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Ship Mate 1st Ever Member Cruise! We hear some great stories from users connecting with others through the app. Here’s an example: “I was on navigator and decided to collect model ships after I got off.  So on the chat Continue reading First EVER Ship Mate Cruise!→

The Carnival Vista is the newest addition to the fleet and is already getting into trouble. Often the youngest sibling goes a little crazy, but not to this extent. The Vista destroyed a large part of this marina in Sicily Continue reading Carnival Vista Destroys Marina in its Wake [Video]→

What to Pack for a Cruise 26 Cruise Packing Hacks List We’re often asked what to pack for a cruise and completely understand why it’s a very sought after topic.  Cruise packing happens once every few years for the majority Continue reading What to Pack for a Cruise – 26 Packing Tips & Hacks→

Forget the Olympic Village. The U.S. men’s and women’s Olympic Basketball teams are staying on a cruise ship. And not just any cruise ship, the luxury Silversea ship, the Silver Cloud. Typically, athletes stay in the Olympic Village. It was Continue reading U.S. Olympic Basketball Teams choose Cruise Ship over Olympic Village. Here’s a Comparison→

For many, Overwater Bungalows are the epitome of a tropical vacation. We constantly see images like the one below in advertisements. In commercials, the beautiful couple has their backs turned, elbows up on the edge of the infinity pool, and they’re staring Continue reading Overwater Bungalows coming to a Caribbean near you→

Private Cruise Ports tend to get the highest reviews of the thousands of existing cruise port destinations. The cruise lines know exactly what you want when you get to shore. By taking over the entire port, they’re able to control Continue reading 8 Private Cruise Ports – your Ultimate Guide to Half Moon Cay, Castaway Cay, Labadee, & More→

Here at Ship Mate, we love everything cruise related, so when I saw a 3D Cruise Ship Puzzle, I was all over it. It’s probably been over a decade since I last built a puzzle… and I hadn’t even known 3D puzzles existed Continue reading 3D Cruise Ship Puzzle [Video]→

In May, Royal Caribbean will be launching the Largest Cruise Ship in the World. The Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis Class Cruise Ship and joins its sister ships, the Oasis and the Allure of the Seas. It was Continue reading Largest Cruise Ship in the World Launches in 75 Days – Here are the 3 Coolest Features→