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The Best Sights To See In Japan On A Cruise Ship

…njoy cruising vacations, such as in my article Best and Worst Things About Cruising in Japan. But sometimes, pictures can tell the story best. So, with that in mind, here are the best sights I saw and did in the various ports on my Regent Seven Seas Explorer Japanese cruise. I think they will really help any traveller what to see and do in each port. Tokyo – via Cruise Ship What can you see and do in Tokyo? Here are some of my top picks based on w…

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So Many People Have The Wrong Idea About Cunard Cruise Line. Here’s Why.

…u pre-order at either breakfast or lunch. I found a big difference between cruising Princess and Queens Grill here though. Grills Dining Differences In Queens Grill, I can ask for caviar with all the trimmings as often as I want, which I love. In Princess Grill I was told it would be a $60 charge per order. It was on the main menu once, but wasn’t served as in Queens Grill, with the beautiful silver pots and serving utensils. Also, in Princess Gri…

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Reasons To Book Your Cruise With A Travel Agent

…ia, including YouTube and TikTok, as he is an active content creator about cruising, and in the last few years turned his knowledge and passion into becoming a cruise-focused travel agency. He is based in Florida, and has lots of expertise in North America destinations, but also increasingly global routes. https://www.whereswaltertravel.com https://www.whereswaltertravel.com/contactus [email protected] https://twitter.com/WheresWalterTV…

I Put THE 3 Big Issues Cruisers Have With Holland America To The Test!

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I Put THE 3 Big Issues Cruisers Have With Holland America To The Test!

…To have a similar experience and adult-only, or mostly adult, in the main cruising regions at school vacation time would mean looking at the small-ship luxury lines, which are much more expensive. Viking is an adult only line, but other small ship lines like Azamara and Windstar tend to have fewer kids, as will ultra-luxury lines like Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas and so on. So, it seems to me, and those on my group, that while it is still possible…

 I Put Cunard's New First Class "Ship-Within-Ship" To The Test

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 I Put Cunard’s New First Class “Ship-Within-Ship” To The Test

…with the butler was mixed. He was brand new not only to Cunard but also to cruising. So, he was a little bit so-so in terms of his ability as a butler. I ended up leaving him lots of notes and asking for him to do lots of things, which he then did. What was a first for me on Cunard was on the rear of the card with the butler and cabin steward’s names was an explanation and list of what a Cunard butler could do. That was fantastic, as it is always…

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6 NEW Cruise Scams & Tricks To Avoid In 2025

…apply for one before, are going to have to get them online if going to or cruising there. The scammers know this and are already active by launching sites targeting those travellers. If you search online about applying for one of these eVisas, you likely will find many sites appear in the search results. To avoid getting scammed or ripped off, make sure you only are using the official government one for that country. So, look for things like site…

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6 Top Tricks To Beat Today’s Fast Growing Cruise Fares

…e advertising will target you as the algorithms know you are interested in cruising. Over the years, I have kept email folders to track cruise line promotions and here’s what I’ve found are the best ones to look out for. These days, flash sales have great deals with deep discounts, bonus add-ons, upgrades or extra onboard credit. I recently used one when booking a Crystal Cruises Asia trip to review this newly relaunched line from Japan to Manilla…

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Cruise Line Secrets They Don’t Like Talking About

…ime working as a massage and beauty therapist in ship spas, Lucy who runs “Cruising as Crew” YouTube channel and blog said “It is very sales driven. You will be given targets and expected to hit them. This comes from the expectation that you will sell something to every guest that you have” Shops Effy Jewelers Caribbean Shopping Promotion Other than MSC Cruises, it seems the shops on most cruise ships are not operated by the lines themselves. Inst…

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These 4 Overrated Cruise Tips Are Probably Costing You BIG TIME!

…ith another line, you’d have an even more incredible experience. If you’re cruising in the Mediterranean or Asia, many ports are far away from the key towns and sights. Unless you go on a cruise line with smaller ships that can dock within the actual city. For example, lines like Azamara with smaller ships dock in the centre of Marseilles France, while larger ships are way out in a container port. The same for example if visiting Shanghai China wh…

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I Put The Highest Rated European River Cruise Line To The Test: Avalon Waterways

…sailing and paid $800 a night for my Panorama Suite. So, if you are river cruising you must judge value for money knowing it is more costly than most ocean cruise lines and compare it to other river cruise lines not ocean. With that in mind, I can see why Avalon get such good ratings as the combination of service, competitive food, acceptable excursions, pleasant ships, comfortable cabins delivered with a more relaxed and flexible experience sets…

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

…crowded, and noisy Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Best Known For: “Freestyle cruising” — no fixed dining times or dress codes Strong entertainment and nightlife Solo Studio cabins and Solo Lounge The Haven — a suites-only luxury enclave Biggest Negative: Many cruisers feel they are nickel-and-dimed through onboard upcharges MSC Cruises Best Known For: A European/international onboard experience Very competitive pricing (including Kids Sail Free) The…