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How to get a cabin upgrade on a cruise: 9 ways that work for me

…ked for me is special events. When I got married, we booked a Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing for our honeymoon. Our travel agent let the line know that we were going on our honeymoon and were upgraded to a Penthouse Suite. The Agent had good relationships with the cruise line, makes many bookings for them and so was able to get us on an upgrade list. So, if you have a big event coming up, especially your wedding, let the line know. It’s not g…

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

…and quirky entertainment. Cunard with the only ocean liner at sea, boasts Transatlantic crossing, Grills suites options, an Insights programme and white glove afternoon tea. Medallion-class The thing Princess have chosen to be what sets them apart from others is making all their ships what they call Medallion class. This uses a technology entwined with the cruising experience with a wearable medallion, an app linked to it and supposedly better Wi…

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8 Things You’d Didn’t Know You Needed To Know About Cunard!

…Firstly, Cunard is the only cruise line in the world that has a scheduled transatlantic service, which runs roughly from April to October, aboard the Queen Mary 2 between Southampton and New York. They also offer a variety of longer world voyage sailings, including a total world circumnavigation. Cunard’s first-ever world cruise was aboard Laconia in 1922 and that sailing was instrumental in how the line thinks exotic and global to this day. For…

Cruise Ship Casino: What You Need To Know Before You Play

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Cruise Ship Casino: What You Need To Know Before You Play

…I have also seen it change based on where I am sailing. I was on a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing from the UK to the US and the table minimums were really low. $3 on Blackjack. Once we got to New York to head down to the Caribbean, it increased to $5 as more Americans boarded. The biggest change I saw was travelling in Asia, we’d sailed up from Australia to Hong Kong with $5 minimums. Once we got to Hong Kong and there were more Chinese guests onb…

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What’s Got Better (And Worse) Since I Started Cruising?

…eep the formal requirements to stand apart. It was magical going on Cunard transatlantic crossings, with multiple formal nights and everyone in tuxedos and ball gowns, but even they have reduced the number of those nights on their cruises. Overall, though, the relaxation of dress codes is popular and will only get more people into cruising. Dining Dining has also improved massively. When I first started cruising, I only had an option of either goi…

"The Evolution of the Passenger Ship"

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“The Evolution of the Passenger Ship” by Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross

…riety of maritime subjects. From a history of P&O, to the evolution of the transatlantic liner and a number of topics in-between. Chris is a regular speaker aboard cruise ships as well as maritime museums around the world. He’s also been a keynote speaker at conferences and dinners. He deeply enjoys sharing this rich history, and is always touched by how genuinely interested people are to listen and share their own stories. Some of his career high…

 Live Q&A with Gary Bembridge: Your Travel Questions Answered

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 Live Q&A with Gary Bembridge: Your Travel Questions Answered

…oing to go on a little taster cruise, but then we booked the old QE2 to do transatlantic. It took off from there. Bill How soon after that with Johnson and Johnson did you quit your full-time job and start as Tips For Travellers? Gary Well, Bill, my plan had always been when I started working that I was going retire when I was 55. That was always my plan. I decided that when I was in my twenties. Obviously, being with a big corporation, that’s an…

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10 Reasons More Cruisers Than Ever Are Being Denied Boarding

…er the age of six months, and under 12 months on World Cruises, Exotic and Transatlantic crossings. Denied: Prohibited Item Search While I have not seen many cases of people being denied boarding for innocently or mistakenly packing items from the cruise line prohibited list – things like irons, drones, alcohol to even something that looks like a weapon – I have where cruisers refuse permission for a search of themselves or bags. In most cases, pr…

The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

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The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

…heard an interview with, Stephen Payne, who designed Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 transatlantic liner, and he said Cunard asked him to add many more balconies to his original design because they could charge much more per cabin and make the service more profitable. That is why on that ship they have balcony cabins cut into the hull of the ship. Another trend to increase revenue is adding more suites and grouping them into closed off “Ship-within-a-ship”…

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Best And Worst Cruise Lines RIGHT NOW According to Cruisers

…ures like the Queens Room, and the overall layout and design. The flagship transatlantic Queen Mary 2 liner is still getting overall good ratings and reviews, although many reviewers feel Cunard is watering down the experience and it feels more mainstream than luxury these days. I think Cunard created this issue themselves, as their advertising suggests a luxurious experience with White-glove service and glamour, but once on board, it is not quite…