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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…

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Telegraph Cruise Show London: Now On

…ive advice and tips on the best way to research and find out which type of cruise and cruise line is perfect for you. One of the recommendations is to attend cruise focused travel shows. If you want to follow my advice and live in or near London then I recommend you get yourself down to the Telegraph Cruise Show at the ExCel Centre that is now open. Here is more about the show: Aimed at seasoned cruisers and first-timers alike, the show features o…

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FREE: THE CRUISE GLOBE HAS LAUNCHED. HAVE YOU GOT YOURS YET?

…ferent angles to even look at the terrain the ship sailed through too. The Cruise Passport that The Cruise Globe creates is a cool feature, as I can see from the 46 cruises I have entered so far, they cover 496 nights, 39 ships, 19 lines, 197 ports and 56 countries. The Cruise Globe was created by friends of mine (Matt and Will) who are the brains being The Cruise Maps, which are the physical maps you can order of any cruise to hang framed or in A…

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Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…heritage railway years later. The trains now run right to the side of the ships and take cruisers on a 20-kilometre/ 13-mile each way trip. Winding its way up the enormous mountain, passing old bridges and through tunnels while the guide explains the gold rush, history of the train and the sights. I love this train and go on every time I go to Skagway. It never tires. Flam Railway An equally impressive mountain train I love to do on a Norwegian f…

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River Cruise Lines To Steer Clear Of These Days. And Why!

…mpany catering for UK travellers offering their own luxury ocean and river cruise ships. It was very surprising their river gets so poorly rated as their ocean cruises are very good and highly rated. They only got a 3.2 out of 5 rating. Saga has a small fleet but with new ships: Sprit of the Danube, Sprit of the Rhine, Spirit of the Douro and Spirit of the Moselle. They are costly, but fares include chauffeur pick up and return transfers from home…

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So Many People Have The Wrong Idea About Cunard Cruise Line. Here’s Why.

…h have segregated areas for their first-class suites, a kind of exclusive “ship-within-a-ship”. These are a pass-controlled sections of the ship with lounge, bar, restaurant, decks, swimming pool, hot tubs, and concierge desk taking up a sizeable segment of the ship. Cunard has nothing on this scale for their Grills First Class Guests. It is rather modest in comparison! On Queen Mary 2, there are facilities dotted around the ship. The Grills loung…

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

…you can do a scenic sail-by as part of some South American regular cruise ship cruises, rather do an expedition, if you can to step on land, explore and get up close to wildlife. Missing Regions So why aren’t the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Australia and New Zealand on many people’s bucket lists not on my list? I’ve been to these multiple times, and the Caribbean and Mediterranean as great a vacation as they offer, are not as life-changing and…

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Cruise tips 42: Plan a cruise to avoid tendering

…urable or the dock facilities are not suitable for the size or type of the ship. When you are looking at cruise itineraries in brochures or online check each port listed to see if the ship will be docking or tendering there. Cruise lines usually know in advance and will include that information. I avoid cruises where there are lots of tender ports if I can, as it can be a frustrating experience – especially on large ships with thousands of passeng…

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USA Lifts No-Sail Order, And Here’s Why It’s Not Good News

…ports. Cruise line proposals require passengers only being allowed off the ship on cruise line excursions, to allow the bubble created through on-board protocols to be maintained, and reduce risk passengers are exposed on land. This is not discussed in the framework document at all. So one to watch. The expiration of the no-sail notice is good news, however, the CDC “Framework For Conditional Sailing” includes more layers and demands than cruisers…

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Greatest Cruises In The World

…up close this 100-year-old canal still operating, and the way our massive cruise ship just fits in and moves through is mind boggling. It is such a significant part of cruising, so memorable and moving it had to be on my list of the greatest cruises in the world. THE “CLASSIC CLASSY” ONE You may have spotted, that all these greatest cruises in the world are ones that can either only be done on a cruise ship, or is best done as a cruise. So, If yo…

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Avoiding Theme Cruises – Cruise Tip 99

…to large and is the best resource. Check on here for your planned cruise. To make it easy I suggest simply typing into Google “http://themecruisefinder.com and name of ship”. That should show up any pages covering the event. Search for the dates of the cruise and the cruise ship name in Google and see if that throws up anything other than the regular cruise. Ask your cruise agent and get them to check with their contacts. With the rapid growth in…