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Top 10 Cruise Apps to Make Your Next Trip Easier and More Fun
Make the most of your cruise travel with these ESSENTIAL APPs, from locating your ship, organizing your trips, planning your day, and more.
Tori Carter
Jan 154 min read
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Exploring Hilo, Hawaii: A DIY Day Tour
Explore Hilo by doing an exploration from the cruise port on your own. Seeing a lot, but not spending too much money. Pictures and ideas.
Tori Carter
Jan 95 min read
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Packing Guide for Your Cunard Cruise: Essentials You Can’t Forget!
Discover the ultimate packing tips for a Cunard cruise, from Gala Night attire to practical daywear and a little-known money-saving hack!
Tori Carter
Jan 54 min read
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Cruise with FREE ONBOARD CREDIT: My Top 5 Recommendations
Discover 5 top cruise lines with free onboard credit offers! Perfect for first-time cruisers. Click now & plan your next adventure!
Tori Carter
Dec 28, 20242 min read
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Master Cruise Ship Trivia: 7 Videos to Help You Win Big on Your Next Cruise
A great way to polish your trivia skills to win on your next cruise. 7 games of general knowledge questions to master the game.
Tori Carter
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Why We Love Holland America: A Collection of Our Videos and Experiences
Holland America Cruise Line Offers So Much. Club Orange, Have It All, Club Orange Party, Crew Interview, Zaandam, Cabin Reviews, and More
Tori Carter
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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The REAL Cost of Cruising: Travel in Style without breaking the bank
Ever wonder what it really costs to cruise the world in style without breaking the bank? Use our travel hacks to save THOUSANDS.
Tori Carter
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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We quit our jobs and live on cruise ships
We quit our jobs to live our dream of cruising around the world on different cruise lines and cruise ships.
Tori Carter
Sep 19, 202410 min read
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Canadian Rules for Travelers: OHIP, Citizenship & Extensions Explained!
A summary for Canadian Travelers who want to travel outside of Canada for longer than 7 months. Includes Citizenship, OHIP, Tracking Dates
Tori Carter
Sep 14, 20242 min read
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3 Common Questions Newer Cruisers Ask Us!
3 Most common questions we get as full time cruisers: How much does a cruise cost? Do you get bored cruising? What is the BEST cruise line?
Tori Carter
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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Is The HAVE IT ALL Package Worth It” on Holland America?
Is The HAVE IT ALL Package Worth It” on Holland America? Should we purchase it on our next cruise, or should we pass? I was just booking...
Tori Carter
Aug 29, 20245 min read
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First Equator Crossing Initiation Ceremony
Crossing the Equator Maritime Tradition on Sapphire Princess, with my friend Paige who is participating. From Pollywog to Shellback!
Tori Carter
Aug 24, 20242 min read
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🌊 Warning! Your Cruise Booking May Be OverPriced 🌊
Your cruise may be overpriced by thousands of dollars if you don't do this simple bit of research before you book your next cruise.
Tori Carter
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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How To Earn Elite Status On Princess Cruises FAST
You can earn your ELITE status on Princess Cruises within 19 days using these unbelievable tips, secrets and current promotions.
Tori Carter
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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3 GENIUS WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON CRUISES
3 genius ways to save money to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck on your hard earned cruise vacation. Applies to all cruises.
Tori Carter
Aug 10, 20244 min read
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Exploring Icy Strait Point On A Budget
Going to Icy Strait Point, Alaska by cruise ship and looking for budget friendly things to do? Top 10 Free to -do list
Tori Carter
Jul 11, 20245 min read
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Our Experience On The COSTA FASCINOSA Cruise Ship (As North Americans)
Our experience on the Costa Fascinosa cruise ship as North Americans. Cruise ship review.
Tori Carter
Jan 13, 202410 min read
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A Sea-Filled Retirement Adventure: Canadian Couple Lives On Cruise Ships
Canadian Couple, Kirk Rickman and Tori Carter, sold their house in Canada and travel the world by cruise ships
Tori Carter
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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MSC Fantasia Cruise Ship Review… A huge disconnect
The MSC Fantasia cruise ship experience. We felt a huge disconnect. An honest review from full time cruise ship travelers.
Tori Carter
Oct 28, 20239 min read
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Costa Smeralda… our experience of being on Costa for the first time
An overview of the Costa Smeralda Cruise Ship. The rooms, stateroom, vegan food, entertainment and our opinions of the ship.
Tori Carter
Oct 23, 20238 min read
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