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A woman in a red dress with a New Year's Eve 2024 hat on displays a dessert in the main dining room of a Holland America Line cruise ship. One thing that makes cruising special is the opportunity to enjoy restaurant-quality meals every evening in the Main Dining Room, or MDR. But did you know that there are five little-known "secrets" that can make this experience even more enjoyable? 1. The MDR isn't Just for Dinner I love the MDR, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the MDR isn't just for dinner — it's often open for breakfast, brunch and/or lunch. I somehow completely missed this fact until my fourth cruise. Oof! All cruise line apps differ, and …
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I remember the first time I booked a cruise vacation. I was nervous, scared, and excited, but also intimidated because, at the time, this seemed like such a different way to travel. Plus, there were all of these strange terms… disembarkation, MDR, muster, steward. It felt like cruising had its own vocabulary. Plus, there were so many decisions to make… when to fly in, when to fly home, which dining time to select, and should I prepay for tips? My head was spinning. Even after several cruises, I still found myself learning new things, and even after 23 cruises, there are still little tidbits I pick up. If you've never taken a cruise before or have cruised but are still …
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St. George's, Grenada Cruise Port Many cruisers aspire to sail to the “Saint” islands, one of which is St. George’s, Grenada. While this is a less common port of call, it’s interesting. Most of the major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Celebrity port here, and I like many things about the Grenada Cruise Port. I’m not a fan of tender ports, as the tendering process can be lengthy and eat into your time in port, so I enjoy that this port has a pier and a short one. (Note: the streets of St. George's are not accessible, so if you have mobility issues or use a wheelchair or scooter, I do not recommend navigating the town). Grenada Cruise …
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Hi, I’m Professor Melissa!I am a travel enthusiast who, for too long, let work dominate my life. in recent years, i’ve prioritized pursuing one of my biggest passions — traveling. as a cruise enthusiast and educator, i naturally started sharing my love of cruising with others, finding joy in teaching about what i’ve learned.
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