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Illustration of guests boarding Odyssey of the Seas on embarkation day

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

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Odyssey of the Seas: booking, driving to Cape Liberty, embarkation, your first hours aboard, dining, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of the North Star capsule rising above Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas: North Star, RipCord and Thrills

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to the thrills on Odyssey of the Seas: the North Star observation capsule, RipCord skydiving, the FlowRider, SeaPlex, and how to book them.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas Tips: Cape Liberty Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Odyssey of the Seas tips for sailing from Cape Liberty: what to book early, beating the lines on the North Star and RipCord, driving and parking.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Odyssey of the Seas

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

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Odyssey of the Seas to book and which to avoid, including the value Virtual Balcony, with a full deck-by-deck guide to every category.

Illustration of the Royal Esplanade and atrium aboard Odyssey of the Seas

What to Expect on Odyssey of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Odyssey of the Seas: the North Star, RipCord skydiving, SeaPlex, Two70, the indoor spaces, and how this mid-size megaship really feels.

Illustration of Odyssey of the Seas at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Odyssey of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Odyssey of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's Quantum Ultra ship sailing to Bermuda and the Caribbean from Cape Liberty near New York.

Illustration of guests boarding MSC World Asia on embarkation day

First-Time MSC Cruise: MSC World Asia Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time MSC cruiser's guide to World Asia in the Mediterranean: choosing an Experience, booking, embarkation, long port days, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of Rome with the Colosseum and St. Peter's seen on an MSC World Asia cruise

MSC World Asia: Doing Rome from Civitavecchia

Alexander Sotropa

How to do Rome from MSC World Asia: the Civitavecchia port, getting to the city, the Colosseum and Vatican, and whether to book the ship's tour or go solo.

Illustration representing the MSC Experiences tiers aboard MSC World Asia

MSC World Asia: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea Explained

Alexander Sotropa

MSC Experiences on World Asia explained: how Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, and the Yacht Club differ, what each includes, and which to book for your trip.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on MSC World Asia

MSC World Asia Tips: Mediterranean Insider Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider MSC World Asia tips for a Mediterranean cruise: what to book early, running long port days, dining, the app, saving money, and rookie mistakes.