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Jason Leppert is the founder and editor of Popular Cruising. The native of San Diego is a regular contributor to Porthole Cruise Magazine and has been aboard hundreds of cruise ships throughout his life.

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    A Multi-Cultural Carnival

    by Jason Leppert October 14, 2024

    (To the tune of Dean Martin’s famed Italian song “That’s Amore”): Watch the stars in the sky as you stroll the Lanai — on Firenze. You can drink lots of …

    by Jason Leppert October 14, 2024
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    Disney Cruise Line’s New Ship Brings Cinderella’s Story to Sea

    by Jason Leppert October 31, 2022

    Stepping aboard Disney Cruise Line’s brand new Disney Wish, cast members still welcome families by enthusiastically announcing their surname in the triple-decker atrium, but the Grand Hall looks rather different …

    by Jason Leppert October 31, 2022
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    Day @ Sea: MSC Seashore

    by Jason Leppert May 3, 2022

    MSC Seashore may be the newest addition to MSC Cruises’ fleet, but the ship’s story actually began in 2013 when Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri presented a concept design called Project Mille. …

    by Jason Leppert May 3, 2022
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    Go Behind-the-Scenes of Windstar Cruises’ Latest Cruise Ship Enhancements

    by Jason Leppert May 27, 2021

    There’s nothing quite as fascinating as witnessing the stretching of a cruise ship, and Windstar Cruises’ Star Plus Initiative has been a remarkable process to see firsthand from start to …

    by Jason Leppert May 27, 2021
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    Cruising: The Ultimate Thrill Ride

    by Jason Leppert June 2, 2020

    The amusement industry, much like the travel industry, is evolving by leaps and bounds. Cinephiles, for instance, can now enter and interact with the world of Star Wars — like …

    by Jason Leppert June 2, 2020
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    Growing Up Cruising

    by Jason Leppert April 13, 2020

    We’ve been asking cruising from all over the world to share their cruise stories and our readers have emailed, tweeted, commented and videotaped themselves sharing their favorite cruise memories from …

    by Jason Leppert April 13, 2020
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    Cruise Connection: Web Slingers, Shell Heads, and Thunder Gods On board!

    by Jason Leppert October 18, 2018

    Attention all Marvel fans: Book a Marvel Day at Sea theme voyage aboard Disney Cruise Line immediately! It doesn’t matter if your penchant is for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, television …

    by Jason Leppert October 18, 2018
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    Shore X: Lights, Camera, Excursion!

    by Jason Leppert July 11, 2018

    Hooray for Hollywood! Travelers cruising to California cities can celebrate movie magic — and not just in iconic Los Angeles. Beautiful San Diego and San Francisco offer up tons of …

    by Jason Leppert July 11, 2018
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    Design Time: Hull Art

    by Jason Leppert October 27, 2017

    Massive cruise ship hull art provides character and recognizability when pulling into port By Jason Leppert A simple whitewashed hull has long been a classic choice for cruise ship exteriors, …

    by Jason Leppert October 27, 2017
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    Theme Cruise: Star Wars at Sea

    by Jason Leppert August 23, 2016

    May the Force Cruise with You Experience Star Wars at Sea aboard Disney Cruise Line By Jason Leppert What happens when you combine Disney Cruise Line with Star Wars? You …

    by Jason Leppert August 23, 2016
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    Design Time: Viking Sea’s Nordic Décor

    by Jason Leppert August 23, 2016

    Home Is Where the Heritage Is Viking Sea shows off Nordic culture through its onboard décor. By Jason Leppert In many ways Viking Ocean Cruises’ newest ship, Viking Sea, is …

    by Jason Leppert August 23, 2016
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    Five Faves: May the Force Cruise with You

    by Jason Leppert January 20, 2016

    Porthole‘s Five Faves May the Force Cruise with You Five Things to Geek Out Over During a Star Wars Day at Sea Disney Cruise Line has just staged its first-ever …

    by Jason Leppert January 20, 2016
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    Royal Princess Cruise Ship Review

    by Jason Leppert January 6, 2016

    What’s in a Name Three decades later, the “new” Royal Princess still proves sleek and state-of-the-art. By Jason Leppert Once upon a time, Robin Leach presented his signature “champagne wishes …

    by Jason Leppert January 6, 2016
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    Cruise Connections: Crystal Beer

    by Jason Leppert October 30, 2015

    Cheers to Beers! Crystal Cruises’ microbrews cruise provides plenty of reasons to belly up. By Jason Leppert There once was a time when lowly beers took a backseat to prestigious …

    by Jason Leppert October 30, 2015
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    Pride of America’s Aloha Spirit

    by Jason Leppert August 21, 2015

    Island Inspired Catch the Aloha spirit aboard Pride of America. By Jason Leppert From a heart-pounding luau to the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, only on Norwegian Cruise Line’s one-of-a-kind Pride …

    by Jason Leppert August 21, 2015
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    You Should Be Dancing!

    by Jason Leppert April 23, 2014

    Dancing with the Stars — at Sea! Holland America Line gives its guests their own time to shine. By Jason Leppert With a beaming smile spread widely across her face, …

    by Jason Leppert April 23, 2014
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