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10 Latest Cruise Rip Off's And How I Avoid Them

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10 Latest Cruise Rip Off’s And How I Avoid Them

…ecialist insurer. They also don’t always cover my pre-existing conditions. Medical cover limits are often lower and coverage starts and ends with the cruise and so if I’m doing flights, pre- or post-stays, I’m not covered. And if the line goes under the policy seems to go too. What do I do? I never buy cruise line cover and use a third-party travel insurance provider and I take out an annual policy, so I am always covered if I must cancel a bookin…

These Cruise Insiders Want Us To Know About This

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Cruise Travel Agents Want Us To Know About These Things

…they have had to try and help get someone home due to an issue at home, a medical problem or something curtailing the cruise. To arrange to fly them home requires a passport. Some pointed to when the Norwegian Escape ran aground in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic and guests were disembarked and had to fly home to the USA. Around 300 guests without passports were not initially allowed to fly home until they could get a passport. It took lots of lo…

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Questions I Should Have Asked BEFORE Cruising the Nile!

…ng and massage. Sun deck with plunge pool and bar. There was no casino nor medical centre. I also realised I had not asked enough about the food and beverage offerings on board before going. Food and beverages On AmaDahlia, breakfast was largely buffet with items ordered from a menu. Lunch a buffet service and dinner a la carte. The menus were relatively tight, with some choice of starters, main courses, and desserts. The food was a mixture of int…

I’ve Learnt The Hard Way Who Should (& Shouldn’t) River Cruise

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There’s Way More To River Cruising Than I’d Realised

…have small fitness centre and massage room. They do not have things like a medical centre or casino. Entertainment is limited with usually a pianist and some local entertainers brought on a few nights. Best And Worst For Despite what lines say in my experience, I also learnt that river cruising is still mostly set up for and catering to an older travellers or those who prefer a more curated and organised way to travel as I have explained. Some lin…

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Don’t Break These 6 Rules Or You’ll Drive Other Cruisers Crazy

…o report if we have signs of norovirus, upset stomachs or vomiting, so the medical team can assess, but some worry they will be isolated for a couple of days in their cabin until it has passed, so they don’t own up. While this annoyed people in the poll, the issue that really drives many passengers mad is others not following the rules on stopping norovirus from spreading and causing an outbreak. And that is by washing hands frequently, especially…

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Antarctica Expedition Lines Don’t Tell You This, Until You’re On Board!

…ruise line pretty much must end the trip because there are no hospitals or medical facilities here. In most cases the ship sails the two days back to Ushuaia Argentina or Puerto Williams Chile. These days if conditions allow, planes can land on Kings George Island in the South Shetlands, so ships can sail there to medevac the patient, cutting just a few days off the trip. This happened to a cruise last season on the ship I was on, Silver Endeavour…

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5 Things Smart Cruisers Always Do – And One They Argue About

…ly to avoid missed-ship nightmares. Buy comprehensive travel insurance—for medical issues, cancellation and emergency evacuation. Check government travel advisories before deciding whether to self-explore or book a line excursion, especially when key sights are far from port. The Great Debate: Travel Agent or Book Direct? Here’s where smart cruisers disagree. Some book direct, confident they can handle everything themselves. Others—including me—sw…

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Repositioning Cruises Explained: Bargains, Hidden Traps, and Must-Know Tips

…Fi will be strong across oceans. Ensure you have travel insurance covering medical evacuation and repatriation. Who Repositioning Cruises Are For (and Not For) Perfect For: Experienced cruisers who love sea days Retirees or flexible travellers Budget-savvy guests wanting luxury for less Solo travellers (great value even with supplements) Not Ideal For: First-time cruisers Families with children Anyone who dislikes long sea days or rough seas Final…