396 episodes

Cruise expert, YouTuber and author Gary Bembridge helps you discover, plan and enjoy unforgettable cruise vacations with his tips packed show. For more visit http://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers and http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and look for his books including "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" and "Essential Cruise Tips".

Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge

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Cruise expert, YouTuber and author Gary Bembridge helps you discover, plan and enjoy unforgettable cruise vacations with his tips packed show. For more visit http://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers and http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and look for his books including "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" and "Essential Cruise Tips".

    So Many Repositioning Cruisers Get These 5 Things Wrong (Podcast #399)

    So Many Repositioning Cruisers Get These 5 Things Wrong (Podcast #399)

    Cruise lines charge less per day for repositioning cruises than ANY of their other cruises, making them some of the most inexpensive and appealing to many cruisers. But I’ve met so many people on them discovering too late that being inexpensive alone is not a good reason for doing them, as they’d been caught out or fallen into some traps. The same ones I see repeatedly.
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    • 9 min
    I Test Norwegian's Latest Ships To See Why Cruisers So Unhappy (Podcast #397)

    I Test Norwegian's Latest Ships To See Why Cruisers So Unhappy (Podcast #397)

    I met so many regular Norwegian cruisers on my Norwegian Viva cruise that disliked this new Prima class of Norwegian Cruise Line ships that I started wondering if Norwegian had actually gone out of their way to create a new type of ship they knew current cruisers wouldn’t like! Perhaps to attract different cruisers, perhaps cruisers like me. I’m not a regular Norwegian cruiser, largely because I’ve not been a fan of the Norwegian ships I’ve been on, but this ship did some things so differently it made me rethink my position, as you will hear.
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    • 11 min
    I Put The Newest First Class "Ship-Within-A-Ship" To The Test (Podcast #396)

    I Put The Newest First Class "Ship-Within-A-Ship" To The Test (Podcast #396)

    Just before my much anticipated and costly $1,800 a night cruise in Norwegian Viva’s all-suite Haven, “Cruise with Ben and David”, one of the leading YouTube cruise channels, released a critical review raising many issues and complaints about it. So many that friends of mine suggested I cancel, as they knew that it was THE most expensive Mediterranean cruise I had ever booked. As it was so costly, I was really torn but in the end I decided to risk it hoping that as they'd been on the maiden voyage, things might have improved. This is what I discovered.
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    • 13 min
    4 Things You Should NEVER Buy From Your Cruise Line! (Podcast #395)

    4 Things You Should NEVER Buy From Your Cruise Line! (Podcast #395)

    While Cruise lines make it easy and convenient to book and buy most things for a cruise directly with them, have you stopped to ask if it’s in your best interest? I have! Cruise lines are banking on us not shopping around and discovering that some non-cruise line alternatives not only cost less, but are better, safer, and more comprehensive. Including as you will hear, one that I think will totally surprise you. Join me, Gary Bembridge, as I help you get cruising right by knowing the 4 things you should stop buying through the cruise lines and why.
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    • 12 min
    Offbeat Cruise Tips ALL Seasoned Cruisers Swear By! (Podcast #394)

    Offbeat Cruise Tips ALL Seasoned Cruisers Swear By! (Podcast #394)

    I reveal 5 tips, tricks and hacks that experienced and smart cruise passengers that I have met on recent cruises agree are ones that savvy cruisers all use and know about – but not everyone does to knows about! 
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    • 9 min
    Smart Cruisers NEVER Go It Alone In These Ports. Here's Why (Podcast #393)

    Smart Cruisers NEVER Go It Alone In These Ports. Here's Why (Podcast #393)

    I look at the four times I recommend cruise passengers take a cruise line excursion rather than any other alternative for exploring a cruise port like self-touring or independent tour guide or company
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