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…ope with is the same number as accessible cabins, they now ban people from travelling with a wheelchair without booking an accessible cabin. All three people that contacted me are now finding that the cost of their cruises has gone up as accessible cabins are at a premium to what they used to book. But do check if this affects you as the policy differs line by line and is likely to keep changing. Getting High Photo by elsaolofsson One item that ha…

…people responded saying they were adding this to their bucket list or even booking. Even friends of mine who have no interest in cruising or the area before based on the posts have asked if I would consider going back as they want to book to come with me. Imagine if up to 200 people were posting on every trip if Wi-Fi allowed them to. Was Silversea Expedition Cruises worth it with all these pros and cons? It was absolutely one of the most magical…

…through the old locks on. If unsure, also check in the fans of a line Facebook groups or Cruise Critic Boards to get recent passengers to confirm which locks the ship that you are looking at used. There is then another major mistake I see people make before finally deciding on the ship, and that is checking if it offers the best way to see the canal and this brings me to my next set of Panama Canal cruise tips. Wrong Ship Experience I have found…

…how long you’re spending in the ports. In another example, friends of mine booked a bucket list Alaska cruise but made a poor choice booking a Norwegian Bliss cruise from Seattle. They were so disappointed as they had almost no time at all in the ports to see the sights. In Juneau, they were only there from 2pm to 10pm which was too late for most tours and exploring, missing going up onto the glaciers and going dog sledding like I had. They were o…

…Also check, for example by asking past passengers on Cruise Critic or Facebook groups, if the ship you are looking at allows guest onto the open bow for the transit as that adds to the transit. Bucket List Cruises #4: French Polynesia Next on my list is French Polynesia. I have been there three times. Why? Well, it is possibly the most beautiful place of all these cruises I’m talking about. It has incredible islands, the most phenomenal people, a…

…xactly the same. The problem is, most cruisers never track and check. They book… and move on. That’s why I always track every cruise I book — and why I recommend you do too. While not every line will match lower fares, it is worth trying! There are three sites I use that should help you too, with steps and explanation on how to use them. CRUISEWATCH.COM – FARE TRACKER Cruisewatch.com is the easiest. Though they tend to cover USA-passenger centric…