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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…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / transportation

Cunard and Twinings Afternoon Tea On-Board. A Ritual And Institution.

…od, descended from the original founder of Wedgwood said at the time: “The new Wedgwood tea menu stylishly brings together Cunard’s elegant service and classic luxury with Wedgwood’s finely crafted china and carefully selected premium teas. The venture truly epitomises the essence of England in an unforgettable onboard setting”. Despite all this positivity and promise, Wedgwood went into administration in 2009. It was eventually bought by a Privat…

Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

Attraction / Destinations / England / London / Stately House / United Kingdom

Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

…investiture ceremonies for those who have received honours in the Queen’s New Year and Birthday Honours. It is also used for any Official State Visit Dinners were 160 people are seated at tables laid out in a “U” shape. State Dining Room. This room has large windows overlooking the garden, and a large dark wooden dining table that seats about 20 people. Blue Drawing Room, Music Room and White Drawing Room. These 3 rooms which are interconnected a…

Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

Destinations / Las Vegas / USA

Visiting Las Vegas? Why Hoover Dam, Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge & Lake Mead must be on your to do list

…ver Dam. It also increases capacity and the speed to cross the border. The new bridge is an amazing technical feat, and highly impressive. There was one fatality in building the bridge, unlike the main Hoover Dam which had over 100 deaths. You can walk over the bridge, and you get great photos across to the Hoover Dam wall and Lake Mead. Well worth doing! The video below shows just how high up and what amazing views you will get. Find out more on…

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

Antigua / Arcadia / Barbados / caribbean / cruise / Cruise Ship / cruising / Madeira / P and O / St Kitts / St Lucia / Tips for Travellers / travel

What should you expect when cruising the Caribbean?

…uropean winter. Or, in the case of Cunard, in the period running up to the New Year when it tends to be too rough and is too cold for people to book on their famous transatlantic crossings. It fills in the period before they send their ships on their 3 month round the world cruises from January to March. At the start and end of the Caribbean “season” many cruise lines include Caribbean legs into their ship “repositioning” schedules. My first Carib…