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Queen Anne Leaves Cunard for P&O Cruises in 2029

Here’s the other half of today’s Carnival’s big ship swap news, and it’s a surprise. Cunard’s Queen Anne, the line’s first new ship in 14 years, will leave the fleet in 2029 and join sister brand P&O Cruises. It’s all part of a related move…

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Refundable vs Nonrefundable Cruise Deposits: Is It Worth It?

You’re comparing two fares for the same cabin on the same sailing. One’s about $50 per person cheaper. The only catch is a few words in the fine print about the deposit. Most of us click the cheaper one and move on, because there’s no…

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MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Cruise Review – Day 7: September 11, 2026

Day 7 brings us to the final full day of this seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard MSC World America, and we’re ending it at one of my favorite cruise line private destinations, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. World America arrived right around…