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Windstar Star Breeze docked next to Norwegian Jade

Windstar Cruises Venetian Passageways Highlights and Review

…It was a very different experience, and sensation, to my travels on larger cruise ships. On those navigating crowds and waiting my turn started at check-in and only ended after finally shuffling off at disembarkation. Small Ship Revelations This was one of the many revelations about small ship cruising that I came to appreciate, and relish, during my time on board Windstar Cruises Star Breeze. I was invited by Mundy Cruising, a leading UK-based lu…

What Went Right And Wrong On My Alaska Cruise? And What You Can Learn From it!

…efore I get to what I experienced in Alaska, I need to talk about Princess Cruises and the ship, as it was a mixed bag. Princess was my choice due to their reputation and experience of over 50 years in Alaska. However, between booking the trip years ago and going, I had gone off Princess after my Regal and Sky Princess trips last year, where food and service were average. I’d booked an itinerary on Majestic Princess, not clicking that the ship had…

Which Mainstream “Resort” Cruise Line Is BEST? Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, or Carnival?

…vest Cay NCL sails the only year-round Hawaii ship (Pride of America). MSC Cruises 24 ships, rapidly expanding Destinations: Mediterranean (core market), Caribbean, Northern Europe, Middle East, South America, Africa Private island: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve MSC is strongest in Europe but expanding globally. Carnival Cruise Line 27 ships Focused heavily on U.S. homeports Destinations: Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Alaska, Australia Carnival has t…

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

…Time Cruiser tips I also have an article with 16 key tips for “first time cruisers” based on the many cruises that I have done to date, and things that I learnt from others too. These have proven to be popular and helpful to others #2: Choose your Cruise Line very carefully With so many cruise brands, you need to choose who you visit the Caribbean with very carefully. It could really make or break your cruise experience. While most of the USA bas…

Top Cruise Vloggers

…from drinks package mistakes to what life is really like working onboard a cruise ship. It’s a fun and engaging channel, run by an ex-cruise ship employee and one definitely worth adding to your favourites list. Top Cruise Vloggers CHANNEL NAME COUNTRY BASED SUBSCRIBERS (6 Feb 2023) ALL TIME VIEWS(6 Feb 23) 1 Tips For Travellers UK 351000 119000000 2 Royal Caribbean Blog USA 220000 57000000 3 La Lido Loca USA 210000 65000000 4 Emma Cruises UK 2080…

Solo Cruise Tips: I’ve Done 87 Solo Cruises, And Here’s What No-One Else Is Warning You About

…price. So, I effectively have wiped out the solo surcharge. Repositioning cruises are when ships are moved between the different regions at the beginning and end of each season. So, for example, they’re moved to and from the Caribbean to Europe and Alaska at the beginning and end of the Caribbean season, between Japan and Alaska, or to and from Australia via French Polynesia and Hawaii to Alaska. They happen twice a year, usually April/ May and O…

Adult Cruise Tips: Tips EVERY Adult Cruiser Should Be Using

…on ports. So even though it’s legal as an adult on land, it’s not legal on cruise ships. Next as you are likely paying more for your cruises than you need to, I have some adult only tips on stopping that. Adult Cruise Tips: Taking A Gamble Another advantage adults have is not only can we gamble but my tips is to explore if you can get free or heavily discounted cruises through that gambling. On cruise lines you need to be over 18 to gamble, and if…

I’ve Done 15 Caribbean Cruises. Here’s What No-One’s Telling You!

…perhaps the most famous example. It was built from scratch for up to four cruise ships to call per day. It is an enclosed area with bars, restaurants, shops, pool, and activities. But the third—and most significant—change is the explosion of private islands and private beach clubs. Cruise lines have realised that not only do they need places for all their ships to go with existing ports full but if they own and control the port stop, they can man…

Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

…en the special entry card to a door that lets them step out of the regular cruise ship and into an exclusive VIP (Very Important Passenger) one. Once in, they don’t have to leave because it’s got their suite with a butler bringing them treats and drinks. A bar, lounge, restaurants, front desk with concierge to sort out all their issues, and a pool deck with hot tubs. Of course, most do leave occasionally to eat in one of the regular cruise special…

Embarkation Day Tips and tricks

Embarkation Day Tips and Tricks

…eck your dining The third thing is to check your dining. It depends on the cruise ship, but if you have a table allocated in the main dining room and you’re on one of those cruises which has fixed dining, go and check the table and make sure you’re happy with it. That’s going to be your table for the whole cruise. It’s increasingly the case that cruise ships are moving to a more open seated dining, so this is becoming less of an issue. However, if…

What Cruise Crew Want Cruise Passengers To Know – Their Top Tips

…nd and considerate in return will go a long way to enhance and smooth your cruise. Cruise Mafia This is where the “mafia” I mentioned comes in. It was pointed out that crew are incredibly inter-connected and it’s often these informal connections that can unlock and make things happen for you. Things work not just through the official channels, using the informal system can be a real plus. The crew member’s roommate, friends and people they hang ou…