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First-Time Cruiser Wanted Longer Port Visits on Wonder of the Seas

A seven-night Royal Caribbean voyage in 2022 provided about seven hours at each of four destinations, according to the traveler’s account.

The program combines redeemable points, status-qualifying stars and milestone recognition based on days sailed.

Panoff traced his start in cruising to the 1980s and credited former Carnival Cruise Lines president Bob Dickinson as an important mentor.

The new program separates redeemable points from stars used to determine membership status.