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CruiseHabit.com is the place for cruising tips, live-sail-away broadcasts, and cruise news. From breaking stories to in-depth opinion pieces, and of course our cruise accessory shop. Give us a like so you don't miss our newest content (and giveaways)! CruiseHabit.com was created by me, Billy Hirsch (aka ). In many ways I grew up in the world of cruising. Having started cruising as a

baby, I've been fortunate enough to have taken over 60 cruises on various lines, in different parts of the world. From short weekend sailings in the Caribbean on mass-market lines, to two week long sailings on ultra-premium lines - every cruise has something different to offer, but they all offer a level of disconnect that I've never been able to replicate with a land vacation. In this way, it's been a life long obsession with cruising, but also about the industry itself. I credit John Maxtone-Grahm's book, The Only Way To Cross with turning my interest in cruising from excitement about vacation into something much greater, including an appreciation for the history of the industry. As I continue on my journey of experiencing more cruise vacations, my appreciation grows too for the work that goes into making it all possible. Thousands of hard working people and land and at sea, obsessing over every detail of the guest experience as well as the logistics associated with operating floating cities in waters the world over. As you enjoy cruising as a vacation, as a lifestyle, please remember the people that work hard, away from their families, so you can enjoy cruising. These interest come together in a way that has left me forever excited to share my cruise experiences with others. In 2015 I signed on to Periscope as cruise ships left Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and was shocked to receive a swell of viewers interested in watching these great vessels sail away and hitting me with every imaginable question about cruising. It made me realize that answering these questions helped other people better enjoy their cruise experiences. I often preach that per CLIA, 90% of people who take one cruise end up taking another. To me, this means I need to help those first timers take the right cruise for them, so that number gets even closer to 100%. I want others to enjoy what so many of us already do. This site, is the beginning of that effort. My weekly Periscopes from ports, live broadcasts from ships, and time spent on message boards answering questions is something I really enjoy sharing with the world, and I hope that you can help guide me in providing the information that you and others find helpful.

Cruising soon?  With Tropical Storm Helene approaching, find out what you should know about cruising during hurricane se...
25/09/2024

Cruising soon? With Tropical Storm Helene approaching, find out what you should know about cruising during hurricane season, plus check our status board for major changes.

Hundreds of Caribbean cruises set sail every year during hurricane season, but understanding whether or not this is a good idea, how travel insurance can help in the event of a hurricane, and what the risks really are is something that can be confusing - especially to those new to cruising or not us...

06/09/2024

Come along for a tour of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship - Utopia of the Seas!
Whether you're joining us onboard in October or not, you can come along virtually in our Utopia videos. https://youtu.be/LVaWzzqi5V4

Our second day on Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Utopia of the Seas was spent at sea enjoying the sun and ...
17/07/2024

Our second day on Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Utopia of the Seas was spent at sea enjoying the sun and impressive shows. Come along with us, virtually!
https://youtu.be/Lu8w3vYjxpo

Thanks Touring And Cruises!

We're at sea on Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, enjoying a three night preview cruise. We checked out 'Two 80 too' in the Aqua Theater, t...

We're onboard Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest ship, and as they say, "The World's Biggest Weekend."  See ho...
16/07/2024

We're onboard Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest ship, and as they say, "The World's Biggest Weekend." See how we spent day 1!
https://youtu.be/5nPaVK5xqLw
Royal Caribbean International Touring And Cruises

We're on Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, enjoying a three night preview cruise. Follow along as we explore the ship's features, dining, a...

We're checking out Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Utopia of the Seas. Stay tuned!
15/07/2024

We're checking out Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Utopia of the Seas. Stay tuned!

You booked a cruise...but now you have to cancel.  Will you get a refund?
15/07/2024

You booked a cruise...but now you have to cancel. Will you get a refund?

It might be easy to imagine yourself having a great vacation, but we never know what life has in store for us. So, when your plans don’t work out, can you get a refund on your cruise? Cruise line booking policies can be complicated to understand, but we’ll see if we can help clear things up so y...

Wondering about cruising during hurricane season?  CruiseHabit has resources to and info to help, including a brand new ...
07/07/2024

Wondering about cruising during hurricane season? CruiseHabit has resources to and info to help, including a brand new video: https://youtu.be/Rvbtw4lL7rg

Hundreds of Caribbean cruises set sail every year during hurricane season, but understanding whether or not this is a good idea, how travel insurance can hel...

Virgin announced some surprises for their latest ship, Brilliant Lady, including itineraries we didn't expect, and some ...
01/05/2024

Virgin announced some surprises for their latest ship, Brilliant Lady, including itineraries we didn't expect, and some other exciting tidbits! https://www.cruisehabit.com/newest-adults-only-cruise-ship-heading-highly-anticipated-destinations Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady - April 6, 2024 - Eastern Caribbean Isles Valiant Lady - December 2, 2023 - Eastern Caribbean Antilles

If you've been interested in Virgin Voyages' kid-free cruising but wanted to see some new itineraries, we've got great news. Today, Virgin has announced that their latest ship, Brilliant Lady, will be setting sail to destinations all around North and Central America, including quite a few surprises....

Did you know you could get an education with drinks on Virgin Voyages? On Valiant Lady we recently enjoyed a tequila tas...
27/04/2024

Did you know you could get an education with drinks on Virgin Voyages?

On Valiant Lady we recently enjoyed a tequila tasting that had so much information we found ourselves taking notes - plus they gave us a book! Oh, and of course we tasted several amazing tequilas and mezcals while being entertained and educated by the head mixologist Dragan and Ryan the Foodie from the Happenings Cast. This was a great way to learn, make friends, and have some great spirits.

