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Princess Cruises Versus Celebrity Cruises: Which Is Better?

…nges. The main theatre shows are the same too. They are all song-and-dance review shows. On the newer ships, with more modern theatres, the shows are a bit bigger and glitzier, like “Rock Opera” on Princess, and “Kaleidoscope” on Edge. They have guest entertainers with the usual singers, magicians and so on. They have big casinos. Dress Codes Their dress codes follow a classical and traditional cruise approach, with a mix of smart casual and dress…

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Is Princess Cruises On A Journey Downwards? What Are They Getting Right And Wrong?

…ing things, the app on all my trips was very glitchy. And social media and review sites are full of the same comments. The Apps on less technology leading lines, like Holland America and Celebrity Cruises worked better, though admittedly, there were less features. Wi-Fi Like most, I was expecting amazing Wi-Fi from all the hype. On all my three trips, Medallion Net was not as good as on other cruise lines. I’ve seen lots of people posting about fr…

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I Made A Cruiser Go Back On A Line He Hates

…d Onboard. Plus, they’ve ditched the standard cruise themed song and dance review shows that he found dull previously with the One Step Dance company in a modern high tech World Stage theatre. More up-sells Also, importantly for him, it has a big, busy casino with many blackjack tables and low table minimums. The other sell was The Retreat. An exclusive area with a group of cabanas that we could hire for the entire cruise, which was way better – a…

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What’s Got Better (And Worse) Since I Started Cruising?

…se, like see the Daily program, make dining reservations, book excursions, review my account, chat to Guest Services, and so on. Ironically, Regent Seven Seas, that I was sailing with when I wrote this, do not have an app, yet. The downside is it’s getting to where you almost need a smartphone to go on a cruise, which isn’t particularly inclusive – and this was the case on my recent Disney Magic cruise, where everything had to be done on the phone…

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9 Things Smart Cruisers Always Do in The Run Up To Their Cruise

…n have an Orange-themed night, so I brought something for that. Thirdly, I review my excursions to see if I need anything like hiking boots or other gear I may not usually take. Then I put all the ports on my phone weather app to see what I need. It was clear temperatures would vary so needed layers, waterproof outer layer, and warm hat. One other thing I check is are there any first aid kit items I should stock up on. I’ve been surprised how many…

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7 Cruise Dining Traps Too Many Cruisers Fall Into

…Outs I also recommend following some guidelines that the well-known cruise review site, Cruise Critic, has about what to do and avoid in the buffet. It’s a list I follow and has worked for me. They suggest avoiding foods and serving implements that others will have manhandled. Focus on items served by the crew, like stations making fresh sandwiches, carvery, salad, pasta and so on. Avoid foods that could go off or not be perfect if sitting for a w…

MSC Cruises One to Avoid? - I Cruised on The World's Most Misunderstood Cruise Line

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Is MSC Cruises One to Avoid? – I Cruised on The World’s Most Misunderstood Cruise Line

…Virtuosa’s shows are less impressive. They’re smaller scale song and dance review shows like older fashioned classic lines have. They launched an ABBA show while I was on board, that was basic and more akin to the Abba deck party on so many lines with just better costumes and more dancers. They did have an opera and ballet show that went down well though. Even the added charge shows in the Carousel Lounge by their Cirque du Soleil style troupe was…

The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now (According to those in the know!)

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The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now!

…think as it is a smaller audience due to the cost, this helps the positive reviews and ratings. Viking has very loyal and repeat fans who review often and are also fast to defend the line. However, I agree that they are a slick and stylish line. The reason I rate them less highly than the ratings suggest is although I cruised them twice, I do feel the fares are high for what they provide. I feel the line works best for travellers that like a more…

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I Test Out The VIP-Only Area On Norwegian Cruise Line: The Haven

…nd David”, one of the biggest YouTube cruise channels, released a critical review raising many issues and complaints about it. So much so, that many that friends of mine suggested I cancel, as they knew that it was THE most expensive Mediterranean cruise I had ever booked. In the end I went, hoping that as they’d been on the maiden voyage, things might have improved. This is what I discovered. What is The Haven? What is “The Haven”? It’s what’s kn…

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Why Are Norwegian Cruise Line Cruisers Are So Unhappy?

…shows like “Deal or No Deal”. For their production show called “Icons” – a review show featuring the songs of iconic stars through the ages – it had a cabaret style layout. For a Prom party show inspired by the one in “Back to the Future” it was an open space for dancing with podiums. Most evenings it also became the nightclub. It seemed to have small capacity for the size of the ship, so getting bookings for the shows I needed to move fast. Indul…

Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

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Putting The Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To The Test

…the Best (& Worst) “Ships-Within-A-Ship” To the Test Although most cruise reviewers say there are five, there are strictly speaking only two cruise lines that truly have a “ship-within-a-ship”. A fully self-contained world where passengers paying at least $500 per person a night for a suite are given the special entry card to a door that lets them step out of the regular cruise ship and into an exclusive VIP (Very Important Passenger) one. Once i…