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8 Cruise Services That Could Change How You Cruise Forever

…t hotels in Orlando, they will then transfer that bag right through to the ship. #3 Independent Cruise Excursions The third service that could transform your cruising experience, a lot of people might already know about, and that’s Independent Shore Excursions. But they’re a couple of services which are really great because they integrate really seamlessly with the cruise experience. On these sites you basically go, you input your cruise and then…

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River Cruise Tips and Tricks: My European River Cruising Advice

…ings as you get ready for dinner. The lowest level of cabins on many river cruise ships are mostly under the water line with a window high up on the wall just above water level which can feel more enclosed and excludes the drama of the scenery. Uniworld River Beatrice Enchanting Danube Afternoon Tea Chocolate Fountain and Spread What is included and not included in the fare? Unlike ocean cruising, river cruising provides more all-inclusive fares c…

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Tips For Finding Cheaper and Greater Choice of Cruise Shore Excursions

…e independent operators that also offer organised tours in every port that cruise ships call on. They often have the same options, but will also have a greater range of options. They are almost always cheaper and use local operators, so you can ensure that you are supporting the local economy. The main reasons cruise passengers book port excursions through their cruise line are: 1. The belief and expectation that the tours on offer are all that is…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

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These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…e a myriad of places. Even some of the tiniest places you can imagine take cruise ships. So, you’ll find that itineraries are often a mixture of towns like Stavanger, Bergen, Olden, and Flam. But you will go into tiny little places like Geiranger, which only has about 250 residents. I went to Eidjord, which has just a couple of hundred. On a Norwegian fjords cruise, the scenery is constant because you are sailing within fjords, some many hundreds…

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Fred Olsen Tips For Travellers. 9 Questions Every Traveller Should Ask

…has set sail. 3: Which is the right cabin type for me? Unlike many modern cruise ships that have a high proportion of balcony cabins to meet the growing demand for this style, the older ships that Fred Olsen operate have a relatively small proportion of these. You have five main choices: Suites Premium balcony cabins Ocean view cabins, which are the majority available. The ones on higher decks often have restricted views due to the lifeboats. Man…

This Cunard Regular Puts Their Brand-New Ship To The Test

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This Cunard Regular Puts Their Brand-New Ship To The Test

…n board Queen Anne. This gave me ample time to fully test out their latest cruise ship. I was keen to discover if, as some believe, Cunard is trying to chase people like me away from Cunard with their new ship and replace me with new and younger cruisers, or whether they’re just trying to offer another ship for me as a regular Cunard cruiser to experience. A Reinvention? I wanted to see if Queen Anne was a total reinvention for Cunard. The short a…

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How I Preserve My Cruise Memories: My Post-Trip Ritual With The Cruise Maps

…directly to the digital version of the cruise on The Cruise Globe. 3. The Cruise Ship Card (When Available) If it’s available for the vessel I was on, I also grab the specific Cruise Ship Card. This details the tech specs of the ship itself: the date it was launched, the number of decks, the passenger and crew capacities, and more. While these aren’t available for every single ship just yet, the site lets you easily set up an alert so you get a n…

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Overrated Cruise Experiences

…ther cruise experience that is often seen as overrated is the spa. Spas on cruise ships are taking over more and more space, and okay, a lot of people are using them, but they can be very expensive. When I compare the cost of treatments to what I can get back in big cities like London, or New York, they are pretty pricey. Cross-selling Then there’s the big cross-sell: you have a treatment and then the therapists are incentivised to sell you lots o…

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Crystal Cruises tips, tricks and advice : How to get the most from your cruise

…e on board You receive extra discounts or benefits if you reserve a future cruise while on the ship. You do not cut your usual agent out of the picture as the booking gets credited to the agent that made your current booking, or an alternative if you prefer. This means you make savings without disrupting the relationship with your agent. Have you travelled with Crystal and have any other tips and advice to add? Crystal Serenity Lobby I hope you en…

Discover The Best Place To Stay On A Cruise Ship

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Discover The Best Place To Stay On A Cruise Ship. And Why!

…Place To Stay On A Cruise Ship I’m changing the way I choose my cabin on a cruise ship. After realising I had not properly considered a factor that could have improved the experience and enjoyment of my trips, things needed to change. I want to tell you about this to help you up your cruise enjoyment, too. Starting Right I’m not changing the basics I use to find a cabin. Just adding to them. I’m now convinced there is a best place to be on cruise…

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Panama Canal Cruise Tips: What Everyone Gets Wrong And Why

…a Canal to transit but two quite different routes depending on the size of cruise ship you book. This is a huge issue as, in my view, one route is a better experience than the other and is THE must do. The original route, which opened in 1914, uses those sets of locks that I went through. But only ships of a certain size can fit in and use them, what are known as Panamax ships. As the size of freight ships grew meant only a third could pass throug…