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How Far in Advance Should You Book a Cruise? Mind the 120-Day Line

October 22, 2026

Book 6 to 18 months ahead for most cruises. New seasons open two years out, and three big lines now take full payment 120 days before sailing.
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📰 Cruise News

The Fastest Liner Ever Built Lost a Rent Fight. Next Month She Becomes a Reef

October 20, 2026
AIDAnova Turned Around for a Burning Fishing Boat. The Law Said It Had To

October 19, 2026
A Bermuda Cruise Was Sent to Canada. Guests Can’t Get Off the Ship.

October 18, 2026

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🌊 Chaos Stories

Majesty of the Seas Is Still for Sale. One Listing Says Its Toilet Count ‘May Not Be Accurate’

October 16, 2026
He Ran a Marathon in Every Port, Plus 185 Laps of the Ship. Then Etna Erupted.

October 15, 2026
Carnival’s Drink Package Price Will Depend on Your Cruise From December 1. Do the Math Before October 30

October 14, 2026

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🧭 Tips & Guides

Should You Book Excursions Through the Cruise Line? What the Fine Print Promises

October 21, 2026
Which Cabin Is Best on a Cruise Ship? Type, Deck and Location, Explained

October 20, 2026
Cruise Formal Night: What to Wear, Line by Line (and When to Skip It)

October 19, 2026

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💰 Latest Cruise Deals

This Week’s Best Cruise Deals: 9 Nights on Freedom of the Seas for $621

October 16, 2026
Cruising on a Budget: The Costs That Do Not Move

October 21, 2025
Cruise vs Land Holiday: What Is Actually in the Price

October 15, 2025

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