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This teen is sunk.

A recent high school graduate ditched his tardy parents on a Caribbean island so he could make it back to their cruise ship before it departed.

Taking to Reddit this week with their written soliloquy, user ProfessionalTax7753 shared that the family decided to take a trip to sea in celebration of their teen’s 18th birthday and high school graduation.

Typically the family would go to all-expense-paid resorts, but the recent grad wanted a change of pace.

“I have always wanted to go on a cruise,” they wrote of the week-long trip. “I told my parents it was different and that if we went on excursions we had to follow the schedule no matter what.”

Such instructions for mom and dad were not followed.

“They would not head back to the ship when I said it was time to go. They were busy shopping and bargaining with the locals,” they added.

“I finally said that I was heading back to the ship. My mom waved me off.”

Surely enough, the Reddit user’s folks missed the ship by close to an hour and reamed out their teen for not getting the cruise to wait for them.

“I wanted to scream that they were not going to inconvenience 3,998 people because two could not understand what a schedule was.”

“They ended up having to fly to the next port from there and it was expensive. They are pissed at me for leaving them behind.”

And, now, what started as a thoughtful, nautical gesture has made waves within the family.

Comment by u/ProfessionalTax7753 from discussion in AmItheAsshole

“I don’t know what I was supposed to do. They literally told me that they knew what they were doing,” they wrote.

“I wish I had never asked for this. They are making me miserable because I left without them.”

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2025 Australia & New Zealand Cruises

Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations for cruise vacations among seasoned cruisers and first-time travelers. With unique wildlife, breathtaking views of nature, and exciting opportunities to learn about different cultures, Australia and New Zealand offer countless chances to experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip while relaxing and taking in the sights. Norwegian Cruise Line has several options for cruises to these destinations and exploring them can help you decide which one to book. Here's a closer look at a few of the itineraries and destinations you can choose from when you cruise to Australia and New Zealand in 2025 with Norwegian.

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Norwegian offers multiple choices for Australia and New Zealand cruises in 2025. These include options for 12-day, 14-day, 15-day, and 16-day voyages, making it easy to book a shorter trip or multi-week vacation.

When you cruise to New Zealand and Australia with Norwegian, you'll get to sail away on Norwegian Sun, an incredibly luxurious ship with countless options for dining and entertainment. When you're not exploring everything that the ports of Australia and New Zealand have to offer, you can kick back at the Mandara Spa, feel the thrill of the Sun Casino, or enjoy a delicious meal at one of Norwegian Sun's multiple dining options.

Some of Norwegian's Australian cruises begin in Auckland, New Zealand , and offer several excursions, including opportunities to get up close and personal with the city's stunning wildlife. At this port, you can explore peaceful beaches, hike through winding forests, and find the 48 famous volcanic cones that surround the area. If you brave the climb to the top of one of the cones, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Auckland and its harbor. There's plenty to see in the city as well, including open-air markets where you can meet Maori people and support local artisans.

Melbourne is another popular destination when cruising in Australia, beckoning visitors with its colorful architecture and adorable wildlife. Fairy penguins, koalas, and wallabies await you at the local wildlife park, and you might even get lucky enough to cuddle a koala up close. In the thick of the city, you can traverse historic streets built on a gold rush, including churches, skyscrapers, and museums. You'll even get the chance to visit the oldest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere, where you can rest in tranquil parks and enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine.

Home to one of the most famous opera houses in the world, Sydney is a stop on many Australian cruises with Norwegian. While in port at the city's iconic harbor, you can get up close to the Sydney Opera House and enjoy views of the captivating skyline. If you're in the mood for swimming or surfing, stop at one of the harbor's beaches or take a stroll to Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach. You can stock up on souvenirs in Sydney as well, with the Rocks district being home to shops run by local artisans.

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The city of Wellington, New Zealand is the perfect stop for cruisers who appreciate historic architecture and famous landmarks. This port provides opportunities to view countless Victorian Gothic buildings, a testament to the city's long history. You'll also have the chance to see the locations of the beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy, which is especially exciting for fans of film and entertainment. If you're in the mood for nature, relax on the beach or ride a cable car up the mountain to enjoy views of the wildlife and landscape.

Kangaroo Island

It's no secret that Australia is home to kangaroos, and if you're hoping to catch a glimpse of one, you'll be in luck at the port of Kangaroo Island . Take a guided tour to bask in unparalleled views of nature, including opportunities to get close to kangaroos, koalas, and platypi. On the beaches of Kangaroo Island, you can relax and cool off in crystal clear waters, and you might even catch a glimpse of the area's playful sea lions.

Another breathtaking port to visit in Australia is Cairns (Yorkey's Knob). There's a lot to do in Cairns , such as hiking up beautiful mountains to find waterfalls and riding the iconic Kuranda Railway through the area's rainforest. To learn more about local culture, visit the Tjapuki Aboriginal Culture Park and purchase souvenirs from native artisans. You can also visit the Esplanade Boardwalk for a bite to eat or a fun day at a water park.

