![Here's what you need to know before plunking down tens of thousands of dollars for a sweet suite at sea. Here's what you need to know before plunking down tens of thousands of dollars for a sweet suite at sea.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-CRUISE-UPGRADES-0728-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
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![Here's what you need to know before plunking down tens of thousands of dollars for a sweet suite at sea. Here's what you need to know before plunking down tens of thousands of dollars for a sweet suite at sea.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-CRUISE-UPGRADES-0728-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Here's what you need to know before plunking down tens of thousands of dollars for a sweet suite at sea.
![Cursing passengers, ex-convict neighbors and cranky celebrities are among the things I've encountered sailing the bounding main recently. Cursing passengers, ex-convict neighbors and cranky celebrities are among the things I've encountered sailing the bounding main recently.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-TR-CRAZY-CRUISES-0707-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Travel: What I’ve seen on 33 cruises I’ve taken since the pandemic
Cursing passengers, ex-convict neighbors and cranky celebrities are among the things I've encountered sailing the bounding main recently.
![Emerald Sakara, a 100-guest vessel, delivers understated elegance and luxurious perks. Emerald Sakara, a 100-guest vessel, delivers understated elegance and luxurious perks.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OCR-L-TR-EMERALD-SAKARA-0114-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
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Travel: How you can sail around the Caribbean on a superyacht
Emerald Sakara, a 100-guest vessel, delivers understated elegance and luxurious perks.
![A cruise liner on the ocean. A cruise liner on the ocean.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/OCR-L-2024-CRUISES-1231-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Travel: Looking to go on a cruise in 2024? Here’s what you need to know
The industry’s top trade organization projects a 6% increase from pre-pandemic numbers in 2024, and the boost isn’t necessarily coming from the standard sources of retirees and families.
![Multiple cruise lines traverse the waters around Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, taking passengers to stunning scenery. Multiple cruise lines traverse the waters around Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, taking passengers to stunning scenery.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/OCR-L-TR-SCANDANAVIA-1210-FEATURED-1.jpg?w=140)
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Travel: The best way to see Scandinavia is by sea
Multiple cruise lines traverse the waters around Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, taking passengers to stunning scenery.
![While West Maui is rebuilding from the blaze, the tourist mecca of Oahu is open for business ... and pleasure. While West Maui is rebuilding from the blaze, the tourist mecca of Oahu is open for business ... and pleasure.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OCR-L-TR-HAWAII-1112-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Travel: Is Hawaii welcoming tourists after the Maui fire?
While West Maui is rebuilding from the blaze, the tourist mecca of Oahu is open for business ... and pleasure.
![Here's how to sail to the sights while avoiding the frights. Here's how to sail to the sights while avoiding the frights.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OCR-L-TR-SAFE-TRAVELS-1022-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
When booking a cruise, here’s how to choose less scary destinations
Here's how to sail to the sights while avoiding the frights.
![Cruise lines own their own islands and other resort areas where passengers can have a shore excursion that's fun and safe, if less than authentic. Cruise lines own their own islands and other resort areas where passengers can have a shore excursion that's fun and safe, if less than authentic.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OCR-L-TR-CRUISE-PRIVATE-WBOX-0604-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Travel: Ever wanted to sail to a private island? Here’s how you can
Cruise lines own their own islands and other resort areas where passengers can have a shore excursion that's fun and safe, if less than authentic.
![Third-oldest cruise line offering commemorative itineraries from West Coast. Third-oldest cruise line offering commemorative itineraries from West Coast.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OCR-L-TR-HOLLAND-AMERICA-0507-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Travel: Holland America celebrates 150 years
Third-oldest cruise line offering commemorative itineraries from West Coast.
![Ready to return to the Aloha State? Here's what you need to know. Ready to return to the Aloha State? Here's what you need to know.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/OCR-L-TR-HAWAII-0516-FEATURED-1.jpg?w=140)
Travel: Hawaii welcomes back tourists, but they still need to pass COVID-19 tests
Ready to return to the Aloha State? Here's what you need to know.