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Olden, Norway Vlog & Tips | Kayaking the Fjords, Loen Skylift, Ziplining

November 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM

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Destination Highlight: Olden, Norway 🇧🇻
Come along with us to see what there is to do, get tips, and more.
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Disney Dream Western Caribbean - Remy Brunch, Sea Day, Castaway Cay (hidden characters!) - Part 2

October 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM

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Come along for an adults-only brunch, hidden treasure under the sea at Disney's private island, and more in part 2 of our Disney Dream Caribbean cruise vlog.
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Enjoying and adults-only fine dining experiencing with brunch at Remy, lounging on deck on a windy sea day, riding the Aqua Duck water-coaster at night, exploring Serenity Bay and diving for…

Booking a Cruise is About to Get More Complicated for Some

October 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM

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Breaking News: Major changes in fare type at a popular cruise line.
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It seems cruisers are in a constant struggle with themselves, complaining about being "nickel and dimed" with add-ons, while often being averse to higher fares that include amenities or services they ...

Disney Dream Western Caribbean - Embarkation, Palo Dinner, Senses Spa & More! - Part 1

September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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What do experienced cruisers think about Disney Cruise Line? Is it all about the mouse? We set sail on Disney Dream to experience adult dining, entertainment, the onboard spa, and more. #cruise #DisneyCruiseLine #DisneyDream #DisneyAdults #cruiseships
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Disney Cruise line is in some ways exactly what you might be imagining - but we bet there are elements of cruising with the mouse that would surprise and delight you. Come along as we cruise Disney…

Cruising During Hurricane Season - What You NEED to Know

August 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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A hurricane is developing in the Atlantic. What does this mean for your cruise? Should you consider not cruising during hurricane season?

This video has the info you need to sail safe. #cruise #cruiseships #hurricaneseason #tropicalstormerin
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Hundreds of Caribbean cruises safely set sail every year during hurricane season, but understanding whether or not this is a good idea, how travel insurance can help in the event of a hurricane, and…

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August 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM

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The great experiences we cruise for aren't just on the newest ships, just more expensive on them. Check out these great Royal Caribbean deals in 2025 on ships that still have a lot to offer.
www.cruisehabit.com/cruise-deals... #cruisedeals #royalcaribbean #deals #staroftheseas

Star of the seas May be the Star, but you can sail other Royal ships for as little as $53/Night!

Norwegian Aqua - Great Stirrup Cay Exploration & History, Whiskey, and Disembarkation | Days 7

August 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM

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A grave site on a cruise line private island!? Yep. That and more as we explore #GreatStirrupCay and #NorwegianAqua. youtu.be/drKoO8knXxA #cruise #travel
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Norwegian Aqua - Aqua Slidecoaster, Sukhothai, Sea Day, Canvas by Me & More | Day 2 & 3 Vlog

July 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM

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Are you caught up? Water coasters, new restaurants, painting classes, and great shows. See how we spent days two and three of our #NorwegianAqua cruise.
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On days two and three of our Norwegian Aqua cruise we watched Revolution, a Prince show, tried new restaurants, checked out how the ship handles busy sea day...

Norwegian Aqua - Aqua Slidecoaster, Sukhothai, Sea Day, Canvas by Me & More | Day 2 & 3 Vlog

May 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM

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Are you caught up? Water coasters, new restaurants, painting classes, and great shows. See how we spent days two and three of our #NorwegianAqua cruise.
youtu.be/0PcClN9ylTo
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On days two and three of our Norwegian Aqua cruise we watched Revolution, a Prince show, tried new restaurants, checked out how the ship handles busy sea day...

Norwegian Aqua - Embarkation, App Troubles, Food, and Fancy Theaters | Day 1 Vlog

May 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM

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Our first day on NCL's newest ship revealed a lot of things we like, but not everything is quite ready.
#cruise #cruisevlog #norwegianaqua www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj8-...

Norwegian Aqua is NCL's newest ship, and in this video we share our embarkation day, discuss some app troubles, sample several restaurants, check out a fancy...

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May 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Exciting news from a cruise line that has turned some heads with their latest ship. A new ship, and a new homeport...and we're pretty sure we know the name.
www.cruisehabit.com/margaritavil...
#cruise #news #margaritavilleatsea #cruisenews

Margaritaville at Sea Acquiring Additional Ship, Adding Homeport

Margaritaville at Sea, on the brands’ third anniversary, has announced that they’re expanding their fleet and where it's deployed, and we have some insights...

MSC World America Maiden Voyage, Ocean Cay & Closing Thoughts | Day 7 & Disembarkation

May 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Explore with us, learn why MSC's Ocean Cay is a unique island, see how disembarkation of MSC World America went at the new terminal, and...bumper cars? This and more on the last video in our MSC World America vlog series!
#MSCCruises #cruise @msccruisesofficial.bsky.social
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Ocean Cay is MSC Cruises private island in The Bahamas, and it really is unique in many ways. On the final day of MSC World America's maiden voyage we visit...

