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Are Cruise Lines Close To Resuming Cruising? CRUISE UPDATE

…ralia and New Zealand Cruise Return The Australian government has a ban on cruise ships entering until March at this time. So, no new news and everyone is waiting to see if they extend or let it lift. Meantime, in positive news, Ponant announced they have received conditional approval for one of its ships to sail in New Zealand waters, for New Zealanders from February 2021 following months of discussions with New Zealand’s Ministry of Health. The…

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Join me on my Tips For Travellers 2024 Canada & New England Group Cruise

…es. Plus, other surprises and extras to be announced before and during the cruise. The group cruise will be informal, and you should feel free to join organised events as you wish and make whatever plans you like to make it an enjoyable vacation. I will keep everyone posted about any plans I make should you wish to join (e.g. excursions). If you book this cruise separately and not as part of the group booking it will, of course, be great to see yo…

I Cruised On Virgin Voyages To See If It Was For People Like Me

Cruise Ship Review / Richard Branson / Virgin Voyages

I Cruised On Virgin Voyages To See If It Was For People Like Me

…though is important. I felt I did, but others who really enjoy the classic cruise experience and ships may not. Those who prefer some form of dress codes, Main Dining Rooms where they have a regular table, can build a relationship with the same dining staff, and have more classic menus rather than having to book and navigate regional and themed speciality dining every night and where activities are less fitness and wellness focused may not find th…

 I Put Cunard's New First Class "Ship-Within-Ship" To The Test

Cruise Tips

 I Put Cunard’s New First Class “Ship-Within-Ship” To The Test

…en much about what it’s like to travel in their costly first-class Grills “ship-within-a-ship”. I spent 14 nights recently testing that out. Having also been in it on every ship in their fleet, I think I’m well positioned to report back on what they’ve changed, got right and frankly not got right at all. Queen Anne Firstly, before diving into the premium Ship-within-a-Ship experience, a quick overview about Queen Anne. It’s the newest and largest…

Windstar Wind Surf

Windstar

Windstar Cruises Tips. How To Get Most Of Your Time On Board?

…on RiB boat rides. Towel Animal on Windstar Cruises #7: Smoking Like most cruise ships, there are restrictions on where you can smoke. There are limited places outside only which, for example, on the Star Pride were at the Star Bar and behind the lounge. Final Thought The Windstar experience is informal and casual, and to get the most of your time on the ship you should aim to get into that mindset and relax. The ships are luxury and food excelle…

Cruise Tips

9 Amazing Activities That Will Make Any Alaska Cruise Epic

…ure it is one that will be going into Glacier Bay. Not many do as only two cruise ships per day are allowed in. The three lines that have most access are Holland America and Princess, as they have been going to Alaska longer than other lines, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Other lines will go to other areas, like Tracy Arm which is great but lacks the scale and range of Glaciers in Glacier Bay. I have been to Glacier Bay with both Holland America and…

10 Latest Cruise Rip Off's And How I Avoid Them

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My secret to solving problems on a cruise

…this cabin, and wondered if there are “dud” and “problem” cabins on board cruise ships that the crew know about. And, if they know about it, is there something that they can and will do for me. Cabin steward to the rescue! So, I decided using the cabin steward could be the way to go. Finding an ally to fight my corner and having someone on the inside could be the trick. In the morning I asked him to come and listen to the noise while we were stil…

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Alaska / USA

Alaska Cruise Tips : 5 Tips to help you prepare for your Alaskan Cruise

…uise? Take a look at all the Alaska cruise options available through Fred.\Cruises Alaska cruises on their site. Follow Fred.\Discover on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest too. Alaska. Photo by KevinJY – https://www.flickr.com/photos/jieyi/ If you enjoyed this article, please follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube Channel: Helping you to make the most of your precious vacation time and money. Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Monthly Newsletter :…

Upcoming Cruises

…ates I was invited by the cruise line, who then covered some or all of the cruise fare. I book my classic ocean and river cruises via Sarah Bolton of Travel Counsellors. So, if you are based in the UK, feel free to contact her to handle your next cruise holiday. If you are in the United States I can suggest Gary Pluck of Travel by Red and Walter Biscardi of Where’s Walter Travel. If in Australia then I can suggest Jake Hower. Note: I get no benefi…

Cruise Tips

6 Crafty Things That Catch Alaska Cruisers Out

…ts and $18 for kids. It’s a short, and well signposted walk from where the ships dock. Alaska Cruise Must-Do! In Skagway, the line would sell excursions on the – in my view must do – White Pass & Yukon Railway. It’s a great experience, but again they can book tickets on any of the departures for less (around $142 for adults and $71 for kids). The cruise line tour would involve walking them to the train, which admittedly often departs from the pier…

Group Cruise

Limited Availability To Book My September 2024 Canada & New England Group Cruise

…es. Plus, other surprises and extras to be announced before and during the cruise. The group cruise will be informal, and you should feel free to join organised events as you wish and make whatever plans you like to make it an enjoyable vacation. I will keep everyone posted about any plans I make should you wish to join (e.g. excursions). If you book this cruise separately and not as part of the group booking it will, of course, be great to see yo…