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.

Brittany VanDerBill

I went on my first cruise with 3 generations of my family, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life

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Adam England with his family while on a cruise.
Adam England went on his first cruise with his parents, sister, and grandmother.

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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

Mother says $15,000 family cruise was canceled after she posted booking details on Facebook

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Carnival Celebration cruise ship.

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I'm 89 and have always loved traveling. I've stayed in the fanciest hotels and also camped in the boonies.

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Nancy Strong's extensive travels include experiences like riding an ostrich in Africa.

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Cruises are heading to different ports because of the Baltimore bridge collapse, and Carnival says it's only taking a little loss

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A Carnival ship in the Avalon, California harbor.

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A 29-year-old traveler who's cruised to over 50 countries shares 3 ways passengers can save money on cruises

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Allie Hubers has been to 59 countries and sailed on over 40 cruises.

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Carnival canceled a woman's ticket and refused to refund her because she was 26 weeks pregnant: report

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A woman was denied boarding on the Carnival Luminosa as she was in her second trimester, per 9News.

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I chose an inside cabin on my recent Norwegian cruise because it was the cheapest option, and I actually loved my little cave

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A picture of the author in the mirror holding excursion tickets.
I didn't struggle to fall asleep and could easily get up early for my 7:30 a.m. excursion.

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I went on my first solo cruise to the Caribbean and worried about getting bored on the ship. I ended up having more fun than expected.

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A selfie of the author on the Norwegian Sky.
I went on a solo cruise and loved it more than I thought I would.

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