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Cruise Stories, Tips and Advice from Cruise Critic

The editors from Cruise Critic share cultural experiences and travel advice they've picked up while cruising. Special appearances from Christine Duffy and Deshauna Barber. Special thanks to Carnival Cruise Line and Fathom Cruises. Travel tips and advice for first time cruisers - http://www.cruisecritic.com/ftc/

Jan 20, 2017•16 min

Cruise Trends with Carolyn Spencer Brown

Carolyn Spencer Brown, Cruise Critic's Editor in Chief speaks on Cruise industry trends, including destination immersive cruising and China's influence on international cruising. Stay up to date on cruise industry news and trends - http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/

Jan 20, 2017•21 min

Parents' Guide to Family Cruise

Adam Coulter and Erica Silverstein share lessons learned from cruising with their kids, from picking the best ship to navigating land tours. Everything you need to know to plan your next family cruise - http://www.cruisecritic.com/cruisestyles/area.cfm?area=23

Jan 20, 2017•26 min

Your Guide to Cruise Ship Buffets

Editors Gina Kramer, Brittany Chrusciel and Ashley Kosciolek of Cruise Critic discuss everything you need to know about cruise ship buffets, including etiquette advice and dining hacks. Read about the top 5 cruise ship buffets - http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1944

Jan 20, 2017•14 min

Harmony of the Seas vs. Carnival Vista

The year 2016 brought us a host of new cruise ships. We pit Harmony of the Seas and Carnival Vista, the two hottest new mega-ships of 2016 against each other in a head to head battle. Which mega-ship will take the title belt? Read the full breakdown on Harmony of the Seas vs. Carnival Vista - http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2363

Jan 20, 2017•24 min

Cruise Drink and Beverage Packages 101

Cruise Critic's experts, Colleen McDaniel, Senior Executive Editor and Chris Gray Faust, Senior Editor, explain the in's and out's of cruise ship beverage packages. A guide to cruise line all-you-can-drink packages - http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1470

Jan 05, 2017•18 min

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