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More Cruisers Are Being BUMPED From Their Cruises Than Ever. Here’s Why!

…was also due to them redeploying Ventura, to sail three new itineraries in Europe out of the UK where demand for them was greater. I also saw Cunard launch their 2027 sailing program but abruptly pull it. I can see now they have relaunched it, that they have moved Queen Elizabeth’s home base from Miami and Seattle sailing the Caribbean and Alaska to in 2027 be home based in Europe to do fly Mediterranean cruises. The second reason I’m seeing peopl…

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Which Mainstream “Resort” Cruise Line Is BEST? Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, or Carnival?

…y expanding Destinations: Mediterranean (core market), Caribbean, Northern Europe, Middle East, South America, Africa Private island: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve MSC is strongest in Europe but expanding globally. Carnival Cruise Line 27 ships Focused heavily on U.S. homeports Destinations: Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Alaska, Australia Carnival has the smallest global footprint, mostly sailing shorter, affordable U.S.-based itineraries. Fare Diffe…

Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

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Cunard Queen Elizabeth: 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure)

…ransatlantic Crossing, Q3 Penthouse Review) Queen Victoria (Short Northern Europe Cruise) Queen Elizabeth (Short Northern Europe Cruise, and now this Norway Fjords & Fountains) Queen Mary in Long Beach. I have visited this ship twice now, and she is worth visiting add my Queen Mary Review discusses. I adore Cunard and, for me, they are the only line I travel with. I have tried some others, but the style, approach and the decor of Cunard Ships and…

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

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What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

…bean trips – and the area is by far the most popular part of the world for European Cruise lines like Cunard, P&O and Costa to send their ships to during the European winter. Or, in the case of Cunard, in the period running up to the New Year when it tends to be too rough and is too cold for people to book on their famous transatlantic crossings. It fills in the period before they send their ships on their 3 month round the world cruises from Janu…

Flying, the train and Terminal 5

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Flying, the train and Terminal 5

…much better to go by Eurostar if you can. And in fact increasingly around Europe by train, than put oneself through the airport and pack-them-in short haul flights. I have been to and from Paris at least twice a month now for the last 6 months. All except this one has been on the Eurostar. My original posting on this with the case for and against: click here. I went through the new BA Terminal 5 at London Heathrow. It worked smoothly and efficien…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard Line History: 10 Key Events That Define This Iconic Cruise Line

…ed between Europe and the “New World”, with most of the major countries of Europe building ships to compete with the business of transporting mail, goods and, more importantly, people. There have been many ups and downs for Cunard during their history. 10 of these key milestones and events are: Sinking of Cunard’s Lusitania on 7 May 1915 by German Submarines during the First World War. The ship sank in just 18 minutes, and 1198 out of 1959 people…

Cruise Ship / Holland America

Considerations when booking your port excursions. My Holland America cruise dilemma!

…The cities can be up to 2 or more hours away by car or coach. Examples in Europe of this are Livorno for Pisa and Florence and Cititavecchia for Rome. The place you call in can be unattractive and not worth exploring and if you stay on board you may be looking at containers and cranes. I still though often avoid the excursions into the main cities as they will be 9 hours long with up to 4 or 5 hours being the transfer there and back. I only go if…

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Top Four Tips For Choosing Your Perfect Cruise

…cruise will give a flavor for it. It could be, for example, somewhere like Europe that you are nervous of visiting because you are worried about dealing with the complexity of different languages, currencies and cultures if you travel there independently. Draw up a list of what is important to you, and your family, in a vacation and resort before looking at any cruise line. For example: Are you looking for non-stop entertainment and activities or…

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European Embarkation and Disembarkation Ports : Tips For Travellers 195

…or TuneIn Radio. This show covers among other topics: Main cruise ports in Europe Tips including: Consider the ease and accessibility of the port when deciding which cruise to book Allow lots of time to join your ship Book a transfer with the cruise line If arranging your own transfer use a cruise transfer specialist On disembarkation day don’t book flights too early Consider booking a transfer to the airport through the line Plan you disembarkati…

Oulanka National Park Finland canoe trip with Outdoor Passion Finland

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Visit Finland Tips – 9 Must-Do Summer Wilderness Activities

…track then I recommend considering visiting. It is affectionately called “Europe’s Last Great Wilderness” by the tourist board and locals. I think with a lot of justification. You can read the ten surprising things I discovered about the Ruka-Kuusamo region. I travelled as a guest of the Visit Finland tourist board who wanted to showcase what the Ruka-Kuusamo and nearby parts of the country has to offer summer tourists. The peak season is winter…

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Emerald Waterways River Cruise Tips – Are They The Best For Your European River Cruise?

…rways, if you are considering travelling with them on one of the rivers of Europe. Who are Emerald Waterways? They are recent entrants to European river cruising, launching in 2014 with modern premium ships. They are part of a large global escorted tours company founded in Australia by Glen Moroney in the 1980s, and run the luxury Scenic River Cruise Company. Emerald Waterways Emerald Dawn They do some things consistent with other European River C…