I'd known how it'd differ from other trips.

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Author Megan duBois at Glacier Lagoon in Iceland
Glacier Lagoon in Iceland

Megan duBois

When I went on my first cruise, I did 5 things to save money without cheapening the experience

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I saved money on my first cruise by opting out of package upgrades and booking an interior cabin.

Waverly Colville

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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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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Joyce Chan and her dog Charlie moved from New York to London on a cruise.

Joyce Chan

My college kids went back to school, so I went on a cruise alone. It was awkward at first, but I loved my alone time.

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The author loved going on a cruise without her family.

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Photos show what it's like aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship, from adult-only escapes to fantastic food

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The Disney Wish cruise ship docked in the Bahamas in 2022.
The Disney Wish cruise ship.

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I've been on a lot of cruises. I swear by spending at least one port day on the ship.

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With fewer people on board, I find it way easier to truly relax on the ship on a port day instead of a typical sea day.

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An EY exec tells BI how the consulting firm is helping companies integrate AI this year: 'This idea of up-skilling the entire workforce to use AI, I think it's kind of silly'

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Jason Noel, EY's CTO for its Americas Consulting division, spoke to BI about how the firm is working with clients to integrate AI.

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I was skeptical about cruises for years. Then, I spent 8 days on one with 12 relatives of all ages.

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The writer's family about to get on a cruise ship to Alaska, pictured in the background.
Before going on this cruise, my family of 13 had never been on vacation together.

Pamela Vachon

I'm a travel planner who's been on over 25 cruises. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see cruisers make.

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I've planned and been on many cruises over the years, and some people make the same mistakes.

Jennifer Greene

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