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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Casino Offer Match vs. Cruise Loyalty Status Match: What’s the Difference?
February 18, 2026
Casino offer matching and cruise loyalty status matching are not the same. Learn what each program considers, what benefits may be available and where to find current cruise-line match applications.
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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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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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