Departure Ports: New Orleans

New Orleans is one of the most iconic cities in American culture. It is the setting of the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, and the annual carnival-like celebration attracts crowds that number in the tens of … Continue reading

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National Cruise Vacation Week at DiscountCruises.com

If you’re a cruise fanatic, you’ve definitely heard about it. And we hope you’ve checked out the really awesome cruise deals we’ve posted. But are you wondering – what exactly is National Cruise Vacation Week? Not to worry! We have … Continue reading

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Oprah’s Norwegian Gem Takeover

Back in 2009, Oprah Winfrey treated 1,700 of her employees AND their families to an all-expenses paid Mediterranean cruise. Her ship of choice? The Norwegian Gem (specially chartered of course)! Oprah celebrated her 55th birthday in style. First up, 3 … Continue reading

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Cruise Reviews: MSC’s Yacht Club

MSC takes pride in their Yacht Club – an exclusive “ship within a ship” offering the ultimate in luxury, privacy and personal service. Over the summer, Flight Centre USA’s President, Dean Smith, had the chance to cruise aboard the MSC Splendida. … Continue reading

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Top Tips for First-Time Cruisers

  DiscountCruises.com’s Certified Cruise Expert, Jorge Castelnau, offers up his best advice for first-timers. If you’ve never been aboard a cruise ship or if you just want some helpful tips, Jorge has put together a great list. Have a look … Continue reading

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Why Cruise?

More people than ever are taking cruises, and the reason can be summed up in three words: cruises are fun! The word “cruise” can conjure up a lot of different images to a lot of different people, but these days, … Continue reading

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‘Tis the season…

Hurricane season is officially upon us! The season lasts throughout the months of June to November each year. If you’re embarking a cruise during hurricane season, here are some facts and tips you can use that will put your mind … Continue reading

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Cruise Dining 101

While dining programs are a little different on every cruise line, most stick to similar traditions. And just about every cruise line is continually trying to improve it dining program. This is a general guide to dining on the high … Continue reading

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Cruising and Passport Regulations

Some estimates tell us that only roughly thirty percent of American citizens have a valid passport. Other published reports tell us that this percentage is even lower than thirty percent. Either way, these numbers mean that the vast majority of … Continue reading

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Cruising with Young Adults

Deciding to take a cruise is the easy part: cruises are a style of travel that have the ability to deliver a unique, memorable and highly enjoyable vacation to people of all ages. But with so many cruise lines to … Continue reading

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