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…-year-old ship has signs on the hull of being battered by the brutal North Atlantic crossings. Not surprising as she does them 20 to 25 times per year. While most regular cruise ships spend five or six days a week in port, allowing the crew to constantly touch up and keep the hull and hard-to-reach exteriors looking sharp, this is not so easy to do on Queen Mary 2. This liner spends almost all her time at sea, often in port just one day per week f…
…Repositioning Cruises = Transatlantic Cruises While the majority are Transatlantic crossings (spring and autumn), that’s far from the only type. Repositionings also include: Transpacific sailings (e.g., Alaska ↔ Japan) Australia seasonal repositionings via Hawaii & Tahiti South American repositionings Africa & Indian Ocean seasonal moves For example, I’ve booked a 29-day Tahiti to Vancouver repositioning on Silver Whisper for 2027 — hardly a stan…
…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…
…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…
…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…
…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…
…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…
…g different to do. This excursion is in the north of the island, where the Atlantic hits the island – versus the areas that face the Caribbean Sea. Lasting about 3 hours from the port and return, after a short safety briefing you roar along very rocky roads, stopping to be given some information about the lush forests. You then get great views of the very unspoilt, and quiet, Atlantic facing side of the island. This is a much less developed part o…
…s later just before 6pm. Of course, if you transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic it is all in the opposite order. I am often asked: which is the best way to go? More on that later, as first I want to discuss the huge mistake many people make even when they understand what the Panama Canal is. default The Two Options There is not just one Panama Canal to transit but two quite different routes depending on the size of cruise ship you book. This i…
…Genoa. It was called the SS Rex. Launched in 1931, it was the fastest ship crossing the Atlantic Westbound between 1933 and 1935. It held what was known as the “Blue Riband” for that period, this was the unofficial award that all nations and liners competed for. It was seen as very prestigious to hold this award, as it means you were the fastest ship crossing the Atlantic. Speed was king in those days. The Rex could cross in just 4 days and 13 hou…
