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Review: Rhapsody of the Seas

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Review: Allure of the Seas

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

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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.

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Celebrity Century 4-day Western Caribbean Cruise

Day 3: Mmm, did you wonder about the correct pronunciation of Cuneyt’s name?

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Celebrity Century, 4-day West Caribbean cruise Day 2 Continued

Friday is Formal Day on board Celebrity Century and it’s fun to dress up – and shame on those slackers who don’t make the effort. Not that there’s many of them.

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Celebrity Century, 4-day West Caribbean cruise Day 2

Day 2: We’re departing Key West. Is everyone back on board?

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