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13 Changes To Cruising Due To The Pandemic That Will Be Permanent

…ication. Currently this is either undergoing a Covid-19 test in the cruise terminal, or supplying a negative test from a cruise line approved clinic taken 48 hours before check in. Which approach depends on the country you are sailing from. Enhanced health screening with some form of medical certification will remain as part of the pre-boarding process, even as this pandemic subsides. Of course, the testing may be replaced by some form of agreed v…

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How to enjoy a stress-free Embarkation Day

…ator Forms, and check-in QR code. I had them all digitally, but the cruise terminal Wi-Fi was rubbish and they were hard to retrieve. So, now I have paper copies, but I also put all of those digital files in a folder that works offline. I use Dropbox and set to make available offline, but you can use Google or the file section on your phone. Pre-book Fifth, I pre-book everything I can. Drinks, Wi-Fi, speciality dining, excursions, the spa and so o…

I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

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I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

…s like the beautiful Amalia Glacier in the Sarmiento Channel Chile, and the 5 glaciers in Glacier Alley in the Beagle Channel. But it also was the case even when cruising through the Chilean fjords itself, looking at the sights and for dolphins or whales, that did pop up at various times. And of course, that Cape Horn viewing. So, the sea day experience was a key part of the trip. If you want a cruise to be entertained and lots of activities on se…

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Alaska on a Shoestring: How to Explore Alaska’s Cruise Ports on a Budget

…ts where the ships dock right at the town, they dock at Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, five miles away. There is a free shuttle into town. The town is walkable, pretty, and small, but I recommended they head to two wildlife options. Birds of Prey Within easy walking distance is the Alaska Raptor Centre (https://alaskaraptor.org), which takes in injured birds of prey from across Alaska, including Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Owls and once they are wel…

My Week Cruising in A Controversial Ship-Within-A-Ship - MSC Yacht Club

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My Week Cruising in A Controversial Ship-Within-A-Ship – MSC Yacht Club

…d toiletries like on other luxury suites but just dispensers in the shower labelled “body wash” and “shampoo”. One big plus was the cabins are well away from noisy and busy venues, and my cabin was incredibly quiet. I would say my cabin is one of the quietest I have had on any cruise ever! As the ship was modern and new, even the air conditioning was very quiet. As the Yacht Club is in the front of the ship and high up, the restaurant had incredib…

Waste of $10,000? I Put Cruising In A "First Class" Suite on Royal Caribbean To The Test

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I Put Cruising “First Class” In A Suite on Royal Caribbean To The Test

…and 4 deserts plus ice creams. Dinner had a decent range of 4 starters and 5 mains that would change every day, plus 4 starters and 3 mains that would stay the same (salmon, chicken breast and sirloin steak) and 10 desserts! I found the Maître de and waiters good, and they got to know me. It was a lighthearted, jokey kind of service, and they remembered quirks like me having Diet Sprite, sparkling water, and decaf coffee. I ate most meals in here…

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The Best Sights To See In Japan On A Cruise Ship

…t up to the top for stunning views. Checked out the souvenir stalls in the terminal, like at most Japanese ports before boarding the ship. Hiroshima – via Cruise Ship First it was off to see the famous Atomic Dome, a UNESCO world heritage site and now iconic symbol that survived, in part, the first atomic bomb dropped during WWII on 6 August 1945. Over 140,000 people died, 90% of the buildings were destroyed – it’s in an area called the Peace Park…

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Biggest Cruise Excursion Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

…ead so you can avoid them too. Based on these and some others, here are the 5 big mistakes I keep seeing cruisers make – so you can avoid them. Biggest Cruise Excursion Blunders – Know Before You Go The first mistake I see is cruisers not researching the ports before going. So they can decide what the very best things to see or do are. If you don’t, you are relying on what the cruise line is offering and assuming they include the must- and best-se…

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I Test Out The VIP-Only Area On Norwegian Cruise Line: The Haven

…o The Haven area itself. Boarding Although when I arrived at Civitavecchia terminal near Rome for my cruise, I found there was no Haven priority lane until after bag drop off and security. Once through that, there was a dedicated Haven check-in desk, a lounge area with drinks and snacks and then a butler escorted us up into The Haven. The Haven Areas On entering my initial reaction, which remained throughout the cruise, was Norwegian Cruise Lines’…

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

…Before Boarding Smart cruisers pre-book as soon as online check-in opens: Terminal arrival times Specialty dining or main-dining reservations Shore excursions (popular ones sell out fast—think Falklands penguin tours) Spa treatments Drinks or Wi-Fi packages (often discounted in advance) Leave it to embarkation day and you’ll be stuck with leftovers. 5. Reduce Risk Arrive a day early to avoid missed-ship nightmares. Buy comprehensive travel insura…

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I Used To Swear By These Cruise Tips. Not Anymore (Here’s Why)

…ople arrived around that time anyway leading to long lines to get into the terminal, for check in and waiting to be called to board. However, arriving from 1:30pm there were no lines, and it took minutes to do the process and board. It also meant that cabins were available to go to, so not hanging around waiting for them to be ready. These days, I no longer use the tip to get there early. I arrive later but before the final check in and all aboard…