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Dominica

Dominica. The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Home of Pirates of the Caribbean And Bubbling Seas

…will dock either in the capital at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth, like the Queen Mary 2 did when I visited, or at Woodbridge Bay which is about a mile north of the capital . You can see that dock and the Queen Mary 2 docked in the video I made of the island. Passengers step off the ship straight into Roseau, a town of 20,000 people. Right across the road is the tourist information office, which has a small and vibrant local market selling locally…

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Cruise Tips 47: Cunard Transatlantic Crossing

…iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Transatlantic crossing on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 or repositioning cruise on another line? You should go on a Cunard Crossing at least once. It is the only remaining classic journey from the era of crossings before jet travel. They are the only line with a real “ocean liner” versus cruise ship: the Queen Mary 2. It is designed for the rigours of the north Atlantic with a strong hull to withstand the constant b…

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Cruising with Disabilities Advice and Tips

…r balcony. Cunard Queen Mary 2 Wheelchair Access Queens Grill Suite Cunard Queen Mary 2 Wheelchair Access Bathroom Queens Grill Suite Emergency Evacuation Drill, make sure you let the crew know of your needs Before your cruise ship departs on your first day, there will be an emergency evacuation drill. After everyone is on board, about one hour before the ship leaves the port, the Captain or First Officer will announce over the tannoy that there i…

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I’ve Changed My Mind About Cruise Gratuities. Here’s Why

…eciation and Service Charges” on my Scandinavia cruise, while on my Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic voyage it was just called a “service charge”. Maybe they’re renaming them to cloud that they are ramping up the cost of gratuities at the same time. Most lines now have gratuities at between $14 and $20 per person per day based on cabin grade. This also applies to children sharing their parent’s cabin. That adds between $200 and $300 for a couple…

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10 Bucket List Cruises You Absolutely MUST Do Before You Die!

…e. Bucket List Cruises #6: Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Next on my list is a Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic, which I have done five times. Why do I keep doing this? Well, the Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic between Southampton and New York is a historic route on the only true ocean liner in service today. It’s a unique experience. It harks back to the glory days of crossing the Atlantic before aeroplanes and it is a one-of-a-kind ship. In terms of highlights…

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tips: Must-See And Must-Do Sights And Attractions

…nd connections. You are able to tour the Royal Apartments and Throne Room, Mary Queen of Scot’s Chambers. A more recent attraction is The Queen’s Gallery that was opened by The Queen on 29 November 2002, and features changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. The Scottish Parliament. Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town is the very modern Parliament building. It is a very unusual and unexpected feature. You are able to go on free tours which cover…

Jaw-Dropping Things Only A Few Get to See on Cruise Ships

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Jaw-Dropping Things Only A Few Get to See on Cruise Ships

…ruise ship ceremonies, there is one that many do get to see. Like I did on Queen Mary 2, sailing between Sydney and Dubai, and on Queen Victoria between Hawaii and Sydney – and that’s the Crossing the Line Ceremony. This is another longstanding tradition, starting in the Navy, which celebrates the first time a sailor crosses the equator. Sailors and guests, like me, who have crossed the Equator are known as Trusty Shellbacks, and those who have no…

9 Cruises You Must Book Well In Advance

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9 Cruises That Are Best To Book In Advance

…lable, but again, plan ahead to get the ship, itinerary and time you want. Queen Mary 2 pets There are very few options for going cruising with your pet. So, this is one area you have to book way in advance. I have a whole video about cruising with your pets, but one of the best ways is doing a transatlantic cruise on the Queen Mary 2. They only have around 22 kennels, and they are very, very popular. Plus, of course, they’re not doing transatlant…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Skjolden Sognefjord 130 miles Inland

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Skjolden Sognefjord 130 miles Inland

…self. There was no extra charge for this event. Viking Boat Ice Sculpture: Queen Elizabeth Viking Boat Ice Sculpture: Queen Elizabeth Watch the Video I made of Skjolden, including sailing in and the town Evening Entertainment A comedian called John Evans was on. He is a cruse ship regular. It seems there is very much a cruise ship circuit that a group of entertainers ply. He is one of them and he works so well as he understands the audience and wh…

Royal Yacht Britannia: Recommended for a visit this Diamond Jubilee Year

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Royal Yacht Britannia: Recommended for a visit this Diamond Jubilee Year

…John Brown’s Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht proudly served Queen and country for forty-four years. During that time Britannia carried The Queen and the Royal Family on 968 official voyages, from the remotest regions of the South Seas to the deepest divides of Antarctica. At the beginning of January 1997, Britannia set sail from Portsmouth to Hong Kong on her last and longest voyage. On 11 December 1997 Britannia was decommissioned…

Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

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Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

…rooms that are classics and hold their own in spite of their age, like the Queens Lounge, Queens Grill Restaurant, bookshop and library, Yacht club bar and the Midships lounge. · The staff on the QE2 make a real effort to treat you well, get to know what you like and you do feel like individuals even though there are around 1200 of you on board. We both felt we had got to know the people we came in contact with a lot (the room butlers, restaurant…