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6 Things “Polite” Passengers Do That Drives Cruise Crew Crazy

…tivities we had planned in ports, like indoor skiing in Dubai, waterparks, beach trips and join us for drinks or coffees in ports. This was being friendly as we enjoyed her company, but some Cunard senior staff felt it was not appropriate to be mixing so much off the ship and felt it was suspect. It was raised with her boss, who gave her a warning and she had to stop mixing with us. While this was all innocent, it did strike home how we needed to…

Most Asked Questions About River Cruises

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Most Asked Questions About River Cruises

…a nice river cruise. You could then head down and go down to the Normandy beach landings in Honfleur and places like that. So, those would be the key ones. Best Month For European River Cruises To Minimise The Chance Of Low Water? This is something I’m asked frequently, and I’ll always start by saying the same thing – it’s not that easy to predict. A lot of it will depend on whether you’ve had good snow or whether you’ve had good rain. What happe…

Everything Your Cabin Steward Can Do For You If You Just Ask!

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Everything Your Cabin Steward Can Do For You If You Just Ask!

…y Norwegian Encore one had a very different set. Including a complimentary beach bag and bottles of water that would be replaced. Second, cruise lines frequently change the inclusions and perks. So, even when returning to a familiar line I check. For example, on returning to Oceania I found going in the same grade I had as last time, now included three free sets of laundry and a canapé menu to choose from each day. But I found a second equally rev…

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Which Cruise Line Is The VERY BEST By Region And Why?

…o San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, San Diego, San Francisco, and Long Beach. However, some cruise lines are basing ships there, like Princess, Holland America and Carnival. I would look at those as they offer the most choice of itineraries and timings. Next is Australia and New Zealand, and again there is a lot choice as many lines pass through on their world voyages, but often with limited itineraries. But your favourite line likely goes the…

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Antarctica Expedition Lines Don’t Tell You This, Until You’re On Board!

…the sea ice has broken up more. In February, there is less wildlife on the beaches because breeding season is over and they start to leave, but many whales of various types. There is less snow and ice on landing sites. For example, I have been to Deception Island in November with lots of snow and wildlife on the beach but also in February with no wildlife and very little snow. But I also discovered the remoteness of Antarctica has one big risk tha…

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10 Bucket List Cruises You Absolutely MUST Do Before You Die!

…ghlights, every island is more stunning than the next, with gorgeous sandy beaches, snorkelling with sharks and rays, cycling tours to pineapple plantations and viewing points, and even hikes up mountains, In terms of watch outs, be careful which ship you book as many islands have limits on the size of ships that can go there. For example, Bora Bora only allows ships of 1,500 passengers or less. In terms of cruise lines, Paul Gauguin, Windstar and…