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Cruise Ship / Crystal

My Crystal Serenity Review : A Sophisticated Adult Experience

…room, to leave and return to the ship or make a purchase (shops, casino or medical centre). Having travelled extensively on luxury and mass-market brands this transforms the experience and ambience. I am more used to constantly getting my card out to pay for every small item including soda, coffee, drink and ice cream. The business model on those lines is different and affects the total cruise experience. Their fares are set to attract travellers…

Cruise Ship Malta

Cruise Ship

Cruise packing list : What to take and what to leave at home

…ur pharmacy or drugstore, there is a charge to get a prescription from the medical centre and you may find it difficult trying to find the right product in foreign chemists. Guide books and maps if you are planning to self-tour in some ports. Entertainment (e.g. iPod, Tablet, eBook reader, or books). Small backpack to use when on excursions, to carry your camera, identification, water, and something warm, if needed. Magnets. Many cruisers use thes…

Cruise ships Gibraltar

60-Second Cruise Tip

Cruise Tips 48: Importance of Travel Insurance

…t of pocket. If you or a member of your party falls ill while cruising the medical costs on board or in foreign ports could be hefty. If you have to be evacuated from the ship or repatriated home along with the people traveling with you the financial outlay could be significant. It is also advisable to have coverage for lost or theft of baggage and valuable items like cameras, laptops, smartphones and tablets. When taking out insurance ensure your…

travel podcast

Tips on Planning Extended Trips : Tips for Travellers Podcast 157

…Be Passport Ready Ensure is valid Enough empty pages Visas and ESTA 3: Be Medically ready Vaccinations Check-up Dental Prescriptions – check issues on taking into countries Euro medical card First aid kit 4: Insurance Travel insurance – annual may not cover – 60 days and less issue Home insurance – check paid up – advise and see if any restrictions 5: Prepare for the worst Will Back-up of key documents – paper copy – email yourself – email set to…

Seabourn

Seabourn Cruise Tips: Eight Things You Should Know About Cruising With Seabourn

…ely to have to budget for on board are personal shopping, Wi-Fi, gambling, medical, excursions and wines you want to try off their Connoisseur Collection for wine buffs. You will not find promotions and constant activities designed to get you to drive up their on-board revenue. The most promotion I encountered were spa deals, mostly on port days when they were quiet, and the occasional brand feature in the shops. There is not even a photographic c…

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Anthem Of The Seas – 10 Tips, Tricks and Advice

…minor ailments, as you cannot buy many of them in the shops and can avoid medical facility charges this way. For more advice and tips on packing read my articles at TipsForTravellers.com/Cruising 8: Use the technology on board to plan and manage your time Royal Caribbean has placed a great deal of technology on Anthem of the Seas, and the Quantum Class overall. Part of this is to enable them to deal efficiently with so many guests, but it does gi…

Fred Olsen

Fred Olsen Balmoral Norovirus : My Experience

…f you had any symptoms you must stay in your cabin and call reception. The medical centre would then follow up before the Doctor himself visited guests affected in their cabin with medication and to check temperature. There were calls throughout the day from Guest Relations to check if you needed anything, a special room service menu with suitable food and bottles of water were sent to keep people hydrated. The room cleaning staff changed bed line…

Cruise Podcast

Cruising Tip 85: Passenger Restrictions – Who Cannot Cruise Amd Why?

…assist them in port and on board. The Captain can also refuse to let them disembark in any port or when tendering if he or she feels it is too risky. They also usually have the right to request a certificate from a medical professional about your ability to take the cruise. Make sure if you have any unusual factors that you are 100% sure the line will let you cruise – and the way you want to   Check out this episode!…

Uniworld River Cruises

9 Tips for Getting the Most from a River Cruise with Uniworld

…s of sockets and can cater for both USA and European plugs. As there is no medical centre, bring a simple first aid kit and plenty of medication you need. Earplugs and eyeshades can be helpful. Tablet computer or Kindle. There are films and TV channels shown on the in-room TV. Uniworld River Beatrice Stateroom 605 Tip 8: Get to know the crew and explain likes and preferences There are only around 150 guests on many ships and so the crew have time…

Cruise Podcast

Avoiding Sea Sickness Tips – Cruise Tip 98

…behind the ears or wrist bands. Both are available at drugstores and pharmacies. Eat ginger. Look at the horizon and get fresh air. Go on a river cruise as you will not suffer from motion sickness. If none of the above work, visit the medical centre as they will offer an injection which will make you sleep usually but will solve the problem fast. Do not let the fear of sickness put you off a cruise! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher R…

Panama Canal

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise Week 3 Highlights (Aruba to Guatemala via Panama Canal)

…ed to be released into the sea when permitted and hear what cannot be, the Medical Facility, Safety, Engineering Control Room, see the docking and anchor operations and an extensive explanation of the stores and galley and visit to the Bridge. Taking of photographs is prohibited and one of the on-board photographers accompanied the tour to capture pictures, including a signed souvenir one in the Captain’s Chair on the bridge included in the price….