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I have updated our dress code policies page to reflect the new dress code policy put in place by NCL. Here’s the new dress code information according to NCL’s web site:

Freestyle Cruising gives you the freedom to dress as you please – morning, noon and night.

Casual attire is perfect for all restaurants during the [...]

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Today, we have updated the CDC Inspection Scores for cruise ships. The Center for Disease Controls (CDC) inspects cruise ships as part of its Vessel Sanitation Program.

If you have a cruise upcoming on a ship and want to see how she scored, or are just interested in how cruise ships score cleanliness wise, be [...]

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We have added an additional page to our Cruise Talk Central Cruise Resources. Now available is the latest CDC Inspection Scores for cruise ships.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) in the early 1970s because of several disease outbreaks on cruise ships. VSP was established to protect [...]

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What is the number one thing that people ask about cruising? Perhaps the most popular question is “Can I bring my own alcohol on board?”

Back in the 70’s, my parents always brought a bottle or two of bourbon or scotch to have in their room. They’d pour a little starter [...]

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