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You Shouldn’t Cruise on These Lines. Here’s Why

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You Shouldn’t Cruise on These Lines. Here’s Why

…bie and Kent, because it’s going to be a completely different line. That’s new management, new crew, and we just don’t know how that’s going to settle down. #3 Burnt The third area of cruise lines I avoid are those I have grown apart from. Over time, our tastes change. My very first ship was P&O Aurora. And because it was my first ship, I stuck with P&O Cruises after that. I booked a Mediterranean cruise. It was fine. Then, I tried Cunard, and I r…

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6 Ways Cruising Is Changing This Year. Are You Ready?

…many issues, as with Norwegian Prima and so on. Be cautious about booking new ships for 2023 and into 2024, and maybe stick with those already in service. Fuller One thing for certain is expect much fuller ships ahead. As I found out, it is a big shock if you’ve cruised in 2021 or 2022 when many ships were only 50 % to 60% full. I have seen Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Groups all saying they expect in summer they will run a…

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I Made A Cruiser Go Back On A Line He Hates

…erdam he had previously been on. It’s also the class and template that the new Cunard Queen Anne is using. So, that piqued his interest. Next, I pointed out that we could get a suite for 30% less than one in Cunard Queens Grill. And, like with Queens Grill, we would have a dedicated restaurant, called Club Orange. I also pushed the entertainment versus Cunard, like the now expanded Music Walk area with live music rotating every night between Rolli…

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

…s which used to cater for a much older audience, like Celebrity with their new Edge Class ships that offer modern designs and trendy onboard venues, like Eden and The Club. And also with the launch of Virgin Voyages and their efforts to attract a younger crowd, with funky ships and events. There is now also a big focus on families and multi-generational groups, and that’s not just on the resort lines like Royal Caribbean or Carnival. I’m seeing mo…

6 Hot Topics Dividing Cruisers RIGHT NOW

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6 Hot Topics Dividing Cruisers RIGHT NOW

…for suite guests. Many lines, including Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and the new Princess class of ships also have these areas. Some cruisers love them because they pay a little extra, and can tap into all the buzz, facilities, shows a big ship offers, and have a place to retreat and get away from the bustle, lines, noise, and crowds. Which on something like a ship like MSC Virtuosa, which carries 6,000 people, it did. However, detractors feel lines…

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Why Are People Still Falling for these CRUISE CABIN TRAPS?

…tter cabin that matches what you paid. In the past you could often get the new lower fare, but lines are increasingly putting in their terms and conditions that they will not fare match once we have booked. But I am still finding there is a good chance to get a cabin matching the new lower fares, as if fares are going down it means the ship is not full. Don’t fall into the trap of not checking to see if you can get a better cabin for your money af…

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Too Many Cruisers Fall For These Cruise Drink Package Traps

…ure to use the full range of the package. If you have any other tips and watch-outs of drinks packages, leave them in the comments.   Subscribe to my Tips For Travellers Newsletter for latest news, offers and bonus content * indicates required Email Address * View previous campaigns…

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Regent Claims It’s the BEST Cruise Line – Here’s What I Found!

…on Regent Seven Seas Cruises newest ship, the Grandeur, the line launched new advertising promising that “nobody does it better”. In in they also claimed to have the “world’s most luxurious fleet”, and that no cruise line beats them on destination experiences, hospitality, luxury spaces, and dining. Having been on Regent Seven Seas Cruises before, while I found them great, I didn’t think they beat every line, so this latest trip turned into the p…

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What Cruise Lines Are Non-USA Owned? You’ll Be Surprised. Guaranteed!

…ely Owned US private companies own Windstar, American Cruise Line, and the New Four Seasons Yachts, which is owned by a real estate mogul who owns several Four Seasons properties working in partnership with the hotel chain. With the USA side clarified, time to dive into the lines owned and operated 100% out of the USA. European Owned Lines There are four privately owned cruise groups in Europe. MSC Group The largest and most significant are the tw…

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Smart Cruisers ALWAYS Get Off The Ship in THESE Ports. Here’s Why

…in they missed four Caribbean ports on their Island Princess cruise out of New York. Life events may even get in the way, like your ability to travel, unplanned family changes and so on. Before staying on board consider that you may never return to this port again in your lifetime. And ask if you will regret it if that is the case. Ship Is Quiet Another reason many like staying on board is the ship is quiet, and they have the venues to themselves….

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