…e and so on. The smaller groups like Crystal, which is part of the massive Hong Kong Genting Group which also owns Dream and Star Cruises, has confirmed funding, as have other lines owned by private or listed companies. So that includes, Fred Olsen, Viking, Windstar and the river cruise lines like AmaWaterways, Avalon, Emerald and CroisiEurope. So, the first good cruise news, is you should not worry that your favourite line will be disappearing. L…
…irky too, like China’s Lantern Festival, Vancouver’s Celebration of Light, Hong Kong’s Dumpling Festival, Day of the Dead in Mexico City or Thailand’s Songkran Water Festival. While the online guide suggests well-known and large festivals (like Coachella in California) as alternatives to Glastonbury and similar UK festivals, you will also discover more unusual and challenging ones too. Travelling abroad for festivals has become a growing trend wit…
…Line; Azamara by Royal Caribbean and Crystal by the Genting Corporation in Hong Kong. The fleet is split into two: “Classic” and “Expedition”. By the end of 2017 there will be 5 five classic ships: Silver Muse, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit. They carry between 296 and 596 guests, and sail to traditional cruise destinations around the world providing a classic cruise experience. On the other hand, the Expedition Fleet…
…, with Crystal Cruises, many people lost thousands of dollars when Genting Hong Kong went bust and Crystal Dream and Star Cruise Lines went under. If you have any doubts, you shouldn’t cruise on these lines. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Cutbacks and experience Of course, financial issues are not just about cruise lines going bust. It’s also about the cutbacks and the experience. Already that is an issue with many cruise lines because post pa…
Cunard Queen Elizabeth Hong Kong In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, provides tips and advice for travellers on how to plan, prepare and get the most out of a world cruise or extended voyage. These trips are expensive and for many a one in a lifetime experience, and so essential to get it right. Listen to the episode: The tips include: Planning and Preparation: Being prepared for everyday events at home Passp…
…nd the world in a 12-week trip that started in Southampton UK and ended in Hong Kong. Most of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week ten, you can read the previous week nine here. South Korea to Nagasaki and Kagoshima in Japan Day 64 (14 March) At sea en route to Busan, South Korea…
…nd the world in a 12-week trip that started in Southampton UK and ended in Hong Kong. Most of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week eight which we spent in Australia, you can read the previous week seven here. Australia (Sydney and Noosa) Day 51 (1 March) Sydney Sydney City View f…
…d weekly. You can subscribe free to Tips For Travellers Podcast (and make sure you get every episode) on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. The episodes planned are: San Francisco Auckland Panama Canal Kennedy Space Center Honolulu La Antigua Guatemala Macau Taipei Hong Kong Nagasaki Hiroshima Kyoto Please support the series by subscribing to podcast, and if you want to purchase a DK Eyewitness Travel Guide if you use this link to Amaz…
…nd the world in a 12-week trip that started in Southampton UK and ended in Hong Kong. Most of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week six, you can read the previous week here. Hawaii to Samoa Day 36 (14 February) At Sea to Samoa Day One On Queen Victoria Grills Deck A bright and sun…
…nd the world in a 12-week trip that started in Southampton UK and ended in Hong Kong. Most of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week five, you can read week four here. San Francisco to Hawaii Day 29 (7 February) San Francisco San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge All Change! It was all…
…nd the world in a 12-week trip that started in Southampton UK and ended in Hong Kong. Most of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week four, you can read the previous week here Puerto Quetzal Guatemala to San Francisco This week saw the completion of the second leg of the World Voyag…
