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  1. Abbreviations/Acronyms! Look up here before asking. 1 2 3

    By Kreiven,
    • 63 replies
    • 44.5k views

  2. From Cruise Critic: Top 10 Reasons to Cruise

    By LauraS,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  3. From Cruise Critic: First Time Cruise Tips

    By LauraS,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.8k views

  4. From Cruise Critic: How to Choose Your Cruise; What to Expect

    By LauraS,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.2k views

  5. "I wish I knew before..." 1 2 3 4 109

    By T&Dcruisers,
    • 2.7k replies
    • 1.5m views

  7. Where are all you first time cruisers cruising? 1 2 3 4 32

    By Kitty34,
    • 791 replies
    • 47.6k views

  8. Ultimate Packing List for the Newbies.... 1 2 3 4 31

    By Janet Foster,
    • 768 replies
    • 492.1k views

  9. Do you use a lanyard for your sea pass? 1 2 3 4 18

    By StevenStephen,
    • 448 replies
    • 117.7k views

  10. For those curious about current passport turnaround times... 1 2 3 4 14

    By Noelchristian92610,
    • 347 replies
    • 114k views

  11. Lanyards? 1 2 3 4 12

    By scrapmamma,
    • 277 replies
    • 46.3k views

  12. Sorry. It's our first cruise. We didn't know the etiquette... 1 2 3 4 10

    By Roboat,
    • 246 replies
    • 74.4k views

  13. NEWBIES UNITE! What most concerns you? 1 2 3 4 8

    By jkudzu,
    • 188 replies
    • 15.9k views

  14. Cruise Etiquette - Major Faux Pas??? 1 2 3 4 8

    By Izzblizz,
    • 187 replies
    • 46.5k views

  15. Nudity on the balcony... y or n? 1 2 3 4 7

    By gaubow,
    • 173 replies
    • 112.3k views

  16. Don't Forget ___ and Don't Bother With ____ 1 2 3 4 7

    By senrab,
    • 171 replies
    • 33.3k views

  17. How to remember Port & Starboard 1 2 3 4 7

    By ALWAYS CRUZIN,
    • 168 replies
    • 8.6k views

  18. The 10 people you will meet on your cruise 1 2 3 4 7

    By bordercollie,
    • 161 replies
    • 26.1k views

  19. Question For All First timers & those that remember the first time? 1 2 3 4 7

    By VaBeachCruisers897,
    • 158 replies
    • 18.9k views

  20. Touchy subject.... appropriate dress? 1 2 3 4 7

    By MrsRoper,
    • 157 replies
    • 6.6k views

  21. Arrival Gift for Cabin Steward? 1 2 3 4 7

    By mt_goodrich,
    • 156 replies
    • 41.5k views

  22. Does Everybody Tip for Room Service? 1 2 3 4 7

    By PS90,
    • 155 replies
    • 14.9k views

  23. Cruise Vets - What are some items to pack you would NEVER leave home without??? 1 2 3 4 7

    By joecool234,
    • 155 replies
    • 30.1k views

  24. No Children Cruises 1 2 3 4 7

    By srfsmith@hotmail.com,
    • 150 replies
    • 17.2k views

  25. debit cards vs credit cards 1 2 3 4 6

    By soonergirl15,
    • 149 replies
    • 16.4k views

  26. Can 12 year old ,10 and 6 dine alone in MDR? 1 2 3 4 6

    By AKCoachie,
    • 146 replies
    • 16k views
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