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Cruise Update

Cruise Update #30 (Vaccines, Alaska, Cancellations And More)

…ments you need to know about First of all, Canada has to lift their ban on cruise ships in Canadian waters. The current ban runs to February 28. Based on past extensions, the decision on lifting or extending the ban is taken close to expiry date. So, we are unlikely to know well into February on the lifting or extension of the ban. By US law, foreign flagged ships (which all the main lines are) leaving and returning to a US port have to call on a…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / Norwegian Getaway / transportation

Norwegian Getaway Review : Style. Choice. Best Suited for?

…um Travelers: The other thing they have is the Haven, which is the premium ship within the ship. This has larger suites with butler service and dedicated dining, pool and spa. Youthful Mindset:It’s a young vibrant, young minded cruise line and ship.There is a lots of things going on. The daily program is packed. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a daily program on any cruise line that’s quite chock-a-block as that on Norwegian Epic or Norwegian Getaway…

Travel Book Review

SpaWellbeing Magazine Cruise Traveler Handbook Review

…aspect and type of cruise vacation is covered from the different types of ships, cruises and destinations to making the most of your time on board and being a responsible cruiser. These details are interspersed with amusing cruise-related stories written by travel writers and bloggers. The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook is an honest overview of modern day cruising and perfect for anyone considering their first cruise.” Have you bought a copy of the b…

Seabourn Encore Cruise Ship

Seabourn

Seabourn Encore Review. The Same Seabourn Cruises But Different?

In the article I review Seabourn Encore, the 300-suite (600 passenger) cruise ship that joined the Seabourn Cruises fleet at the end of 2016, and was officially christened in Singapore by her Godmother Sarah Brightman in January 2017. A sister ship, Seabourn Ovation, will join the line in 2018. You can watch my Seabourn Encore video tour and overview to see the main venues, restaurants and public spaces. More Italian Sexy and Less Nordic! “More I…

Uncategorized / World Voyage

World Cruise Tips – Advice for planning and getting the most from the trip

…ock. As you look at your options compare the ports of call and where large ships and small ships doing similar routes are docking. For example when I was in Vietnam, a smaller Silversea ship was docked right in Port Saigon near the centre of Ho Chi Minh City while the Queen Mary 2 had to dock over an hour away. Pay attention to how many tender and docking ports there will be. In many of the more remote and unusual destinations ships have to anchor…

P&O Arcadia: Review of 3-nighter Russell Watson Cruise

Arcadia / P&O

P&O Arcadia: Review of 3-nighter Russell Watson Cruise

…tlantic and giving a talk on a Marketing Conference on the ship. To read a review of the ship from those: click here When we checked in at Southampton, we were told that due to the winds and sea conditions the trip to Zeebrugge would not take place and the ship would just go to Le Havre (France) and stay there overnight. Many were frustrated and complained a lot, as they would miss outings to things like the Christmas Markets in Bruge. I was surpr…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard Line History: 10 Key Events That Define This Iconic Cruise Line

…nger ships. The fortunes of Cunard did not flourish despite having popular cruise ships added like the Cunard Countess. In 1998 the massive Carnival Cruise Company bought Cunard to include it into a portfolio of cruise brands. Carnival also owns cruise brands like Carnival, Holland America, P&O, Princess and many others. Carnival are focused on building the Cunard brand based on its British heritage and luxury image. In 2004 they added the Queen M…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / transportation

Norwegian Epic Embarkation Day. What type of Norwegian should I choose to cruise like?

…g I waited with an agitated group of fellow travellers eager to get to the ship to start our cruise. The 20 minutes before we were herded to the coach seemed like an eternity. Though once we drew up in front of the massive hulk of the ship we all smiled – realising that our eagerness to get to the Norwegian Epic was to blame for our unreasonable harshness about a simple 20 minute wait to ensure a full bus load of passengers. Sailing through Check…

Cruise Podcast

Cruise Tip 90 – Things to do at Night On Board a Ship

Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook“, “Essential Cruise Tips” and “River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks” shares another cruise tip. This time it is: What is there to do at night? You are usually going to be in port and off the ship during the day and sailing at night. As the ship departs for its next destination it comes alive, offering a myriad of t…

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How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep on a Cruise Ship

…ver end, the following day will be spoilt too. Many people sleep better on cruise ships than they have in years on land, something to do with the stress-free lifestyle and the gentle rock of the ship in the water. A minority however fall into the category of boat-based insomniacs, the following advice is aimed at you guys. Follow the 5 steps below and you will dramatically increase your odds of sailing away blissfully to the land of nod each and e…

Cruise Tips

I’ve Done 5 Oceania Cruises. Oceania Cruises Watch Outs: What You Should Know

…line I return to and recommend, I often get messages from viewers and read reviews from cruisers saying they were underwhelmed or asking what all the hype was about. Welcome aboard, I’m Gary Bembridge, and I want to talk bluntly about five things that are misunderstood about Oceania Cruises, and the gaps between what they promise and what many people experience. And importantly, where it matters and where it does not. Before I get into that, a qui…