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Titan Serenade

10 Things You Need To Know about a MS Serenade European River Cruise

…these winding watery paths. With more people than ever stepping onto river cruise ships, there has been a steady flow of new ships and new river cruise lines to satisfy this expanding demand. One recent entrant is Titan Travel. After years of selling other river cruising products they have created their own – initially with the MS Serenade 1 ship. In this article I share 10 things you need to know before considering if they are right for your firs…

Cruise Tips

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…

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…

Cruise Ship

Mediterranean Cruise Tips

…o to and a limited choice of ports with the infrastructure to handle large cruise ships and visitors in numbers. However when choosing the line to cruise with do not let the fare alone determine which one you select. Every cruise line delivers a different on-board experience and caters for different types of passengers. It is important to ensure you join a line that matches your travel needs and interests, or you will not enjoy the experience. Sel…

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You Can “Steal” These On A Cruise And Get Away With It!

…lines, including lines like Princess, do that as well. “Steal” These On A Cruise – From The Ship Next, I want to talk about what can you steal from around the ship without any charges or trouble. Shopping Freebies One of the things that I take back from many cruises are shopping freebies. Most cruise lines while in Alaska, the Caribbean and Mediterranean have onboard shopping advisors. They run a program to encourage and entice us to visit specif…

Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / transportation

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…

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My Friends & I Scored Free Or Nearly Free Cruises. Here’s How

…e sites that specialise in matching cruise speakers with cruise lines like cruiseshipspeakers.com, which is part of Peel Talent who also provide entertainers, Compass Speakers and Sixth Star. You won’t get paid as the payment is the cruise, and you will usually have to cover some costs like drinks, excursions, and the like. Run Your Own Classes The next route another friend of mine also called Chris (Chris T) uses to get free cruises is by running…

Swan Hellenic / transportation

Swan Hellenic Minerva Cruise Ship, Cabins & Public Spaces. My Review, Advice & Tips

…to the port of call. It has all the “required” facilities people expect on cruise ships, but they are smaller and more limited due to the size of the ship. For example, there is just a small gift shop, small spa with one treatment room and 2 hairdressing seats, small gym, and one pool. Dining is open seating at all meals to encourage guests, and lecturers, to meet, mingle and share experiences and learning. This is also designed to help solo trave…

Cruise Ship / Crystal

My Crystal Serenity Review : A Sophisticated Adult Experience

…he ship, I noted that it was not dwarfed by the Costa, P&O Cruises and MSC Cruises ships docked there. As I got off the transfer bus at the ship my heart sunk at the long line to clear the passport, health questionnaire and security screening before boarding the ship. It was more reminiscent of regular cruise lines and not of the smaller ultra-luxury segment. I feared the larger size versus their competition would dampen the overall luxurious expe…