Cruising 101 with Cristi
Your first cruise, one step at a time—from choosing your cruise and packing to boarding, life onboard, and port days.
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Official Cruise Port & Terminal Website Directory
February 17, 2026
Looking for the official website for your cruise departure port? Below is a direct list of major cruise homeports and their official terminal websites. These are the best sources for: • Terminal addresses• Parking information• Port maps• Directions• Check-in details• Security guidelines Always confirm details directly with the port prior to sailing. United States – […]
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Want a budget-friendly way to pay for your cruise, drink package, or excursions?
June 17, 2025
Here’s my go-to tip: Carnival gift cards + Rakuten = serious savings. Here’s why I use them:✔️ 3% credit card points when I buy them✔️ 1% cash back from Rakuten✔️ Carnival Gift cards often sold at 7% off ✔️ Plus — $30 back for YOU when you use my referral link and make your first […]
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Long Beach Cruise Parking: Hotel Packages vs. Port Parking
June 14, 2025
Driving to a cruise from Long Beach? Compare terminal parking with nearby hotel park-and-cruise packages, learn what may be included and know what to confirm before booking.
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Cruise Tip: Your room steward has the good stuff—you just have to ask!
April 23, 2025
Ice bucket? Check. Extra towels? Check. Mattress topper for that rock-hard bed? Oh yes.Pro tip: Keep your ice bucket in the fridge and you’ll have ice all day #CruiseTips #WavesOfFun #RoomStewardSecrets #CruiseHack #ColdDrinkNoProblem
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💡 Things I Just Learned as a Travel Agent: Cruise Taxes Edition
April 22, 2025
I had a customer book two cabins—one extended balcony, one interior.She messaged me and asked, “Why are the taxes the same on both cabins?” And honestly… I had the same thought:“Wait… that’s odd. I don’t know!” 😅 So I did what I do—I dug in to find the answer.Here’s what I found out 👇 🚢 […]
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What Travel Leaders Network Means for You
April 16, 2025
Waves of Fun Travel is a small business with a big network behind it. See how my Travel Leaders Network affiliation gives you personal service, industry resources and more options.
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Celebration Key – Carnival’s Exclusive Bahamian Destination!
February 18, 2025
🌊 Now Booking! Be Among the First to Experience Celebration Key! 🌊 🚨 Phase 1 opens July 2025 & sailings are selling out FAST! 🚨 Want to explore Celebration Key before you go? Check out this interactive tour and see why this exclusive Bahamian destination is a must-visit! 🔗 https://celebrationkey.goccl.com/ Carnival’s exclusive destination on a […]
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