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Packing for a longer-than-usual voyage has one thing in common with any other cruise: Airlines will limit you to one or two checked bags (sometimes you will have to pay for all, other times you’ll get one free) and will charge you mercilessly if they’re overweight. But unlike with a shorter cruise, it’s hard to get away with just a carry-on when you’re packing for weeks away from home.
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Luxury lines such as Silversea, Seabourn, Regent, Crystal or SeaDream are considered non-tipping ships, even though the cost of cruise tips are already wrapped up in the overall cruise fare. On the brightside, guests never have to think about who should get a tip, how much to tip or when to tip. Not having to deal with tipping helps make the vacation stress free–but this can also backfire.
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Cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the cruise industry, making your next voyage more seamless and enjoyable. Cruise lines are leveraging a range of advanced technologies to eliminate the need for long waits in the terminal before boarding, the hassle of tracking down a busy pool deck bartender and the inconvenience of carrying around unwieldy accessories like walkie-talkies and whiteboards to keep track of your shipmates. With these next-gen technologies, you can even open your cabin door without swiping a keycard. Here are a few cruise lines that are setting the standard for innovative amenities that you can experience on your upcoming trip:
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You’ll know if you’ve had jerk chicken before; it’s just that good. Channeling its deep history as one of the archetypal Caribbean foods, jerk chicken has earned its great-tasting reputation. It’s a fairly simple dish—chicken doused in spices and hot peppers and slow-cooked—but it’s truly an art form and requires a lot of patience. However, the time that it takes to prepare yields a depth of flavor that’ll leave you dreaming of the sea breeze and sunny rays.
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Cruising is a popular vacation option that offers a unique way to explore the world’s oceans and seas. With its ever-increasing popularity, many cruise lines are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and preserve natural landscapes. Below, we’ve detailed some of the new efforts and technologies that cruise lines are using to make cruising more environmentally friendly.
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