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Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

8 Questions MSC Cruises asked about my MSC Preziosa Experience

…ven during navigation? Internet access was the best I have ever had on any cruise or cruise line. I have grown used to slow and patchy internet access, and that usually means I can only run email and usually not try and do anything else. I was able to easily upload videos onto YouTube, post photos and articles on my blog and even was able to use FaceTime and Skype video with home (even on the sea day!). I travel a lot, and am often away from my pa…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Divina / transportation

Tips for Travellers for getting the most out of cruising on MSC Divina

…a strong Italian influence. There are six official languages on board MSC Cruise ships. However, they realized by bringing the ship into North America permanently that they needed to tailor it more to the North American consumer because it’s likely the ships will be mostly filled with these passengers. They have made a number of changes including: The dominant use of English except for emergency drills and messages. Recruited a Cruise Director to…

Costa Cruises

Costa Serena Cruise Video – Home of the Gods Ship Tour

…cked in Barcelona Spain Underneath a seemingly ordinary white and standard cruise ship exterior, the Costa Serena hides something dramatic. Billed as being “Home to the Gods” the cruise ship has a themed decor that draws inspiration from Greek mythology and ancient Greek artwork and icons. It was quite a surprise when entering the ship as from outside it gives no real clue or hint to the world that lies within. Watch my video tour of the Costa Ser…

travel podcast

Tips for Travellers Podcast 124: Norwegian Getaway Cruise Ship (Observations, tips and advice)

…ce and tips recorded live on the inaugural voyage of the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship. This ship launched in January 2014 and is a large ship that really embodies the “freestyle approach” to cruising with huge amount of choice. I explore the ship, give tips on things to do and how to get the most out of cruising on the Norwegian Getaway. I also play an interview session with the CEO Kevin Sheehan who is the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. For more…

MSC Armonia

My MSC Armonia Video Ship Tour: Observations and Review

…or . In the day it serves pastries, snacks and coffees. At the rear of the ship, with great views, is the Starlight Disco. Another popular spot in the evenings where the DJ plays until the small hours. The Reception , catering for all six of the official languages on board, and the excursion desks are lively hubs at all times of the day with guests seeking advice, help and tips. Excursions are run by different language groupings to cater for the m…

Fred Olsen

Fred Olsen Balmoral Norovirus : My Experience

…rom the ship as I make them available under Creatiev Commons Attribution Licence. A story about Louise Jew (“Hagley woman among hundreds hit with cruise ship stomach bug“) who was part of the press trip I was on….

Cunard / Queen Elizabeth

My Cunard Queen Elizabeth Video Tour and Review

…tness, pools, entertainment and other facilities in this art-deco inspired ship. Watch my video tour: The youngest of Cunard’s three-ship fleet, Queen Elizabeth came into service in October 2010. One entering the ship you are struck by the extent that the decor is art-deco inspired – harking back to the glamourous days of ocean liner travel. The ship has 12 passenger decks, 1,043 cabins and a guest capacity of 2,081 guests. The Pursar’s desk is do…

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise Week Six Highlights (Equator, International Dateline and Cyclone)

…of they were Pollywogs. At the ceremony, held around the Pavilion Pool midships on Deck 9, Neptune and his Queen arrive along with a Judge to hold court. The ship’s Senior Officers join them. After reciting a humorous poem, the Pollywogs are paraded before everyone and then charged with offences in groups of five (e.g. Of eating too much etc.) and found guilty by the crowd. They then kiss a fish and are covered in gunk and jump into the pool. Lat…

Cruise ships Gibraltar

Cruise Podcast

Tips on How to Avoid Missing Your Ship

…e, cruise author and expert, gives eight tips on how to avoid missing your cruise ship when in port. You may have seen videos on sites like YouTube of people running down the quay as their ship pulls away leaving them behind. These tips can help you avoid being one of them… The tips include: Knowing time to be back. Ensuring your watch and phone are on ship time. Having the ship and port agent phone number. Allowing time for delays on transport. C…

Titan Serenade

Titan MS Serenade River Cruise Ship – All The Cabin Types Overview and Review

…y cabin has on this ship – something that you will not find on other river cruise ships. Take a look at the video and see and find out more. Watch my video about all MS Serenade Cabin Types   To watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tz7nu0U14WE For more of my videos and content about the MS Serenade 1 visit: tipsfortravellers.com/titan-serenade-river-cruise-ship/ Disclaimer: I travelled on the MS Serenade 1 as a guest of Titan Travel on a s…