One of the crown jewels of New Zealand, the port of Napier is the self-proclaimed capital of the world for Art Deco. Journey through stunning architecture to view historic structures and picturesque homes built in the Art Deco style from as early as the 1930s. There's also the beautiful Marine Parade, a winding road that provides outstanding views of the city's coast and gardens. For wine enthusiasts, there are vineyards just outside of the city where you can enjoy a glass of local wine and take in all the beauty of New Zealand.

These are just a few of the exciting destinations you can visit when you book a cruise vacation to Australia and New Zealand with Norwegian.

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The Alternative to Huge Cruises? 3 Masts, 28 Sails and Wind Power.

We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, its elegant clipper design, wooden decks and relatively small size stands out.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu

From the bridge of the three-masted windjammer, the Sea Cloud Spirit , the captain called out the words we’d all been waiting for.

“Let’s set the sails!” he cried, after turning off the engines, while maneuvering to maintain an optimum angle for his 18 deckhands to climb into the shrouds and unfurl the ship’s 44,132 square feet of sails by hand.

Like acrobats, the crew scurried up the masts to the upper topgallant sails that rose nearly 200 feet above us. The ship’s captain, Vukota Stojanovic, later insisted that none of it was for show. “Whenever there is an opportunity to sail, we sail,” he said.

For the next hour, the crew hauled the ropes until the 28 sails were billowing in the wind, propelling the 452-foot-long ship — the world’s largest passenger sailing vessel on which the sails are raised by hand — toward its first port of call, Portofino, Italy.

At a time when cruise lines are packing their ever-more-gargantuan ships with water parks and basketball courts, the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit, with its old-fashioned clipper design and wooden decks, stands out. It is the newest ship from the Hamburg-based Sea Cloud Cruises , and while it is the company’s biggest, Sea Cloud said it wanted to leave space for passengers to connect to the surrounding elements.

“Wherever you are on the ship, it feels like you are sitting on the water,” said Amelia Dominick, 71, a retired real estate agent from Cologne, Germany, who was on her third cruise onboard the Sea Cloud Spirit.

I had arrived for a four-night “taster sailing” from Nice, France, to the Ligurian region of Italy, designed to entice passengers to sign up for a longer cruise. Here’s what I found.

The ship and cabins

The Spirit has many comforts and luxuries, including a fitness center, library, hair salon and a spa with a Finnish sauna that overlooks the sea. The deck layouts are spacious, with nooks carved out for privacy and relaxation.

Sixty-nine spacious cabins have windows that open onto the sea. My room, a junior suite on the third deck, had two large arched windows, mahogany tables, a balcony and a comfortable couch and armchair. The marble bathroom was lavish, with a gold-plated sink and large jetted bathtub.

The elegant interior design is inspired by the original Sea Cloud, built in 1931 for Marjorie Merriweather Post, the American heiress of the General Foods Corporation, with glossy wooden panels and gold trimmings. The Sea Cloud was the largest private sailing yacht in the world before Post handed it over to the U.S. Navy for use as a weather-reporting vessel during World War II. The four-mast, 64-passenger ship has since been restored to its former glory and will sail across the Aegean and Adriatic this summer.

The experience felt authentic — even before the sails were set — with a detailed safety drill. On most cruises, the drill entails a safety video and signing in at an assembly point. But here, passengers put on their life jackets and walked through emergency scenarios that included rationing food supplies and fishing from the lifeboat.

Each day, the sails were set, even during heavy rain and wind speeds over 30 knots. Guests wanting to participate in the rigging are usually invited to do so, but the weather conditions made it too risky for this sailing.

“It was amazing to watch the work go into putting the sails up and down and to experience the wind power pulling the ship so fast without the engines,” said Malte Rahnenfuehrer, a 50-year-old psychologist from Zurich, who was traveling with his partner and two children.

The captain

It is rare for cruise passengers to see the ship’s captain after the initial welcome drinks or gala dinner. But Capt. Vukota Stojanovic was omnipresent throughout the cruise, from setting sails to lifeguarding to mingling with guests.

Originally from Montenegro, Captain Stojanovic piloted container ships for years. When he was asked to consider helming the original Sea Cloud nearly 10 years ago, he hesitated because he had no experience sailing. Even after he learned the ropes — and there are 340 ropes (known as running rigging) on the vessel — he was unsure. “I grew to love the sailings, the boats, the crew the lifestyle, but I still felt I belonged on container ships,” he said. “It would be a big adjustment, especially because I would have to shave every day,” he joked.

Eventually, he accepted the opportunity and worked tirelessly to learn how to sail and operate the ship. Today, he keeps an “open bridge” policy, allowing passengers to visit the control room, even when he is wrestling with the wind.

“The crew and the passengers are all part of the experience, and I like to meet people and receive their feedback,” Captain Stojanovic said.

Environment

Sea Cloud Cruises aspires to take a “gentle” approach, using wind power to drive its ships wherever possible, even if that means changing course for optimal weather conditions. When sailing is not possible, the Spirit has two diesel-electric engines that run on low-sulfur marine diesel fuel. The company is also working with ports that have shore power capabilities to plug into the local electric power.

