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The 8 Downsides of Cruising and How To Deal With Them

…and-based holiday, you may have more problems because you’re in and out of airports, maybe experiencing delays or cancelled flights, etc, and that’s quite stressful. But, because so many people are cruising, particularly in the big ports like Miami or Fort Lauderdale or, in Europe, Barcelona, Rome or Southampton, these can be busy, crazy places for both embarking and disembarking your cruise. The logistics of getting 15,000 people on and off ships…

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Cruise Shutdown: What To Do About Cruise Bookings and Plans

…no idea what’s going to happen with the shutdown – everything is up in the air, but what we do know is that the cruise lines are absolutely inundated with people trying to chop and change and cancel. Cruise lines are offering cancellation right up to 48 hours before you embark. Airlines are also offering cancellation and amendment at really short notice for those flights they haven’t cancelled. So, I’m actually doing nothing regarding my bookings….

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Pet Friendly Cruises. 6 Ways You Can Cruise With Your Pet!

…here are a few restrictions on the areas where you can take them for fresh air. It’s extremely popular, and you have to book at least 12 to 18 months in advance. The kennels only operate on the transatlantic service between Hamburg, Southampton, and New York; New York, Southampton, and Hamburg. You can’t travel with pets any other time on Queen Mary 2. River and Canal Your second key option is in Europe, where there are a certain number of cruises…

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Cruise Update #30 (Vaccines, Alaska, Cancellations And More)

…oring requiring proof that travellers have been vaccinated. So far, Qantas Airlines has already confirmed that they will be. Based on all of this, Cruise Critic in the past week asked various lawyers in the US, including Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, to look at if the lines would be able to require vaccinations. Broadly speaking, although it is expected that if the rule came in there may be legal challenges, all agreed that the lines as…

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Cruise Extras Worth Paying For. And Those That Are Not

…he extra. I am not convinced that going to them often though is worth the fairly large extra costs. So, resist the temptation to book packages. If you do want to go and try lots of them, one alternative is to go dining at these specialty venue during lunch, as the surcharge is usually lower. Splash Out On Adult-Only Cabanas If you are on medium and large ships, one of the best things to spend extra on is access to the private adult-only cabana are…

Discover The Best Place To Stay On A Cruise Ship

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Discover The Best Place To Stay On A Cruise Ship. And Why!

…on P&O Britannia where being midships meant I was some distance from the stairs and lifts. They only had one set towards the front and another near the rear of the ship. So, that is a consideration now to ensure I am closer to a set of stairs and lift, as it makes life so much easier. Some vloggers argue that being at the end of the corridor is advised because there is less traffic, less people walking by, and so it is quieter because there is les…

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How to enjoy a stress-free Embarkation Day

…e right layout? Does everything work? I check the lights, the safe and the air-conditioning. Is the cabin set up for my quirks? For me, I check the pillows because, I like feather pillows, and what’s in the mini bar if that’s included. I only drink alcohol-free, caffeine-free and no sugar drinks. So, I know what I’m going to ask to be adjusted, fixed, or changed when I see the cabin steward, or with Guest Services. Meet your Cabin Steward The next…

Mediterranean Cruise Traps To Avoid

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Mediterranean Cruise Traps To Avoid

…ies. Other than from the bus or taxi window while transferring between the airport and ship. To see the cities where Winnie embarks or disembarks, I encouraged her to add hotel stays, or she will not see anything of them. Tiring Second, a week-long Mediterranean cruise can be tiring. Few have sea days for her to relax, as they call into ports daily. She’ll be out exploring most of the day and enjoying the dining and entertainment onboard into the…

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12 Things You Should Never Do In Your Cruise Cabin. And Why!

…tle warmers, electric blankets, and hot plates. Most lines allow personal hair dryers, even though they provide them, and now curling tongs. But how you plug them in is also a potential problem Electric Sockets You cannot use an extension cord with a surge protector, as it could damage a ship electrical system which works differently to those on land. It will be confiscated, usually when your luggage is screened at boarding. When you leave the cab…

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How to get a cabin upgrade on a cruise: 9 ways that work for me

…bin. There was also an issue on my Ponant Le Lyrial sailing, with rattling air-conditioning that disturbed me in the night and that they could not fix. Again, I was moved to a better grade cabin. On a recent Azamara cruise, I had dragging and scraping above in the early hours. When I went to Guest Services, the manager knew off the top of his head that my cabin was below a work area. When he made a note, it was to a page listing other cabins where…

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10 Smart Things To Do If Crossing The Atlantic on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

…d décor referencing the old liners that used to ply this same route before air travel. A Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing is better than a repositioning cruise. If you want to say you sailed on a one-of-a-kind ship and that you are one of the select crowd to have experienced the route and romance of the old Transatlantic liners, then this is the voyage for you. Before you do book, the next smart thing to do is understand exactly what you…