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Revealed: The 7 Mistakes Caribbean Cruisers Make Time and Time Again

…en the downside of mistakenly NOT taking some other things out with you in Caribbean ports. Caribbean Cruisers Not Being Prepared First, these days many islands request we carry government issued photo ID, and some check that with the cruise card when returning to the ship through the port area. I take my UK Driver’s Licence rather than my passport, which if I lose or damage that it’s not as problematic as if it was my passport. But equally import…

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Which Mainstream “Resort” Cruise Line Is BEST? Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, or Carnival?

…ination variety matter because they directly shape where you can go. Royal Caribbean 28 ships (largest fleet in this group) Destinations: Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada/New England, South America Private destinations: Perfect Day at CocoCay, Labadee, Costa Maya Royal has the widest global coverage. Norwegian Cruise Line 19 ships Destinations: Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America Private islands: Great…

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

…en cruising the Caribbean” where I explored why you should be cruising the Caribbean, the main features of the Caribbean Cruise industry and the history of Caribbean and cruising. Also I looked at the impact of cruise industry on the Caribbean. In this article, I give 5 key tips about cruising the Caribbean. If you have any to add, or thoughts, please leave a comment. #1: Review my First Time Cruiser tips I also have an article with 16 key tips fo…

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

Dominica. The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Home of Pirates of the Caribbean And Bubbling Seas Soufriere Dominica Caribbean from the RIB Boat Excursion Dominica is a real gem. I knew very little about it, other than it often gets confused with the Dominican Republic. I found it to be such a jewel and find. Different, distinctive and it really stands out from many of the other Caribbean islands that have started to merge into one generic Caribbe…

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…Caribbean Cruise (April 2024) 112: Oceania Vista 7-Night Tropical Retreats Caribbean (March 2024) 111: Royal Caribbean 6-Night Symphony of the Seas Western Caribbean (March 2024) 110: Silversea Silver Spirit 15-Night South Africa (January 2024) 109: Norwegian Viva 10-Night Westeren Mediterranean (November 2023) 108: Regent Seven Seas Explorer 11-Night Japan (October 2023) 107: Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas 7-Night Western Mediterranean (Sep…

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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Tips : The 10 Things You Need To Know Before Cruising With Them

…d resort-like features that are more common on mainstream lines like Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line or MSC Cruises. Those often have waterparks, bowling alleys and climbing walls. Princess ships tend to be more like a large hotel and so the facilities will centre more on pools, fitness and spa, bars and lounges, theatre and shopping. For example on the Caribbean Princess there were five swimming pools, over five bars and lounges which had…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

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

…ghlight errors many times. The worst was when I noticed on a P&O Britannia Caribbean cruise, they had me as an independent traveller and were asking if I wanted to book a transfer, and for my flight times. I thought it odd, as I had a package with their charter flight back to the UK from Barbados. I raised it and found the line had no return flight booked for me at all. This early check meant they had time to resolve it. By the way, that flight wa…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

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These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…sion of it. So, you could go with the resort type cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean, MSC. More premium cruise lines, like Princess, Celebrity, P&O Cruises UK. And smaller ships like Saga or Fred Olsen. You could even go with German or Italian lines, like AIDA or Costa. The choice is enormous. So, it’s important to decide what kind of experience you want, so you are not unpleasantly surprised. For example, I went on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, which…

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

…een to before on bigger ships, like Molde and Hellesylt. I looked at their Caribbean itineraries and saw instead of sailing out of Florida, they mostly go from Saint Maarten or Oranjestad. Stopping at lesser visited islands that other cruises don’t go to. Such as St. Barts, Guadeloupe, Virgin Gorda, Mayreau – which I’d never even heard of – and Bonaire. On the cruise, they ran a Middle Eastern Bazaar Future Cruise Sales event. Talking about how th…

Caribbean / Destinations / podcast

Episode 91: Caribbean Podcast – 3 Surprises

…online now using the player below: Listen to the other Tips for Travellers Caribbean Podcasts too: Visiting the Caribbean – what to expect Cruising the Caribbean – how to get the most out it Barbados – the ultimate guide for travellers Barbados – the best places to eat on this island of top restaurants   Help me to improve the Tips for Travellers blog by doing a short 10 question survey online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tipsfortravellers    …