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First-Time Cruise on Legend of the Seas: A Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Legend of the Seas: choosing a season, booking, getting to the port, embarkation, dining, packing, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice with a guest beside a large deck map on Legend of the Seas

Legend of the Seas Tips: 22 Insider Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Legend of the Seas tips: what to book early, beating the lines, dining, packing for the Med vs the Caribbean, and the mistakes first-timers make.

Illustration of a port seen from Legend of the Seas, with a gangway down to the quay

Legend of the Seas Ports and Best Shore Excursions

Alexander Sotropa

Legend of the Seas ports and shore excursions: what to do in Barcelona, Rome, Naples, CocoCay, Jamaica, Curacao, and Aruba across both seasons, plus tips.

Graphite illustration of Barcelona with the Sagrada Familia and a Park Guell mosaic terrace

Legend of the Seas Mediterranean Cruise Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Legend of the Seas' Mediterranean cruise: sailing from Barcelona and Rome to Palma, Marseille, Naples, and more, plus smart port-day tips.

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Best Cabins on Legend of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Legend of the Seas to book and which to avoid, including the new Family Ocean View Balcony, plus a deck-by-deck guide for your sailing.

Illustration of the grand multi-deck promenade and atrium aboard Legend of the Seas

What to Expect on Legend of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Legend of the Seas: the crowds, eight neighborhoods, the Royal Railway and Hollywoodland dining, big shows, and the largest waterpark at sea.

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Star of the Seas: The Orlando Family Cruise Guide

Alexander Sotropa

An Orlando family cruise guide to Star of the Seas: pairing the cruise with the theme parks, the best family cabins, kids' clubs by age, and grown-up escapes.

Illustration of guests walking up the gangway to board Star of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Cruise on Star of the Seas: A Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Star of the Seas: booking, the Orlando arrival, check-in, embarkation day, your first hours aboard, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of a Caribbean port seen from Star of the Seas, with a gangway down to a palm-lined quay

Star of the Seas Ports and Best Shore Excursions

Alexander Sotropa

Star of the Seas ports and shore excursions: what to do in San Juan, St. Maarten, Costa Maya, Roatan, Cozumel, and Perfect Day at CocoCay, plus tips.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice with a guest beside a large deck map on Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas Tips: 22 Insider Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Star of the Seas tips: what to book early, beating the lines, dining and packing tricks, the Orlando factor, and the mistakes first-timers make.