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Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 6

We’re back at sea after two days in New Caledonia and back into sea-faring routine, which, to my surprise, is just as enjoyable to the kids as a day on the most beautiful beach in the world.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 2 2010
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Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 5

We’re woken this morning to the sound of the tenders being lowered from beneath our balcony, ready to take us ashore to the Isle of Pines.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 1 2010
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Suite Life on Rhapsody Day 4

Noumea! After days of agonizing over the vast array of shore excursions, I finally decide on none (I’m even worse with menus).

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 30 2010
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Staying safe while touring on shore

There have been a few incidents involving cruise ship passengers which have brought safety......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 30 2010
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Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 3

We’re starting to get the hang of cruising and have even formed ourselves a routine, or at least starting to see the need for one. For as far as you can see in every direction there is water, which varies in colour from dark grey to dark blue.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 29 2010
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Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 2

After a long day waiting to leave Sydney, our first day sailing is all about figuring out how the whole thing works. Activities, kids’ clubs and meal times – how do we actually find all these things?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 29 2010
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Suite life on Rhapsody, Day 1

Day 1 on Rhapsody of the Seas was longer than I had planned, and while it involved boarding a big and exciting cruise ship it largely involved sitting in Circular Quay.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 28 2010
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Day 3: Allure of the seas, inaugural cruise

Day 3: Thanksgiving. Ever heard of Turkey Pardon? No, nor had we, so we are compelled to wander down to the Royal Promenade (Deck 5) at midday to find out – after a tough morning testing the spa that’s suspended over the Caribbean Sea.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 28 2010
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Day 2, continued: Allure of the Seas, inaugural voyage

The ship gleams with newness and cleanness during the day and sparkles and glitters by night.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 25 2010
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Day 2: Allure of the Seas, inaugural voyage

More Allure stats: The Central Park Neighborhood is a living park at sea, with 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants 56 trees and bamboo plants – and even piped birdsong.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 25 2010
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Allure of the Seas inaugural voyage

Is it a ship or a theme park or a shopping mall or a gigantic film set?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 24 2010
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The curious world of high seas souvenirs

Travel to any port of call in any part of the world, and you’re guaranteed to see two things: tourists and souvenir shops.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 23 2010