…ania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas), although you do have to apply for it cruise by cruise. I also benefitted last year from this and will again this year cruising on Norwegian Aqua. Explora Journeys was status matching only ultra-luxury lines last year like Seabourn, Silversea, Regent, Oceania, SeaDream, and Ritz-Carlton, but this year they’ve added some luxury and premium lines like Azamara and Cunard. Their sister line MSC Cruises has expanded…
…makers “Connecting” with the sea with more balcony cabins Getting European cruise taking levels to the same as in the USA Running more one off “theme” cruises, like heavy metal or other music themes to attract interest groups that had not been on a cruise to go onto ships Getting more “Eastern” travellers into ships, both from East Europe and Asia (especially China) As a passenger I want more about the experience. I want more differentiation to me…
…ou are about to discover my tips on the 8 Best Ways to Avoid The Crowds In Cruise Ports Do you love cruises, but hate the hustle and bustle? In this article, I’ll share eight of the best ways to avoid crowds in a cruise port. Watch my Avoiding Cruise Crowds Video https://youtu.be/myVcEqeBNmM Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/myVcEqeBNmM #1 Check the ports before you book I always check before I go on a cruise how busy each of the ports are going…
…l in attitude and lifestyle). What do you need to know? The average age of cruisers on a Norwegian Cruise will usually be in their forties. The age of cruisers will of course vary a bit by region and time of the year, such as when school holidays are on. However, the profile of passengers on board is likely to be youthful minded couples and families travelling with children. Families are important to the cruise line and they are attracted by the w…
…p I have created these 11 essential tips to help you get the most out of a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic . They are based on my experiences of travelling with them – and drawing on my other cruising experiences: (1) Check if “Cruising like a Norwegian” is going to be suited to your travel style and taste. Do this by reviewing my “4 “things you need know before cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line“. (2) Book the right type if cabi…
…o, people are going as far as wearing the alcohol that they smuggle onto a cruise ship. How To Sneak Alcohol On A Cruise – #7 Miniatures There is a more practical way that people are using which probably has a higher chance of actually being discovered and caught by security. First of those is miniatures. People are buying those small miniature bottles and stuffing those around their luggage. Avoiding Detection Those are the main devices and techn…
…ou’re interested in the cultural and the art side. Baltics is a phenomenal cruise and again lots of different cruise lines go there as well. Some of the smaller cruise ships dock right in the heart of St Petersburg, so if you’re going on a Baltic cruise, look at some of those smaller ship cruise lines. Panama Canal Ever since I was a boy and heard about the Panama Canal, it’s been on my list of things to do. Going through the Panama Canal is a bit…
…moving to Starlink satellites which provide faster and cheaper internet on cruises. Most cruise lines have apps and interactive TVs, which enable me to do everything on the cruise, like see the Daily program, make dining reservations, book excursions, review my account, chat to Guest Services, and so on. Ironically, Regent Seven Seas, that I was sailing with when I wrote this, do not have an app, yet. The downside is it’s getting to where you almo…
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…ned. No tour tours The last time I was in St. Lucia, instead of going on a cruise line tour, and as there’s not much around the cruise port, I used a taxi driver offering to give a tour of the island. But he kept taking me to shopping venues, and places like a beach with bar and restaurant where he clearly was getting some sort of kickback rather than the must-see places. People on my recent Nile River cruise had the same experience with using a C…
…Shouldn’t) River Cruise Unlike ocean cruising, where I believe there is a cruise and a cruise line for everyone, I don’t think the same is true of river cruising. It’s only for some types of travellers. And here is why. They Work Best When.. I’ve been on numerous river cruises in Europe, Asia, and Africa but found they work best when I want to visit a region or country that has one of two issues. Complicated Firstly, I worry the language, culture…