MSC World America Maiden Voyage - Cliffhanger swing, ropes course, Eately & more! | Days 5 & 6 Vlog

May 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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Have you tried the over-water 'Cliffhanger' swing or dined at the only Eataly at sea? We did this and so much more on days five and six of MSC World America's maiden voyage. youtu.be/jtpaKHrxr3A?4 #cruise #Eataly #cruiseships #WorldAmerica #MSCWorldAmerica @msccruisesofficial.bsky.social

On days 5 & 6 of MSC World America's maiden voayge we try Cliffhanger, the only over-the-water swing on a cruise ship, Billy tries out the ropes course, we e...

MSC World America - MSC Fare Types, Kaito Sushi, Top 20 Solarium, Worst Burger & More - Day 2 Vlog

April 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM

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On day 2 of @msccruisesofficial.bsky.social World America maiden: An exclusive sun deck, a fun bar crawl, an outdoor silent disco, and more! youtu.be/i3kH5qBIK8U #msccruises #mscworldamerica #cruise #cruisevlog

MSC World America Maiden Voyage, Embarkation Day!

April 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM

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What was embarkation day like on the maiden voyage of the 217k GT MSC World America? We're sharing our experiences. youtu.be/NmT2STwxAAI @msccruisesofficial.bsky.social #msccruises #mscworldamerica #cruise #cruisevlog

I Changed my Mind After Trying a Special eSim for Internet Access on my Cruise

April 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM

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We finally tried a new way of getting online at sea (and on land). See what we thought of GigSky. www.cruisehabit.com/i-changed-my... #wifi #cruise #cruiseships #remotework

Maybe when you cruise you disconnect, which is great. I, however, always purchase internet access when cruising. Sometimes this is because I’m working from a cruise ship, sometimes it’s for the same r...

Barcelona to Miami in a Balcony on Virgin Voyages for Under $99 per Person, per Night

March 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM

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Went to the beach this morning near my home in A Florida to see the SS United States passing by. Very cool moment.

#ssunitedstates #oceanliners

February 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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We legitimately thought this was a pricing error. Nope, just a wildly good set of deals on Virgin Voyages, *especially* when you consider the room type and what's included.
https://buff.ly/3XgY61A
#cruise #cruisedeals #virginvoyages #scarletlady #resilientlady

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How many bags can I bring on my cruise?

February 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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Getting ready for a cruise? Lines have different restrictions than airlines, and we share some information about the size and number of bags you can bring on your cruise.
www.cruisehabit.com/how-many-bag...
#cruise #carnival #royalcaribbean #ncl #princess #msc #virginvoyages #packingtips #cruisetips

Airlines and other carriers restrict the size and weight of bags, have limits on the number of carry-on bags, etc. What about cruise lines? There is no shortage of advice about how to pack for a cruis...

A Brief History of the Blue Riband - The Fastest Passenger Ships to Sail the Atlantic

February 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM

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Our friends at @cruiseind.bsky.social monitoring and sharing footage of the SS United States on her final journey. She was the last ship to win the Blue Riband, given to the fastest liners to cross the Atlantic. More info here: www.cruisehabit.com/brief-histor...
#SSUnitedStates #blueriband

Today, cruising evokes images of leisurely tropical destinations or exploration of historical sites on another continent. Not long ago however, traveling by passenger ship was transportation, and spee...

Virgin Voyages Tests Drink Packages - "Drink Like a VIP"

February 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM

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Are pigs taking flight? It looks like Virgin Voyages is testing out drink packages, plus, we go over other ways you can save on drinks when sailing this kid-free cruise line.
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Virgin Voyages is known for being 18+, but among those that have sailed, many also know them for extraordinary quality cocktails, and higher-quality spirits than are often found on cruise ships.…

Catch Us on The High Seas: CruiseHabit Onboard

February 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM

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Want to sail with us and get extra perks? We've updated our Join Us page to include five sailings across four cruise lines and three parts of the world. We'd love to sail with you, so keep checking back because there are more to come! https://buff.ly/41lU8qT #cruise #cruiseships

Join Billy & Larissa from CruiseHabit on an upcoming cruise. We've got our personal vacations, group cruises, maiden voyages, and more!

The Missing Numbers That Makes Norwegian’s Huge New Ships Interesting

February 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM

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What NCL didn't announce about the massive ships they just ordered might be the most interesting part - or maybe we're wrong.
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Recently, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri revealed they’d struck a deal to build four new cruise ships for NCL. These ships will be very large and very expensive to…

Secret Messages You Didn’t Notice on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady

February 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM

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Did you know that Virgin Voyages has messages hidden inside some of their ships?
Our friend and new contributor Margaret shows us where to find them, and how to decode them.
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#valiantlady #cruiseships #virginvoyages

Virgin Voyages strives to provide an alternative spin on cruising and that approach has filtered all the way down to their interior design. With modern interiors that verge on Ikea-esque in form, Virg...