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…what I’ve found is the meal just dominates the excursion. I’ve done it in Shanghai, I’ve done it in Hong Kong and I’ve regretted it, because we had these so called traditional meals, but they took up two or more hours of the excursion and that was two or more hours that I could’ve been out taking in the sights. Beach breaks. I also never do excursions that include beach breaks or entrances to resorts. If there’s beaches nearby and there’s great b…

…er ships are way out in a container port. The same for example if visiting Shanghai China where I went on Crystal and was right in town while bigger ships were miles out. Third, by switching between lines instead of staying loyal, you can get deals that way exceeds any perks from being loyal. For example, years ago I used to be loyal to Cunard and so am at their highest tier, but I booked a Holland America South American cruise instead of theirs f…

…They dock in the centre of town where big ships can’t, like when I went to Shanghai on Crystal and we sailed right into the heart of the city, past lines like Norwegian and Cunard having to dock far out in the container port. But what I’ve found, is people I’ve met on board ultra-luxury who really enjoy it are those who are looking for less. They’re not looking for the spectacle, big ship choices, or to be entertained all the time. They’re looking…

…maller ports, dock in city centres that big ships can’t, like Marseille or Shanghai, and they tend to offer more overnights. Food and service is better than premium, the vibe is more grown-up, with two of the five being adults-only, but there are a couple of things that catch people out when they first upgrade from premium lines. For example, dress codes are far more relaxed, often no gala nights at all, jeans and smart trainers are fine in the ev…