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What I Found Celebrity Cruises Does Well and Badly Right Now

Celebrity / Cruise Tips

What I Found Celebrity Cruises Does Well and Badly Right Now

…re were no real family-focused excursions on offer. Celebrity Cruises Solo Travel The next area where they are falling behind in my view is solo travel. It’s improved because they’ve introduced some solo cabins on Edge-class, but there’s only 16. There are only four solo cabins on Silhouette and none on the others. So, in terms of solo travel, it’s not a great experience on Celebrity Cruises. I have paid the same as a couple on my last 3 trips eve…

How I Cruise Solo Cheaper, Smarter and Better

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How I Cruise Solo Cheaper, Smarter and Better

…wo couples and me and felt the odd one out. Cruise lines often put us solo travellers together, or travellers they think may be a good match based on age for example. However, if I think on a cruise I want to meet as many people as possible and see where it goes, I do “Any Time dining”. It is way more hit and miss, but I am seeing people for one meal and so I can move on if some do not work out and allows more flexibility to arrange to dine with p…

I’ve Learnt The Hard Way Who Should (& Shouldn’t) River Cruise

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There’s Way More To River Cruising Than I’d Realised

…nt that river cruising is still mostly set up for and catering to an older travellers or those who prefer a more curated and organised way to travel as I have explained. Some lines are trying to shift a little bit more to attract families with more interconnecting cabins and family activities in the school holidays. But I am not yet convinced it’s a family vacation. It can be difficult for solo travellers too, which I have done most of mine as. Th…

Stop Taking These On A Cruise, Take These Instead!

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Stop Taking These On A Cruise, Take These Instead!

…be available offline, and I put things like my travel insurance. I always travel with travel insurance. I put a copy of my passport in there. And any important documents that I think I might need, I keep a copy of that on Dropbox, which is available offline. Also, my phone is really important for me to stay in touch, and particularly with my mother. My mother doesn’t have a mobile phone. She only uses a landline. My mother is poorly sighted and I…

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

…ountry. I booked in the UK, where they appear to work more direct than via travel agents. For example, my usual travel agent can’t book Viking for me, although I believe some can. But payment terms were not that onerous, as I paid a deposit of 25% and the final payment was due 10 weeks before, so not too different to any other line. However, I discovered that USA travellers, especially it seems for first-time travellers, when you book you must pay…

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Smart Cruisers Rely On These Game-Changing Cruise Resources

…d storage site. I have copies of things like my driving licence, passport, travel insurance documents, cruise tickets and other of important documents uploaded. So, if, for any reason, I get stranded, lose my passport, or get into any trouble I have copies to hand. There is a free version, which is plenty enough for storing those kinds of things. I have the Dropbox App on my phone and set to have that that folder download, so it is available even…

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Featured on Two Leading Cruise Podcasts: Sail Away Uncensored & The Joy of Cruising

…d trusted voices in cruise content creation — Gary Bembridge from Tips For Travellers and Bill from Ritzy Travel Guide. Between them, they’ve reviewed hundreds of ships, built global followings, and helped shape how thousands of people think about cruising. Together, they sit down with Sail Away Magazine to discuss the realities of modern cruising — the good, the bad, and the bits many content creators never mention. Whether you’re a long-time fol…

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I Put The Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines To The Test: Silversea vs Regent Seven Seas vs Crystal vs Seabourn

…Fine-dining & service connoisseurs Crystal Most personalised service & elevated cuisine Final Thoughts All four deliver a high-end, deeply comfortable cruising experience — but the right choice depends entirely on what type of luxury traveller you are. Rather than asking “which is best?”, the better question is: Which one matches how you like to travel? Sign up to my Substack Newsletter and never miss another post, and also get bonus content. Fre…

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…n, and see daily update short video “stories” on my Instagram and Tips For Travellers Facebook Page. Tips for Travellers – Cruises To Date 131: Cunard Queen Mary 2 7-Night Transatlantic (Southampton to New York) (10 – 17 June 2026) 130: Windstar Wind Surf 8-Nights Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast (Venice to Rome) (13 – 21 May 2026) 129: Holland America 31-Night Oosterdam South America, Inca & Panama Canal Discovery (8 March – 8 April 2026) 128: Gro…

How Do You Get The Best Fare On Cunard, Or Any Other Cruise Line?

Cruising / transportation

How Do You Get The Best Fare On Cunard, Or Any Other Cruise Line?

…ook earlier and make more choices on stateroom you want. Loyalty. Frequent travellers on Cunard will get at least 5% off some fares offered on some selected cruises. You need to have been on Cunard on only one cruise to start to get this. The discount is on selected cruises, though we seem to have got it on every cruise we have been on. Accept the Auto-Upgrade Option. Even if you have a cabin you like, take this option especially if you have booke…

My Ultimate Guide to a Successful Day Trip To France Using P&O Dover to Calais Ferry

Cross Channel / Ferries

My Ultimate Guide to a Successful Day Trip To France Using P&O Dover to Calais Ferry

This article is about a Dover Calais Ferry Day Trip: My Travel Advice and Tips, and how to get the most out of a day trip from UK to France on P&O ferries The English Channel between the UK and France is just 21 miles wide. Not surprisingly, therefore, this is the focus area for crossing between the 2 countries. It is also the busiest waterway in the world, with some 400 ships a day passing through this narrow stretch of water. In many people’s m…