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Farewell, SS United States: History of a Record Liner

The SS United States is being sunk today off Destin, Florida. Here's a look back at her record-breaking history, the Blue Riband, her famous passengers and her long road to the Gulf.

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Black Friday Cruise Deals 2026: Which Ones Are Actually Worth It?

Let’s be honest: the big number in a Black Friday ad is rarely the number you end up paying. “Up to 50% off” might apply to one cabin on one sailing, and “free third and fourth guest” doesn’t do much for the two of you.…

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Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Panama Canal Cruise Review – Day 2: November 9, 2026

Day 2 on Nieuw Amsterdam, and we’ve reached our first port of call: Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private island in the Bahamas. If you missed yesterday’s report, it covered embarkation (and a certain security guard at Port Everglades), my obstructed oceanview stateroom and dinner…

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