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2024 Cruise Watch Outs! Changes That You Need to Know And Worry About

…there is some good news wrapped up within all of this in the next issue. #4 2024 Cruise Watch Outs – New Ship Challenges The cruise lines have still committed to investors to add capacity in 2024, which means nine new ocean cruise ships for us to try this year. And the good news is it looks like the delays and disruptions we saw the last two years where most new ship launches had to be pushed back, from what the lines are telling investors, these…

How Smart Cruisers Are Landing Cruise Cabin Upgrades in 2024

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How Smart Cruisers Are Landing Cruise Cabin Upgrades in 2024

…atus, inviting me instead to bid for an upgrade in the run up to my recent Queen Anne cruise. In the weeks before other cruises in did in the last year (Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises), every one of them sent emails offering the chance to bid to be upgraded. With free upgrades more a thing of the past, bidding is now more of a way to get them than ever before. A couple of things about bidding to watch out for. Don’t Bid To…

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

…s, P&O Cruises’ Ventura had a big outbreak. Some media reports stated up to 250 passengers were affected and being made to quarantine, ruining their trip. Rigorous following of the hand washing, and gel rule should have been able to stop or slow this down. That’s why it drives so many cruisers mad. I suspected this next rule breaking would be high on the list, and it was, with 81% of cruise passengers saying it really grates them. Driving Cruisers…

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7 Reasons Smart Cruisers Stay On Board During Port Days

…stay on in port days to use it and get the full value. On a recent Cunard Queen Anne Canary Islands cruise, I’d brought a costly two-week pass for the thermal suite. So, on some port days, I spent time hanging around the even quieter than usual thermal suite to get our money’s worth. Packages Of course, these days, cruise lines encourage us to buy various packages and add-ons, ranging from drinks and Wi-Fi packages to ones that bundle things like…

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

…ch delayed and keeps pushing back launch dates. Their website now says it’s 2028. It has 647 apartments from $1.1 million Inside cabins to $8 million 3-Bedroom Suites. And from what I can see, there’s at least $55,000 a year per person maintenance fee. Clydebuilt https://www.clydebuilt.com There is another one which many are sceptical about, called Clydebuilt. It’s a Scottish startup who say they are going to build a luxury residential ship in Sco…

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Good And Bad News: My Verdict on The New Sun Princess Mega-Ship

…Pool Deck (only for 16+), Premier Package, and if in a suite, access to the 2-level Signature Suite lounge. All these Sanctuary Collection venues are well done, feel upmarket, and offer a calmer escape from the busyness, bustle and noise of the ship. I dive into the pros and cons of the Sanctuary Collection in more detail in a dedicated video. The next positive will depend on your point of view! But I do think with these ships Princess is making t…

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7 Cabin Checks Every Cruiser Must Do Before Unpacking (To Avoid Big Problems Later!)

…e these actually work—so no one bursts in while you’re napping or changing. 2. Confirm That the Cabin Itself Is Right This one of the cruise cabin checks is especially important if you booked a guarantee cabin, since room assignments can vary. ✔ Check what’s outside your door Even if you choose your cabin, misreading the deck plan can backfire. For example, on Queen Elizabeth recently my cabin was opposite a busy crew access corridor used for bagg…

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

…t-hand when I went ultra-luxury with my partner who had experienced Cunard Queens Grill dining and expected that level and approach on an ultra-luxury line. Cunard Queen’s Grill is probably the ultimate in cruise ship dining. It has a refined menu along with the ability to order off menu, all made in a dedicated kitchen for the relatively small numbers in that category on their ships. You have a dedicated table that is yours for every meal, along…