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…choosing the wrong cruise line. For example if you like dressing up, then Cunard has more formal nights and is strict about people sticking to dress codes, even informal nights requires men to wear jackets. If you dislike having children around you then P&O offers some adult-only ships. Carnival is informal and fun focused with lots of activities on deck and so ideal for people that like a party. Agents have the knowledge to navigate you through…

…st ships in any fleet. The following are best known for their solo cabins: Cunard (Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria). Norwegian Cruise Line. They have a specific solo guest haven on their newer and larger ships. P&O Cruises. They have solo cabins on all of their newer ships including Azura, Ventura, Arcadia, Aurora, Oriana and Britannia. Fred Olsen. All their ships offer solo cabins. Costa Cruises have some single cabins, both inside and outside…

…e, you can cruise around the Mediterranean and Caribbean on the following: Cunard or Holland America which offer a more formal and traditional cruising experience and is likely to have more older couples of 60 and above. Royal Caribbean which provides high-energy resort attractions like rock climbing, ice skating and water slides and will be more full of families and young couples. Seabourn, Crystal and Silversea which sail smaller ultra-luxury sh…

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Britannia Dining Room Gary Bembridge author of “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Bad Habits To Avoid : Fixed Dining If you are on fixed dining on a cruise, there is an etiquette to follow when it comes to time keeping. Fixed dining is still very common on most cruise lines. It…

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Passengers in Insights Lecture Gary Bembridge author of “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Passenger Restrictions: Who Cannot Cruise And Why Although your agent is likely to guide you when booking, you should check if your cruise line has any restrictions in types of passengers…

Cunard Queen Mary 2 In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook“, “Essential Cruise Tips” and “River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks” shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Avoiding Norovirus This is a form of gastrointestinal illness which usually causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. People with it can also have headaches, fever and stomach cramps. It is also common on land wit…

…r incarnation. Her Majesty the Queen has named a number of ships including Cunard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, and P&O Cruises Britannia. Movies stars are another popular choice with people like Helen Mirran for P&O Ventura, Sophia Loren for MSC, Joanna Lumley for Viking Odin and Julie Andrews for Crystal Serenity. The role is usually taken by women, but not exclusively. Godmothers usually bless and name the ship at extravagant red-carpet cer…