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Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

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I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

Cruise Ship / Holland America

Considerations when booking your port excursions. My Holland America cruise dilemma!

…lly I get to see the place I have always wanted to see. Civitavecchia (for Rome). Self exploring the town. I have decided not to spend the time traveling into Rome and am going to explore the small town itself. I once went there on a cruise and am going to explore and find tips for travellers visiting this port who want to stay local and not go on any excursion. It is a very common stop on Mediterranean cruises and I think there is an opportunity…

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7 Reasons Smart Cruisers Stay On Board During Port Days

…urs from Paris, Livorno 1.5 hours to Florence, Civitavecchia about that to Rome, La Spezia about the same to get to Cinque Terre, and so on. My top tip is if your itinerary has the name of a famous city like say Florence, but in brackets after it has another name like in this case Livorno or say Venice with either Ravenna or Trieste after it, then that means the ship is docked far away and so a costly 7- to 10-hour excursion is needed to see the p…

7 Best Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising

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7 Cruises To Consider For Your Return To Cruising (After the Shutdown)

…y of Florence. And of course, you’ll get to see all the beautiful parts of Rome. Plus, you’ll normally have other places to see: you might go to Monte Carlo or Monaco, so you’ll get to see a slice of different countries. You’ll see Spain, you’ll see France, you’ll see Italy. That definitely is a great cruise to do and it’s worth considering as both Barcelona and Rome are major cruising ports and although both those countries suffered really badly…

Cruise Ship / MSC

MSC Cruises Tips: My Observations, Review and Top Cruising Advice

…commentary on the bus and then escorted us separately when off the bus. In Rome it was also a joint tour but the guide escorting us on our walking tour but he spoke both French and English. There are eight categories of tours offered by MSC, and most are available in each port. These are: • City Tour: exploring the city centre mostly on bus with stops to view significant sights mostly from the exterior. • Culture and History: visits to must-see lo…

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…30: Windstar Wind Surf 8-Nights Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast (Venice to Rome) (13 – 21 May 2026) 129: Holland America 31-Night Oosterdam South America, Inca & Panama Canal Discovery (8 March – 8 April 2026) 128: Group Cruise: Holland America Zuiderdam 15-Night Panama Canal (31 January – 15 February 2026) 127: Oceania Riviera 19-Night Sydney to Papeete (10 – 28 December 2025) 126: Regent Splendor 15-Night New York – Miami Caribbean (2 – 17 Novem…

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The Worst Mediterranean Cruise Ports Are Also The Best

…s. It is an uninspiring, slightly run-down town with little to see and do. Rome, one of the most historically rich cities in the world with incredible sights like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City is an hour to hour and half away. Livorno is also an unattractive, busy industrial cruise port. But the grand city of Florence, with Michelangelo’s David, Ponte Vecchio bridge, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of…

ATHENS, GREECE: Observations and top tips for visitors

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ATHENS, GREECE: Observations and top tips for visitors

…Or perhaps even as part of a trip to visit other ancient world cities like Rome and Florence in Italy or Istanbul in Turkey. • While the historical sights are very interesting and worth seeing, there is not a lot to keep you occupied and engaged for many days. Days that you could better use on the islands or sight seeing elsewhere. • It is though worth planning a trip to Athens on your way to the islands as so many people will take direct or chart…

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…30: Windstar Wind Surf 8-Nights Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast (Venice to Rome) (13 – 21 May 2026) 129: Holland America 31-Night Oosterdam South America, Inca & Panama Canal Discovery (8 March – 8 April 2026) 128: Group Cruise: Holland America Zuiderdam 15-Night Panama Canal (31 January – 15 February 2026) 127: Oceania Riviera 19-Night Sydney to Papeete (10 – 28 December 2025) 126: Regent Splendor 15-Night New York – Miami Caribbean (2 – 17 Novem…