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The Best Sights To See In Japan On A Cruise Ship

…nded by huge skyscrapers – but still with a large lake and traditional tea houses. Then it was time to head to my cruise ship, Regent Seven Seas Explorer in Yokohama to board for my 10-night Japan adventure. Shimizu – via Cruise Ship The first port of call was Shimizu. I went on an excursion that first headed to the Nihondaira cable car for a 5-minute ride to the beautiful Kunozan Toshogu shrine. A shrine for the man who united Japan. The only way…

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Why Are Norwegian Cruise Line Cruisers Are So Unhappy?

…ub was always standing room only, and across the way the Syd Norman’s Pour House live music venue was rammed full and hard to get into. I think what’s also important about this ship is that it is designed for warm weather sailings, as I saw on my sailing which was a chillier November in Europe, and the ship became cramped inside when people could not be out on the open deck spaces. But this was further exacerbated by something Norwegian dialed up…

I Test Seabourn Expedition Cruising To See Why Cruisers Are So Unhappy

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I Test Seabourn Expedition Cruising To See Why Cruisers Are So Unhappy

…main grades: Veranda, which are the bulk of them, Penthouse, Panorama Penthouse, and then big suites like a two-level Wintergarden suite. I splashed out on what I discovered was probably one of the best cabins that I have ever cruised in, a Panorama Penthouse suite. There are 16 of them. It was a great size, incredibly quiet (even the air conditioning was silent), fabulous bathroom, comfy bed, plush bedding, and nice balcony. It also had a mini-b…

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Too Many Cruisers Fall For These Cruise Drink Package Traps

…ays recommend when choosing between packages to check if they include only house brands and not premium brands. If you’re fussy about the brand of beer, spirit or wine that could be key in deciding which package is right. Some lines are better at listing these, for example, I think Norwegian Cruise Line’s online flyer is excellent as it shows all the brands covered. I also told Richard to check if the price quoted per day includes service charge/g…

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Panama Canal Cruise Tips: What Everyone Gets Wrong And Why

…ips heading the other way, until we reached Gamboa. This town was built to house people building the canal and now where the Panama Canal dredging operation is based. Culebra Cut Not long after there, we headed into and along the narrow channel blasted deep into hard rock about 9 miles long and only 120 feet deep. It is now known as the Culebra Cut but used to be called the Galliard Cut after the key engineer responsible for overseeing building it…

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Too Many Holland America Cruisers Keep Getting This Wrong

…w will don something orange, a nod to their Dutch heritage referencing the House of Orange Royal Family, and it has three main elements. A Dutch dinner menu in the main dining room and in the Lido Buffet. Usually, before the party kicks off, there’s a high energy, interactive and party-like Senior Officer versus Passenger Music Trivia quiz. Then the party starts with a line dance to YMCA, which passengers can learn beforehand, before the main danc…

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Holland America Tips: Here’s What No-One Else Warns About

…of live music guest artists, on my cruise a South American duo, and the in-house Dam Band, a four-piece band that mostly performs for the production shows. On the newer Pinnacle-class ships, there are more venues. So instead of the Rolling Stone Lounge with one band, there are two venues with dedicated bands each, the incredible BB King’s Blues Club and the Rolling Stone Rock Room. Also, as the ships of all classes go through updates and refits, t…

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How I Preserve My Cruise Memories: My Post-Trip Ritual With The Cruise Maps

…om my other major milestone trips are displayed across another room in the house, turning my travel history into actual home decor. The Tech Behind the Maps: Real Satellite Tracking What makes these maps and cards so special — and why I partnered with them — is that they don’t just print a generic brochure itinerary. They show exactly where your ship went. The Cruise Maps and The Cruise Globe were founded by a fantastic trio of friends of mine: ge…