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  • Juneau, Alaska
    alaska | Life On Board | Travel | Where I've Been

    Is Juneau the Best Port in Alaska?

    ByIris M. June 4, 2020May 18, 2025

    From glaciers and hiking to beer and crab, Juneau has a bit of everything. But, is Juneau the best port in Alaska? Cruising in Alaska is amazing. It is literally beautiful everywhere you go. It is one of my favorite places to cruise and visit. For lack of a better word, at some point in…

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  • The Jones Act & PVSA
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    What Is The Jones Act Cruise Ships Rule or Passenger Vessel Services Act?

    ByIris M. June 2, 2020August 17, 2024

    The Jones Act cruise ships rule – officially called the Passenger Vessel Services Act – what does it mean for cruises? I worked onboard cruise ships for years and spent a contract going back and forth from San Diego to Hawaii. Each cruise we’d sail the 4 sea days across the Pacific, and then before…

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  • what is a cruise ship tender?
    Life On Board | Travel

    What is a Cruise Ship Tender?

    ByIris M. March 10, 2020October 26, 2025

    Do you have a tender port on your cruise itinerary? Let’s deep dive into what a cruise ship tender is and what to expect on a tendering day, what the difference is with docking and tendering, and what tendering actually is. What Is a Cruise Ship Tender? A cruise ship tender is a boat that…

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