Category: Solo cruising
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The 80s Cruise (TEC) 2022, part 2
A day at St. Thomas, a concert from The Human League If you would like to watch the video version of this post, it’s linked below: We made it to St. Thomas in the morning. I had been there several times before and didn’t feel like getting off the ship in port. So I didn’t.…
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The 80s Cruise (TEC) 2022, part 1
If you’d prefer to watch the video version, it’s linked below. Part 1: Travel to Port Canaveral One of the weaker portions of my plan was that I needed to get from my hotel near Orlando’s main airport (MCO) to Port Canaveral. Before the cruise, I found, pre-booked, and prepaid for a shuttle to take…
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6 ways to save money on your charter cruise
If you’d like to watch the video on how to save money, click the link below: One of the first things you noticed about the charter cruises you’ve looked at is how expensive they are compared to regular cruises of similar length and cabin class on the same cruise line at the same time. I…
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Ultimate Disco Cruise (UDC) 2022, part 4
If you’d rather watch the video version of this post, click below: I decided to make a booking for next year’s UDC in the same cabin. I enjoyed myself thoroughly, think I will enjoy myself just as much next year, thought the cabin was fine, and was willing to fade the $100 risk that I…
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Ultimate Disco Cruise (UDC) 2022, part 3
If you’d prefer to watch the video, click below: I did a COVID-19 antigen test using the Abbott at-home proctored test two days before the UDC. I had previously ordered some to handle my testing needs for this cruise and others in the future. Then, StarVista made all passengers take a test (antigen) just before…
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Ultimate Disco Cruise (UDC) 2022, part 2
If you’d like to watch a video version of this post (including more photos!), click on the link below: During the Ultimate Disco Cruise, I went to concerts by Kool and the Gang, Expose, Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics (matinee, 1:30 PM), KC and the Sunshine Band, The Jacksons, and The Spinners. These…
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Ultimate Disco Cruise (UDC) 2022, part 1
If you’d prefer to watch a video of this trip report instead (with extra photos!), just click the link below: One option StarVista gave us was the choice between early concerts (6:30 PM) and late dining in the MDR (8:30 PM), and late concerts (9:00 PM) with early dining (6:00 PM). I thought that with…
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Regal Princess, November 2021 – Princess does the 80s theme cruise thing
If you’d prefer to watch a video of this trip report, just click the link below: Princess announced a series of cruises with an 80s theme in September 2021. I was intrigued by the theme, of course, and lured in by the relatively cheap prices for them. Three were on the west coast (4 and…