Even the sight of the duo of slides, which corkscrew down 10 stories at the aft of the ship, was making me break out in a sweat. (I'm scared of heights.) As I packed our suitcases before dinner on our last night, however, the words of a Royal Caribbean executive speaking on the in-room TV feel targeted: "We want everyone to step outside of their comfort zone at least once on our ships," they say.
The 'Ice Cream Floats' cruise promises an unforgettable experience for fans, sailing aboard the Norwegian Pearl from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, from February 5th through February 9th, 2026.
"As soon as we boarded the cruise ship, we began noticing strange details. Chipping paint, broken deck chairs, torn sun umbrellas. Above deck, the ride was choppy at best, and people all around us were getting seasick."
The last thing they needed was to be woken shortly after 5am by an announcement that the passengers should assemble at their muster stations on deck - not least because they didn't know where their muster stations were, having skipped the safety drill on the first day for cocktails instead.
A Long Island couple, Pat and Val Policastro, lost their $23,000 vacation investment as their travel agency vanished before their European cruise, which celebrated recovery.
Boarding a cruise ship might seem glamorous, but hidden charges can spoil the experience. All-inclusive cruises eliminate stress over extra fees, allowing travelers to enjoy their journey fully.
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