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Biggest Cruise Excursion Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

…y direct, and for less. For example, I love doing the White Pass and Yukon Train in Skagway Alaska. I book that direct for less money than a cruise line excursion. I do it months before, as it does sell out. So, getting in early is key if booking direct. Another is I don’t book the hop-on, hop-off buses through the line. For example, this summer I was on a Norwegian Viva cruise that stopped in Barcelona. They were selling it for over 70 Euros (abo…

Here's What It's REALLY Like On A Viking Ocean Cruise

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Here’s What It’s REALLY Like On A Viking Ocean Cruise

…had a mid-range cabin, one of the excursions that I wanted, the White Pass Train luxury carriage was sold out by time my slot opened. I did get the regular carriage one, and I was lucky to get the last remaining space on the Juneau Dog Sledding excursion on the Mendenhall Glacier. That also affects dining, as booking for the speciality restaurants opens based on your grade. Personally, I came away from this, like my other Viking Ocean cruises, con…

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Panama Canal Cruise Tips: What Everyone Gets Wrong And Why

…xcursions were available, with the added ability to do the historic Panama Train from Colon to Panama City. So, it’s great if you have limited time or only one, or a few, of your party wants to see and experience the Panama Canal as an excursion. Once you have decided to go, there are several mistakes that I see people making as they prepare to head off that I need to cover. Being Panama Canal Ready Being ready to get most of the Panama Canal, sta…