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To spend nearly half a year on a cruise ship is a life goal for some (less so for landlubbers), and nowadays, travelers have more options than a breakfast buffet.
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Lantana, Florida, Old Key Lime House has been welcoming boaters, locals, revelers, and landlubbers for more than a century; its staying power has earned it recognition as the oldest waterfront restaurant in a state that’s full of them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The super ship’s superb superstructure For about 600 years, layers of sand had protected the starboard (right, for you landlubbers) side of the wreck from erosion and decay.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Jan. 2026
This makes for a pleasant visit for both water lovers and landlubbers, and with a variety of accommodations to meet every taste, Charlevoix will not only meet but exceed the expectations of everyone from kids to grandparents.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Lantana, Florida, Old Key Lime House has been welcoming boaters, locals, revelers, and landlubbers for more than a century; its staying power has earned it recognition as the oldest waterfront restaurant in a state that’s full of them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The super ship’s superb superstructure For about 600 years, layers of sand had protected the starboard (right, for you landlubbers) side of the wreck from erosion and decay.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Jan. 2026
This makes for a pleasant visit for both water lovers and landlubbers, and with a variety of accommodations to meet every taste, Charlevoix will not only meet but exceed the expectations of everyone from kids to grandparents.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Landlubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landlubber. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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landlubber
noun
land·lub·ber
-ˌ(d)ləb-ər 
: landsman
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