I've cruised on one of Norwegian's smallest ships and one of its biggest. I'd only sail on one of them again.

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A selfie of the author on Norwegian Sky.
A selfie of the author on Norwegian Sky.

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I booked a 'family' room on my Norwegian cruise. It was perfect for 3 people and saved us money.

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The author in a green sweater in the oceanview family room.
Norwegian Breakaway's oceanview family room is a good value.

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I cruised on Norweigian's 3,900-guest Breakaway ship. I loved the plentiful activities but thought seating could be improved.

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The author and her family on the Breakaway boat.
The author and her family on Norwegian Breakaway.

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Here's how to avoid being annoying on your first cruise, according to a couple who has been on 80 voyages

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A couple in sunglasses holding drinks takes a selfie in front of a pool deck on a cruise ship
Don and Heidi Bucolo have been on 80 cruises and have etiquette tips for first-timers.

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I'm an introvert who hates crowds. Here's how I made my first cruise an enjoyable experience.

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Laurel poses near a mural of a cruise ship and a palm tree on a brick wall.
As an introvert, I was nervous about going on my first cruise.

Laurel Maxwell

I worked remotely from a cruise ship for almost a month and it was hard but I'm doing it again

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Tony Fernandes and his wife posing on a cruise ship.
Tony Fernandes and his wife experienced difficulties while working and cruising for 21 days.

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I work from a cruise ship for 3 months a year. Here's how I stay productive at sea.

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Walter Biscardi on the Oceania Sirena in December 2023.

Walter Biscardi

I was a cruise performer on a luxury ship. I traveled all over Europe and it was unlike any job I've ever had before.

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Autumn Eliza Sheffy in front of the AIDAluna.

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I throw parties at sea for a living. Here's what it's like sailing the world as a cruise director for Royal Caribbean.

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Bonnie Bai.

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Cruise workers use code words to communicate on board — here are 35 of the secret terms

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A passenger cruise ship of the Princess company and one more of the Holland America Line company are anchored on the outskirts of the Bay of Paz, during a protest against cruise ships industry on May 8, 2021 in La Paz, Mexico.
On a single cruise ship, there may be cruise workers from over 40 countries.
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