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Helping families cruise with ease!
Helping families cruise with ease!

Author: Elaine Warren

Elaine literally wrote the book about family cruising (The Family Cruise Companion's Guide to Cruising With Kids). She loves sharing her cruise experience to help families navigate their way to an adventure-filled, fun, and memorable vacation.
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Hi, I am Elaine -- your ultimate cruise enthusiast! I have been cruising since 2004 and have sailed on dozens of cruises all over the world. As the creator of this website, I want to help families plan fun cruises free of stress and filled with adventure! Visit the About page for more info.

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