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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

…ergen, Geiranger, Skjolden and Stavanger. In this series I look at Cunard, Queen Elizabeth ship, and tips and advice on each of the stops. The first post was 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure). Also on the blog my “Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Norwegian Fjords” with a background on Norway, the Fjords and 8 Key Tips of you are considering cruising to the area. Sunday 8 July: Bergen. Norway’s 2nd Largest City. Gateway to the Fjords. It…

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

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The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

…pite holding referendums, the people have rejected joining the EU). Cunard Queen Elizabeth in Skjolden Norway My 8 Ultimate Tips for Cruising Norwegian Fjords (1) GO! As I mentioned in the opening, Norway and the Fjords have to be added to everyone’s “must see” list. It is not a surprise to me that many of the areas have been declared World Heritage Sites. The Fjords are more intriguing and impressive than photos can capture. Nature certainly exce…

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Cunard Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Rough Seas Video

…e done a number of Transatlantic Crossings on Cunard ships, both the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary 2. Most of these have been winter crossings and not the more popular summer crossings. The seas and winds are usually much rougher and harsh than in the summer, which is why the main season is in the warm months. I made this short film to show what it is like to be at sea in Force 10 winds and seas classified as “very rough”. The ship, as it is…

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World Cruise Tips and Advice

…dd, please leave a comment and share your ideas with other readers. Cunard Queen Elizabeth in Nagasaki Japan My Day-by-Day World Cruise Insights and Overview Read my 12-part series of the day-by-day account of one of my world cruises at tipsfortravellers.com/bigtrip2 If you enjoyed this post: Follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Sign up for the monthly newsletter. includes a free eBook to download eve…

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Transatlantic Crossing Observations On Queen Mary 2: The Ocean in Motion and Seasickness

…observations and advice for travellers about Crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2. This one is about the motion of the ocean – and tips and advice about seasickness. It was written while on a stormy winter crossing! Here I am on the first morning of our transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York on the stunning Cunard Queen Mary 2. I am sitting in the Grills Concierge Lounge on Deck 9 while Mark, who is travelling with me, sleeps of…

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Transatlantic Crossing on Queen Mary 2 Observations. Keeping Norovirus At Bay

…ng Norovirus from spreading. In addition to the cleansing processes on the Queen Mary 2, the Captain has asked for passengers to wash hands as regularly as possible – with a full 20 seconds washing. In addition, around the ship and public areas are hand alcohol gel dispensers for people to gel their hands when entering food areas and other public places. People can also try and avoid touching areas that everyone else is. Though when passing throug…

Group Cruise 2027: Join Me On An Iconic Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing

…ly use this email address) with the following details: eMail heading: Gary Queen Mary 2 Group Cruise Number of adults and children (plus dates of birth of any children) Country of residence. Cabin grade, or if not known, then preferred cabin type (Britannia inside, ocean view, balcony/ Britannia Club Balcony/ Princes Grill/ Queens Grill Suite) and any preferences for location. Dining preference if in Britannia. You will be booked in First Seating…

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Silversea Silver Whisper Reviews : Letting the Artists of Silversea Entertain

…toric buildings of Tallinn or Helsinki. It has been watching his daughter, Elizabeth, perform in the theatre every night. It is the reason he finally agreed to his wife’s request to try out cruising. Hal’s daughter, Elizabeth, is one of the six strong troupe of singers that entertain guests each night in “The Viennese Lounge”, a tiered theatre at the rear of the ship on Deck 6. Since the age of 5 years, Elizabeth Smith has been putting on shows fo…

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Cunard World Cruise Week Five Highlights (San Francisco to Hawaii)

…of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week five, you can read week four here. San Francisco to Hawaii Day 29 (7 February) San Francisco San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge All Change! It was all change for Sector Three with over 1,000 passengers disembarking and being replaced between…

9 Cruises You Must Book Well In Advance

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9 Cruises That Are Best To Book In Advance

…use there’s such a sense of event – people want to be a part of it. Cunard Queen Elizabeth in Nagasaki Japan Short seasons Another area where I strongly recommend you book in advance is for cruises that have very short seasons. These often tend to be expedition cruises: one example is going through the North East Passage which has a very short season, in fact, it’s a once a year opportunity. This is a very difficult area to go through, and very fe…

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When Will Cruise Lines Resume Sailing? Latest Update List

…l from Greece from June 18. August Cunard (Queen Victoria until August 27, Queen Elizabeth until October 11, Queen Mary 2 until November 12) Viking Ocean (All ocean cruises cancelled until July 31) Virgin Voyages (Cancelled all USA cruises up to and including 17 September. Will sail in UK in August) September Azamara Cruises Click here for more details P&O Cruises Existing cruises on Arcadia, Aurora, Azura & Ventura cancelled to end of August and…