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Seabourn Small Ship Cruising on the Seabourn Sojourn. Observations and thoughts

…ething usually only for the most premium grades on some cruise lines (e.g. Cunard Queens Grill). Activities. Although shore excursions are charged for, there are some free activities like the off the back of the ship marina which has watersports when docked in suitable regions. There are some off ship island meals and occasional special events on land, like music, included. Seabourn Sojourn Seabourn Square   Small ship means very small choice of p…

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Who really owns and operates your favourite cruise line?

…ost famous cruising brands of all is Cunard. Yes, Carnival corporation own Cunard! Carnival is often seen as one of the cheapest ways to go cruising, and Cunard is often seen as one of the big prestigious because of their liners, particularly the Queen Mary 2, and the transatlantic crossing that they do. These are all of the brands within the Carnival corporation portfolio. A huge 50% of all cruise passengers will go on one of those Carnival brand…

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How to get a cabin upgrade on a cruise: 9 ways that work for me

…ce on board with champagne, cakes, decorations and maybe some added perks. Cunard Queen Elizabeth Loyalty Remember, that as with airlines, the cruise lines will tend to give upgrade priority to their frequent travellers. If you like a line and sail often you will have more leverage. But, check if the loyalty programme for that line offers fare discounts as you progress up the tiers. Many tend to offer booking discounts or free nights as you move u…

10 Scarce But Highly Sought After Cruise Cabins You Should Go After!

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10 Scarce But Highly Sought After Cruise Cabins You Should Go After!

…e, not only for the views but also because on many cruise lines, including Cunard, Holland America, and many others, they feature massive balconies – some which even wraparound the corner of the deck. They offer magnificent views, so they’re a big plus, but there’s not many of them. Now, it’s important to understand if you book one of those cabins, you could have vibrations from the engines and you could have more movement, but they are still extr…

Cruise Dining Room Tips, Tricks & Things You NEED to Know

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Cruise Dining Room Tips, Tricks & Things You NEED to Know

…ange of Main Dining Rooms based on what cabin grade they were thinking of. Cunard are the best known for this, with four main dining rooms based on cabin grade. Britannia, for Inside, Oceanview and Balcony cabins. Britannia Club, for highest balcony cabin grades. Princess Grill for mini suites, and Queens Grill for suites. It’s becoming more common across many other cruise lines too. Celebrity, for example, have Luminae for their suites and Blu fo…

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7 Cruise Dining Traps Too Many Cruisers Fall Into

…ne in Blu, and those in suites, in Luminae. More Than One Main Dining Room Cunard is famous for having 4 different dining rooms based on the grade of cabin (Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess, and Queens). On the big resort ships like Norwegian, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean, they also have different main dining rooms for suite and regular guests. Once I’m clear on where I am dining, I prefer to go for the Anytime Dining option if they have tha…

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Not Telling Your Cruise Line These 6 Things Could Sink Your Cruise

…bring it yourself. For example, at the time of making this I am boarding a Cunard cruise soon and I noted that in their documents they stress that people who need oxygen provided through oxygen tanks or are going through any form of dialysis cannot cruise. Most cruise lines will allow you to bring a CPAP machine onboard, but you need to notify them advance to check voltage, need for extension cords, and importantly if they will provide distilled w…

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Cruise Buffet Dining: What SMART Cruisers Do (And DON’T Do)

…rst to talk to the Maître d about getting it changed. For example, on that Cunard Queen Anne cruise I mentioned, I went to the main dining room I was due to eat in for my embarkation day lunchtime. They showed me to the table that had been allocated and I really didn’t like it. I was able to get a much better table by being there for lunch. The other reason to go is to get food allergy requirements sorted. The Main Dining Room Maître d is the pers…

The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

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The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

…cabin as a result. I heard an interview with, Stephen Payne, who designed Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 transatlantic liner, and he said Cunard asked him to add many more balconies to his original design because they could charge much more per cabin and make the service more profitable. That is why on that ship they have balcony cabins cut into the hull of the ship. Another trend to increase revenue is adding more suites and grouping them into closed off…

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These 4 Overrated Cruise Tips Are Probably Costing You BIG TIME!

…dits, which not only are way above any of the limited perks I would get on Cunard but would have been add on costs of well over $2,000 if I’d gone on Cunard. While some lines do offer a free cruise or nights for high status, you’re going to have to spend hundreds of nights on board and spend a fortune. But, by jumping between lines to find the best itinerary at the best price I know you will spend less and get more overall. Overrated Cruise Tips #…

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I’ve Done 13 Ultra-Luxury Cruises. Here’s What No-One Tells You

…Grill dining and expected that level and approach on an ultra-luxury line. Cunard Queen’s Grill is probably the ultimate in cruise ship dining. It has a refined menu along with the ability to order off menu, all made in a dedicated kitchen for the relatively small numbers in that category on their ships. You have a dedicated table that is yours for every meal, along with three waiters to cater for your every need who get to know your every like an…