…ary Bembridge. Take a look at all the public rooms, including the bars and restaurants, decks, fitness and spa and deck areas – as well as a glimpse of a balcony cabin. The Star Legend and Star Pride in the fleet have the same layout. These ships used to be part of the Seabourn Fleet and were acquired in 2015 by Windstar Cruises. These are small yacht-style ships of around 210 guests and 150 crew. I travelled on Windstar Star Breeze through cruise…
…wns. The only requirement is that “elegant casual” clothing is worn to the restaurants in the evening. This means no shorts, jeans, vests or trainers. If you like to get dressed up and enjoy formal nights then Windstar will not satisfy that need, as passengers follow and embrace the more relaxed dress code. However, if you want to avoid buying, packing and wearing formal wear and are more comfortable in slacks and polo shirts and smart summer dres…
…is a must. It is the heart of the city’s entertainment district. Avoid the restaurants and shops here as they are all geared to taking the most from the tourist in my view. The official site is http://www.timessquarenyc.org Empire State Building. Built in the 1930s this is an icon and a must-visit. It gets very busy and so aim to go there first thing and consider booking the Fast-Pass. It is better to spend a bit more and not lose valuable sightse…
…Town. It is full of grand buildings and lots of tight winding streets with restaurants and coffee shops. Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral La Pallice France Our last port of call was La Palace in France.This port allowed guests to venture to see La Rochelle or the scenic landscapes around the city. The most popular excursions were the tours of La Rochelle itself and the two transfer options (half or full day). Most people wanting to see the city, l…
…vice – although drinks will be an extra charge. Most have other speciality restaurants (which have a surcharge to eat in). Large ships like those of Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean could have as many as 15 or more places to eat. On the other hand, river cruise lines usually have one dining room and no room service. There is limited or no choice within menus, but wine is included. So if variety and choice is important then ocean cruising…
…cuisine and culture with food and beverage experiences featuring markets, restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries. You can go with an Azamara chef to shop for ingredients to a delicious meal, and the sommelier for the best local wine or brew to accompany the meal for an unforgettable dinner when back onboard. Cruise Global, Celebrate Local – Attend various world events like Formula One cars in Monte Carlo, the Cannes Film Festival, Brit…
…ions across seven themed zones built around a central lagoon. There are 30 restaurants and food carts across the park. A big plus is that over 70% of the park is covered, to protect you from the Singapore heat and rain storms. Watch my Universal Studios Singapore Walkthrough Video Tour You can watch the video using the player above or at https://youtu.be/wCWzXoGOR20 By the way, in the video I do not spoil the rides by showing too much of them. Y…
…nds at the party centre of the city in Clarke Quay, which is full of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Chinatown. The highlights here include the Heritage Centre, which is spread across three old shop houses, the large multi-level market selling fish, live frogs and other delicacies. Also in the area is the Sri Mariamman Temple, with its dramatic and distinctive carved tower entrance and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum. This is full of stun…
…d Queen Cruises and they sail from Bayside, a tourist complex of shops and restaurants, from 1030 am every day. The trip is called “The Millionaire’s Row” and boats head out roughly every hour. But be sure you get there at least half an hour before if you want to go to get on a specific timed boat – as they sell out fast. The trip takes you out past the cruise port, the busiest in the world, where you get great views of the fast growing Miami skyl…
…before the ship was even officially named. I tour all the suites, all the restaurants, all the bars and lounges and all the facilities in the video. Watch my Silversea Silver Muse Ship Tour Watch the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zUj3P-OM4jM For more of my content about the ship visit tipsfortravellers.com/silversea-silver-muse/ If you enjoyed this post: Follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest….
…b casual”, but the only real request is not to wear jeans or shorts in the restaurants for dinner. Some people do get dressed up more smartly for the Captain’s Welcome and Farewell but overall it is casual and informal. There are no formal nights or themed parties. You should pack accordingly and bring clothes you enjoy wearing and feel most comfortable in. Windstar Star Pride #2: Excursions Excursions are not included in your fare with one import…
