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Live On Cruise Ships: What It REALLY Takes (And Costs!)

…ing of loyalty where possible. Not many do, with MSC Cruises matching even hotel and airline loyalty levels, and at times Virgin Voyages run loyalty matching programs. Jumping Ships There was one thing that everyone did, even when sticking to one line, and that was to keep jumping and changing between ships. Why? All said that first, to get the best and lowest price in any week as fares do vary based on demand on different ships but also, as I tal…

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The Dark Side of Living on Cruise Ships: By Those Who’ve Done it!

…want people to do. A few years back, I had dinner during a cruise with the Hotel Director and asked him about someone I heard had been living on the ship for some time. He told me they were working to tactfully get the person to leave the ship, as the guest was older, frailer, and increasingly expecting and demanding more help and care from the crew. He said cruise ships are not designed for assisted or help with care living, but for short-term va…

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What Cruise Lines Are Non-USA Owned? You’ll Be Surprised. Guaranteed!

…garitaville at Sea, Ritz Carlton Yachts, which is not part of Ritz Carlton Hotels but just licenses the name, Quark Expedition line, and the Greek line Celestyal Cruises, which I had always thought was Greek owned and operated. USA Privately Owned US private companies own Windstar, American Cruise Line, and the New Four Seasons Yachts, which is owned by a real estate mogul who owns several Four Seasons properties working in partnership with the ho…

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I Put The Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines To The Test: Silversea vs Regent Seven Seas vs Crystal vs Seabourn

…the most inclusive, including excursions and often flights, transfers, and hotel stays in some fare levels. Who Owns These Lines? Silversea → Royal Caribbean Group Seabourn → Carnival Corporation Regent Seven Seas → Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Crystal → Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (Heritage Group) What Each Line Is Best Known For Line Best Known For Drawbacks Silversea Widest range of itineraries, butler service throughout, immersive SALT r…

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I’ve Done 13 Ultra-Luxury Cruises. Here’s What No-One Tells You

…y, and not as feature led as the other categories. It tends to be quite subdued, with a more an upmarket boutique style to it. There’s no grand atriums and big signature features. The decor is discrete and subdued. It’s about cosy lounges and intimate bars. There aren’t big dramatic flourishes. What you step on board is quiet and calm. default The other thing new to ultra-luxury cruisers discover is the venues aren’t crowded. They can always get a…

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I’ve Done 5 Oceania Cruises. Oceania Cruises Watch Outs: What You Should Know

…plated meals, it has off-menu classics that are made-to-order not mass produced like Beef Wellington and Duck à l’Orange, and tableside flambé desserts like Cherries Jubilee. Also to ensure the finest cuisine experience the Queens Grill Maître d’ and Chef will happily get the kitchen to make something completely bespoke. Like curries and dairy-free Baked Alaska that my partner has custom made when cruising in Cunard Queens Grill. But also, as Oce…

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Adult Cruise Tips: Tips EVERY Adult Cruiser Should Be Using

…although not many follow the rule. But most have spa areas only open for adults. Adult Cruise Tips: High Seas Another important thing to understand as an adult cruiser, and an important tip, is that while in some countries recreational drugs are legal, they are not on any line or ship. For example, in the United States cannabis and related products are legal in several states for medical and recreational use for adults over 21 years old. But it i…

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I Put The Luxury Belmond Hiram Bingham Train To Machu Picchu To The Test

…, there was another included treat. Cocktails and canapes stop at the only hotel located at the entrance of the site, the luxurious Belmond owned and run Sanctuary Lodge before catching the dedicated Hiram Bingham busses back down to Aguas Calientes to rejoin the train. Timed to arrive just in time for the 17:50 departure I reboarded the train to the same table as on the way out. Shortly after departure, a 3-course dinner was served. Again, an exc…