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Cruise Ship / Virgin Voyages

Before You Consider Virgin Voyages, What You Need To Know

…rent and are distinctive. You certainly won’t get them confused with other cruise ship cabins. The regular cabins have what are called “Seabeds”. These beds turn into couches during day. A sceptic could argue to make the cabins, which are quite small, feel more spacious. On the plus side they do mean more room in the day, but not great if you want a nap before a hard night partying. I did find them comfortable made into the bed. There is also a ha…

Cruise Tips

Holland America Tips: Here’s What No-One Else Warns About

…Holland America have stuck with smaller more mid-sized ones with a classic cruise ship design, retaining traditional features like a full 360-degree Promenade deck for walking and scenic viewing. I find their ships manageable and never crowded. There are plenty of quiet spaces for sea viewing, relaxing, and it’s less chaotic at the pool and bars. But there’s still a good range of bars, lounges, entertainment venues, and range of features like a li…

The 8 Unwritten Cruise Rules Every Cruiser Needs To Know About

Cruise Tips

The 8 Unwritten Cruise Rules Every Cruiser Needs To Know About

…ruise Rules Every Cruiser Needs To Know About There used to be 9 unwritten cruise rules. Things that every cruiser understood were fundamental to making the cruise work and ensuring everyone had a great time. They weren’t written down in the terms and conditions, until one of them was. Nine suddenly became 8 and that’s because cruisers did not stick to that one unwritten rule, so it became a formal written one, along with penalties like disembarka…

Cruise Ship / transportation

Friends Of Dorothy Meetings On-Board Cruise Ships. What Are They?

…ly a dated and silly way of identifying gay people for a get-together on a cruise ship. Why did Cruise lines embrace “Friends of Dorothy”? Cruise lines actually enthusiastically embraced the term as far back as the 1980s, as they feared the reaction of passengers if they were more overt about having gay get-togethers on their ships. It has become the standard code now, and unfortunately seems that it will stay entrenched. It does feel old fashione…

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise / Destinations / Journeys

Diamonds, Gemstones And Trinkets. My Ultimate Guide To Duty Free – Tax Free Shopping in the Caribbean.

…intained and clearly people are not affluent, despite the vast quantity of cruise ship trade. In some places, tourism is pretty much the only revenue now that the sugar industry has collapsed in the region. Yet a lot of the stores serving the cruise industry is owned and run by international companies with foreign shareholders. So try and ensure you visit local crafts markets, and local owned shops, to get some of your money into the pockets of lo…

Cruise Tips

6 Ways Cruising Is Changing This Year. Are You Ready?

…hey fall out of the drinks package limit. So, on my recent Holland America cruise, I saw cruisers often had to pay the difference between the drink package maximum drink value and the actual cost on a growing number of cocktails I think we should expect other cutbacks and up-charges moving in across the year. I do think though that despite these increases adding to the cost of our cruises and cutbacks reducing the value, cruising is still good val…

Cruise Days Hamburg must see sights and attractions

Hamburg

Hamburg and Hamburg Cruise Days: The Five Must-See Sights

…ve it on your cruise bucket list. You can attend on either one of over six cruise ships taking part or just on a land trip – but if you like cruising or anything maritime you really need to go at least once. It happens every two years and includes the world’s most spectacular cruise parade and celebration. Watch my video and find out more about what it is, the five big things to do and everything else you need to know. After watching you will want…

Cruise Tips

What Are the Best River Cruises in the World?

…s a beautiful way to go and see a part of the world. Intimate as the river cruise ships, by their nature are small. A leisurely approach – it’s just a great way of immersing yourself and seeing parts of the world. SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS Find out about being a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————————- YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/…

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Cruise Journalism Awards Winner

…at over 350. The entries revealed a wealth of diverse and forward thinking cruise coverage, showing that cruise is an integral component of any great travel media. The judging panel included CLIA’s PR Working Group and Andrew Gardner chairman of cruise.co.uk, and they had the unenviable task of declaring just 12 worthy winners after reviewing the coverage submitted. “The exceptional number of high quality entries reflects the continued growing int…

Swan Hellenic

Swan Hellenic Minerva Cruise Ship Video Tour

…Owner’s Suites, Deluxe Balcony Suites and Balcony Suites. There are also many outside and interior cabins. The video tour shows the small ship experience with “country house style”. In another article on Swan Hellenic Minerva, I will share more details and observations about the ship and cruise line – along with tips and advice on who this is best suited for, what you can expect and how to get the most from travelling with them. To keep up to dat…

Viking River

Viking River Cruises Tips, Must-Knows and Watch Outs

…so included within the fare. Entertainment is not on the scale of an ocean cruise ship. Every evening there will normally be one activity which could be local singers, dancers or musicians. It could be a quiz. There’s also a pianist who will play often around lunchtime, before dinner and after dinner. Gratuities are included within the fare. What is not included? Drinks outside of lunch and dinner you also have to pay for, and you can pay for thos…