…ill help you pack better, save money and make more of your time on board a cruise ship. Watch the Cruise Tips Video: The bloggers are: Danielle Fear : http://www.cruisemiss.com Dave Monk: http://www.shipmonk.com Emma Leteace: http://wwww.cruisingisntjustforoldpeople.co.uk Flavia Gray: http://www.shipsandchampagne.com Gary Bembridge: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com If you enjoyed this post: Follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube, Instagram, Fac…
…. The questions were the same as the one for departing guests. Unlike many cruise lines I have been on the end-of-cruise survey process is a manual one still, whereas these tend to be done by the others online – with a link being sent out to guests. Camera Club Sector 2 This was launched today, with the challenges for this sector being (1) Macro (close up photographs), (2) Landscapes and (3) Panama. There will be a repeat of the “Camera Basics” ta…
…r tours for less money. Tours often have less people on each tour than the cruise line equivalent. When the cruise line one is sold out, or you are wait listed. Ability to read detailed reviews and photographs from previous travellers that have done them. Cruise lines tend not to have any, or many, of these available. Most guarantee to get you back to the ship in time for departure, or they will fund and get you to the next stop to pick up the shi…
…the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Should you use a cruise agent? Booking a cruise is not the time to be your own travel agent. Anyone new to cruising should use a cruise-specialist agent. They help find the best cruise line to meet your tastes and choose the right cabin from among the different grades and types. You often get better deals using an agent than going direct as they may offer extra discounts or benefits, like o…
…idge author of “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruise-travelers-handbook Subscribe free on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio One of the risks with the daily port-to-port schedule on most cruises, especially in the Caribbean, is that the stops can start to blur into each other. So while you get an overall Caribbean exp…
…nly nudist cruises run by Bare Necessities, swingers cruises run by Desire Cruises and Bliss Cruises and some Gay Party Circuit cruises with a raunchy reputation run by Atlantis Events. I do talk about these in more detail in my “Naughty” Tips ONLY Cruisers Over 18 Should Know About” blog if you do want to explore those! But, if none of the guaranteed adult-only options appeal or work, how can you minimise the chance of going on a cruise that has…
…let me explain, what Silversea Expedition is. What is Silversea Expedition Cruises? Silversea is an ultra-luxury cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean Group. They have a classic fleet doing regular port-based cruising in places like the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, and so on. They also have an expedition fleet with, at time of recording, three ships focused on the Polar regions (Silver Endeavour, Silver Cloud, and Silver Wind) and one ship in…
…idge author of “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Plan a cruise to avoid tendering – especially when on big ships Tendering happens when a ship cannot dock in port and has to use tender boats to ferry passengers to and from land. Some reasons why your ship may not be able to dock include the port being f…
…ey need to fix, and to suggest any changes and additions. It is called The Cruise Globe ( https://www.TheCruiseGlobe.com ) and you will be able to enter all your past cruises and they will show up on your own personal online The Cruise Globe (as in the video below) I have put about 20 cruises in so far, and it is amazing fun as I can see which parts of the world I have covered, and zoom in to see details of where I docked and various quirks on my…
…s including your passport and another photo ID, such as a driver’s license Cruise tickets. Credit card, or cash to cover on-board spend. You have to provide this when checking on. Some cruise lines do not take debit cards, so check in advance. Valuables like cameras, tablets and laptops. Important documents like travel insurance documents, emergency contact numbers and copies of passport, visas and vaccination certificates. Things you may need bef…
…uality French cuisine, French wines and enjoy the sights. If you prefer to cruise during the day with a meal, they do offer a Lunch Cruise. This has a choice of a menu with or without drinks. It is ideal for families as they offer a children’s menu on these. Final thought…. Cruising on the Seine is, in my view, something every visitor to Paris should do. Even if on a repeat visit. Make a plan to do it before you explore the city. It will reveal th…
