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Cheap but Good Under Water Digital Camera on Sale Now!

T.I. Cruiser — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:40:17 +0000

Figured I would pass this deal along on an under water snorkel digital camera that I just saw at Amazon.com. Kodak Playsport underwater digital camera for less than 100 dollars. Being that this is one of their lightning deals it is only going on until noon or until they sell a certain undisclosed number at this price. I [...]

Cruises and Cell Phone Charges

T.I. Cruiser — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:42 +0000

So what would you do if you opened up your monthly cell-phone bill and saw you owed $200,000? Hopefully you will never need to answer that question but for Florida resident Celina Aarons this was a reality. So how did she react when she saw her expected $175 dollar balloon to over 1000 times its [...]

Five Ways You Can Get Taken Onboard a Cruise Ship

T.I. Cruiser — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:00:40 +0000

When you book a cruise you are for the most part paying for a package that includes all you need to enjoy an incredible vacation. Transportation to exotic ports of call, food, drink and entertainment are all included in the rate you pay to book your cruise. That isn’t to say that a cruise is [...]

Carnival Victory, San Juan Alcohol Smuggling Report 2011

T.I. Cruiser — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:30:12 +0000

Last week I had the pleasure of taking a cruise out of San Juan, Puerto Rico (my favorite port of embarkation) on the Carnival Victory. I got a great deal on the cruise although the airfare left a little to be desired. Eager to make up some of the money I lost on airfare I [...]

The Return of Fuel Surcharges? Is it Inevitable?

T.I. Cruiser — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:45:42 +0000

I am writing this post not because I have heard actual news of the return of fuel surcharges but because I want to inform you all of the inevitability of their return. Some of you newer cruisers (or cruisers who have taken a break) may not know anything about fuel surcharges. No worries, I will [...]