Onboard, there is an emphasis on reusable bottles and paper straws, and crew members separate solid waste to be compacted and removed when in port.

Excursions and Activities

We made stops in Portofino, San Remo, Italy, and St.-Tropez, France, anchoring offshore and getting to land by tender — a contrast to the big cruise ships with their loud horns and thick plumes of exhaust spewing from their funnels.

For passengers wanting to take a dip (there is no pool), the crew marked an area in the water with floats and an inflatable slide. The water was frigid, but many passengers took the plunge from the swimming deck. Guests could also take “Zodiac Safaris” around the ship to get views of the vessel from the water.

Excursions ranged from food and wine tours to e-biking and beach trips. In Portofino, passengers were free to explore the sights independently, including the Castello Brown Fortress and the lighthouse on Punta del Capo rock. There was ample time to eat meals on shore as the ship did not depart until 11 p.m. Over the summer, the Sea Cloud Spirit will sail to Spain, Portugal, France and the Azores, among other destinations. On Nov. 11, she will depart for St. Maarten in the Caribbean for the winter.

Wherever the vessel goes, said Mirell Reyes, president of Sea Cloud Cruise for North America, the company tries to “stay away from the crowds and ports where big cruise ships spit out 6,000 passengers.”

Summer prices, which include food and beverages, range from $3,995 for a four-night sailing in a superior cabin to $9,420 for a veranda suite. Seven-night sailings cost between $6,995 and $16,495.

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Ceylan Yeginsu is a travel reporter for The Times who frequently writes about the cruise industry and Europe, where she is based. More about Ceylan Yeğinsu

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Cruise ships are proving a popular vacation choice in 2024, resulting in fewer last-minute deals.

When it comes to booking a cruise, conventional travel wisdom often points travelers towards last-minute deals as the golden ticket for savings. While this tactic may have worked well in the past, the landscape of cruising today has changed.

With the increased demand and popularity of cruises in recent years, relying solely on last-minute bargains could leave you either paying a lot more than usual, or missing out on a trip altogether.

Changing Dynamics Of Cruise Bookings

In 2024, the cruise industry is witnessing an unprecedented surge in popularity . This revival is partly fueled by enhanced cruise experiences, new destinations, and larger, more resort-style ships.

According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), 35.7 million passengers are expected to cruise in 2024. That’s 13% more than last year, and 6% higher than the last pre-pandemic cruise year in 2019.

Such high demand means that waiting for last-minute deals is less likely to result in significant savings. Instead, cruise enthusiasts are discovering that the best booking strategies involve timing that might not be as intuitive.

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Best 5% interest savings accounts of 2024, cruise itinerary launch deals.

The day a cruise line releases its itineraries (often as much as two years in advance) is now seen as the prime time to secure a good deal.

Most major lines have recently opened their bookings for the 2026 season. Early reservations not only ensure wider cabin availability but often come with perks such as reduced deposits, potential cabin upgrades, and onboard credit incentives.

More importantly, early prices tend to be lower, and securing your booking early gives you leverage to monitor price changes and possibly even rebook or claim a refund if prices drop, if your terms and conditions allow.

However, such early deals are often snapped up by cruise lines’ frequent cruiser program members. At the very least, make sure you’re signed up to the email newsletters of relevant cruise lines to be sure you’re notified of the earliest deals.

Three Months Before Departure

Another strategic booking window opens approximately 90 days before departure. This is when final payments are due, and a small percentage of travelers, uncertain about their plans or having experienced a change in their financial circumstances, opt to cancel their bookings.

As a result, cruise lines re-release these cabins, sometimes at reduced rates to fill the ship. This period is particularly advantageous for those with flexible travel plans and can be a sweet spot for securing a great deal.

The Importance Of Travel Agents

The internet changed the game for booking flights and hotels, but in many cases using a travel agent to book a cruise is often better than booking independently.

Travel agents often have access to unique deals and cruise lines may offer unsold inventory through them at a discount in order to protect the prices in their own sales channels.

Even if not, travel agents will likely be amongst the first to hear about unsold cabins and upcoming sales.

Partnering with a travel agent and making sure they know the kind of deals to look out for will save significant amounts of time, and potentially money.

You won't be alone. The latest CLIA industry report states that 73% of cruisers say that “travel advisors have a meaningful influence” on their decisions.

How To Bag A Last-Minute Cruise Deal

Last-minute bookings can still offer savings, especially for itineraries out of high season. But such a tactic comes with downsides.

First and foremost, your options will be limited, and not just in terms of itineraries. If you find availability at a good price, you’re unlikely to find much choice in staterooms, potentially forcing you to settle for accommodation in a non-optimal position on the ship, such as at the very front of the ship where movement is greater, or below a nightclub, galley, or other crew area.

If you don't live close to the port of departure, you’re likely to face high air fares, potentially wiping out any saving offered by booking a last-minute deal on the cruise.

Finally, don’t overlook the stress caused by the uncertainty. Scrambling to book last-minute travel arrangements can add unnecessary stress to what should be relaxing vacation preparation.

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