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Should You Use Holland America For Your Caribbean Cruise? Pros And Cons

…ural centre in New York and here’s where you’ll hear more classical music. Newer ships On the newer ships, they also have the Rolling Stone Rock Room which, as the name suggests, is rock music. There’s a huge focus on music on board the ships and it’s great when you’re cruising the Caribbean, come back from a day out at the beach or wherever, and you can basically rotate around those different venues listening to all different types of music. In a…

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9 Top Cruise Tips And Tricks For When Cruising Resumes (Video)

…tu.be/3vF-ehZ5cYk     Watch the cruise tips video on YouTube Subscribe to Tips For Travellers YouTube Channel (click image): Follow Tips For Travellers: Follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Sign up for the monthly newsletter. includes a free eBook to download every month. Never miss a post by signing up below and every new post will be sent direct to you. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email a…

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USA Lifts No-Sail Order, And Here’s Why It’s Not Good News

…t is something to work on. CDC Context On the other hand as I discuss this new framework, and the likely time scales for cruising, it is important to remember that the CDC remains hostile towards cruising and its resumption. They have a Level 3 travel notice that states (and I quote) that the “CDC recommends that travelers defer all cruise travel worldwide”. This advice is not being lifted as part of this process, and the new framework requires th…

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Cruise Extras Worth Paying For. And Those That Are Not

…t wait for late comers self touring or on independent excursions. In ports new to me, I almost always go on a cruise line excursion – even if it is one of the “on your own” tours which are part escorted and part free time. Splash Out On Speciality Dining Speciality Dining is one area that I more torn on. I was in the “not worth it” camp but have moved into the “it is worth spending on” in some cases. Cruise lines have made it a part of the cruise…

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7 Pieces Of Cruise Advice That Will Ruin Your Cruise

…to join an Oceania Cruise were cancelled at short notice, she had to find new flights to get me there on time. This was via Madrid on Iberia, which cost more, but not for me as the package requires them to get me there on time. If I had booked myself that would not have been the case. So, check if you use an agent instead of the line if that will be the case too. Book A “Guaranteed Cabin” Cabin choice is very personal, and while your decision mus…

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

…Further evidence of this focus is they have no solo cabins, even on their newer ships, unlike other similar lines like Holland America, Cunard, and even new entrant Virgin, but the ships do have increasing numbers of cabins that can take a 3rd and 4th guest on sofa or pull-out beds. So, I think it’s going through a shift and that could be throwing regular and historic Princess travellers like me off and why some are feeling it’s different. Like m…

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…