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Norwegian Getaway Cake Pictures – A Reason to Cruise on this ship?

While most reviews and coverage of cruise ships focuses on the staterooms, the restaurants and the cabins, I like to focus on the quality of the cakes! The attention and detail that a ship’s catering team takes on these treats often highlights their overall passion for food. That is my excuse anyway! On board the Norwegian Getaway the cakes that I discovered were quite something – as these images show. A reason enough to travel on the ship? Norwe…

Ultimate Guide to Cruising – a new resource from Virgin Holidays

…try and cover in depth many of the questions they are asked by clients. The visual below shows the key topics that they cover. You then click on a topic and there are a series of articles linked to each topic: To review the resource visit: virginholidayscruises.co.uk/cruise-guide/ Also subscribe for free to 60-Second Cruise Tips video podcast. The videos are also all on the Tips for Travellers YouTube Channel….

Amateur Traveler reviews “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook”

The Amateur Traveler site reviewed my book “the Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” saying “I was skeptical that I would see anything new in “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook“. Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised by what I did find here including several really helpful resources. Vacationers both new to cruising and those with strong sea legs will find many things about this book to like” You can read the full review here and buy the book on sites like A…

Tips for Travellers on MSC Lirica Mediterranean Cruise

…ram and YouTube – so follow me there too! What would you like me to cover, review or report on? Leave a comment in the post, social media or email This is the route I will be taking: If you want to find out more about other MSC ships I have cruised with please visit my MSC Preziosa and MSC Divina pages. Declaration: I travelled as a guest of MSC Cruises UK on a 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Marseille. Follow MSC Cruises UK on Facebook, Twitter…

New: “Cruising with MSC Cruises” Book by Gary Bembridge

…s and Disembarkation 3. Larger Ship Cruising: Tips, Designing an MSC Ship, Review, Yacht Club Deluxe Cabin, Captain’s Interview, Butler Service, Queen Mary 2 Queens Grill versus MSC Preziosa Yacht Club and Eight Questions MSC Cruises asked about my Experience. 4. Cruising Tips and Advice Buy the book on Amazon USA, Amazon UK or any Amazon store worldwide. About Gary Bembridge A self-confessed ship and cruising geek, Gary has been cruising for over…

Essential cruising tips: 18 ways of saving money on a cruise

…s that ships call on there will be english-language assistance or signage. Review the packages offered on embarkation day and assess if you can save or budget better by purchasing these. The most common ones offering the best discounts are for drinks, Internet and excursions. Use the complimentary juices, teas, coffees and water at meals and in the buffet dining room rather than ordering them when at the pool, bars or lounges. Water fountains are…

Essential cruising tips: cruise contracts watch-outs

…se line contract. You may not even be given a copy of it but should always review and understand what you are agreeing to by accessing it online or requesting a copy from your cruise agent. Although it is out of scope of Tips for Travellers to provide detailed legal advice, I would suggest you focus on the following as a minimum and decide if you are prepared to accept the terms and how you will mitigate any potential impact: Cancellation The canc…

Crystal Cruises Guide Barcelona

Shore Excursion Tips and Advice from Crystal Cruises Excursions Manager

…er at their at own risk. Top tips from the Excursions Team for passengers: Review and pre-book excursions before tour cruise. As you are able to cancel most with just over 24-hours notice make sure you can make sure that you get on the tours you want. However, check the individual policy by tour as some of the more premium and specialist tours have long cancellation terms, which may be up to a month. Come and discuss your interests, especially if…

MSC Armonia Stretch : Extending A Ship To Add Features! #MSCArmonia

…left dry dock that departs from Genoa on Wednesday 19 November. Follow my review, video and podcast about the ship and the experience on my dedicated MSC Armonia page, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. MSC Armonia after the Renaissance Upgrade MSC Armonia Before and After MSC Armonia new mid section before being added MSC Armonia in Dry Dock with mid section added Watch a video of the process: You can follow all of my articles, videos, photographs…

Cruising Tips 55: Cruise Money Saving Tips 1

…f self-touring rather than buying food on land. Use the shuttle bus and public transport instead of taxis. You will always find other passengers who are also finding their own way around or have been to the port before to assist. The local tourism office will also help. Review the packages offered on embarkation day and assess if you can save or budget better by purchasing these. The most common ones offering the best discounts are for drinks, Int…