Sail with us next time and we'll show you the ropes. Links in bio, or head to VirginVoyagesGroupCruise.com

Billy is ready and waiting to be called into action as captain of Valiant Lady.
12/04/2024

Billy is ready and waiting to be called into action as captain of Valiant Lady.

We love having the option of grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, fruits, and desserts from stations in several spots on Vali...
08/04/2024

We love having the option of grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, fruits, and desserts from stations in several spots on Valiant Lady. Not just convenient, but always really fresh and high quality.

Until today we'd never played Bingo (on a ship or elsewhere), but we bet most folks on Valiant Lady hadn't played Bingo ...
07/04/2024

Until today we'd never played Bingo (on a ship or elsewhere), but we bet most folks on Valiant Lady hadn't played Bingo with the Diva, the onboard drag queen. Whether you like the game or not, it's a fun time with ! It's like a show...where you might win some ca$h.

Pink Agave on Virgin Voayges' ships has the greatest tequila and mezcal selection at sea. Enjoying some Komos Rose on ou...
07/04/2024

Pink Agave on Virgin Voayges' ships has the greatest tequila and mezcal selection at sea. Enjoying some Komos Rose on our first evening.

The chair hogs have evolved on
01/02/2024

The chair hogs have evolved on

Who doesn't like a pool day on a cruise?  What about on the world's largest and newest cruise ship?  We're taking you on...
30/01/2024

Who doesn't like a pool day on a cruise? What about on the world's largest and newest cruise ship? We're taking you on a tour of all of the pools on Icon of the Seas.

Which is YOUR favorite?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgp1K6-5s

Royal Caribbean International Touring And Cruises

There are multiple pools on Icon of the Seas all with different views, vibes, and amenities. In this video we'll take you to all of the pools on the world's...

29/01/2024

We're answering your questions LIVE from the newest, largest cruise ship in the world. Come talk ship with CruiseHabit!

Follow us on social, subscribe for our videos, and more at https://bit.ly/m/cruisehabit

What if we told you our Central Park view room on Icon of the Seas has an ocean view?  Check it out!https://youtu.be/Z0q...
28/01/2024

What if we told you our Central Park view room on Icon of the Seas has an ocean view? Check it out!
https://youtu.be/Z0qb0D0MlTY

Royal Caribbean International

Icon of the Seas isn't just the biggest ship, but she introduces some new types of rooms. We're giving you a tour of a Central Park View Infinite Balcony st...

How'd we spend the first day of Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage? Watch for yourself to see the ship, get our first impre...
28/01/2024

How'd we spend the first day of Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage? Watch for yourself to see the ship, get our first impressions, and catch some of the innovative entertainment on the world's largest cruise ship.
CRUISE SHIP LIVE Royal Caribbean International

Come along as we board Icon of the Seas for her maiden voyage! In this vlog we'll share our first impressions of the world's largest cruise ship, along with...

27/01/2024

Sailing out on Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship's maiden voyage. CRUISE SHIP LIVE Royal Caribbean International

Norwegian Cruise Line's Free at Sea offer can be a great way of building more into your cruise fare - but it can also be...
16/01/2024

Norwegian Cruise Line's Free at Sea offer can be a great way of building more into your cruise fare - but it can also be confusing. We aim to clarify things here: https://www.cruisehabit.com/understanding-benefits-catches-ncls-free-sea-program Norwegian Cruise Line

Cruise line marketing teams are crafty folks, and pricing strategies sometimes make figuring out what you’re getting and for how much a bit confusing. This is perhaps most true with Norwegian Cruise Lines, where they’re always in the midst of a sail that has limited time left, and they look to b...

We're so lucky to have got to watch the newest, largest, most expensive cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, arrive to her hom...
10/01/2024

We're so lucky to have got to watch the newest, largest, most expensive cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, arrive to her home port of Miami for the first time. Check our bio and YouTube channel for the live broadcast we did of her arrival and the associated fanfare.

bit.ly/m/cruisehabit

10/01/2024

The largest, most expensive, newest cruise ship is arriving to her home port of Miami for the first time. Join us live from a unique vantage point and talk ship as we discuss Icon of the Seas and her upcoming voyages!

Want to sail with us some time? Check out https://CruiseHabit.com/JoinUs to see what sailings we'll be on and how you can come along.

Find us on other platforms and get more info at https://bit.ly/m/cruisehabit

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content of Icon of the Seas and other ships ➡️ https://YouTube.com/CruiseHabit

🔗 Awesome cruise creators in this video🔗:

Addy & Terry ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/
(their live of Icon arrival here: https://youtube.com/live/DUhYFfokslk?feature=share )

a RICH and JAZZY Life ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/c/aRICHandJAZZYLife

LifeWithUsTV ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/

Cruising With JT ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/

CruiseInd ➡️
https://CruiseInd.com

08/01/2024

We've got an exciting announcement to share about Icon of the Seas and we're ready answer your cruise questions. Let's talk ship as we sail away from Key West on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady!

Scarlet Night never gets old. Tomorrow, however, I'll be looking forward to some quiet relaxation...and a little bit of ...
08/01/2024

Scarlet Night never gets old. Tomorrow, however, I'll be looking forward to some quiet relaxation...and a little bit of work.

Kicking off Scarlet Night, a lively, fun, and very RED evening on  Scarlet Lady. Saw these awesomely dressed folks and a...
08/01/2024

Kicking off Scarlet Night, a lively, fun, and very RED evening on Scarlet Lady. Saw these awesomely dressed folks and asked for a photo, and it turns out they're viewers! Thanks guys!
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