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Too Many Cruisers Fall For These Cruise Drink Package Traps

…ody in the cabin of drinking age, which is 21 for lines sailing out of the USA but 18 in many other regions, must buy the same drinks package. Holland America certainly has this rule, so if he wants the Elite package his wife must have the same. Usually. However, if one of the party doesn’t drink alcohol, by speaking to the line they will usually allow them to have the non-alcoholic option. Drink Package Traps: Devil Is In The Details Before decid…

The Best And Worst Things About Silversea Expedition Cruises

…re 183 guests on the trip and 42 nationalities. Only a third were from the USA, so it was a diverse and mixed crowd of people. Age range was broad, but I would say average age was mid-60s. The expedition team seemed lacking in depth at first, and I was a bit worried on the first day, but they dramatically improved as they got in their stride. We had great recaps each day with videos, photographs and insights on the things that we’d seen. The daily…

2025 Cruise Tips: Changes EVERYONE Cruising In 2025 Needs To Know About

…u/etias_en Of course, many countries already have eVisas including Canada, USA, Australia, South Korea and so on, so always check if you need these to fly to or join any cruise. I find the best place to check is on your country’s Foreign Office or State Department travel advice site. Make sure in 2025 you are not denied boarding by not having the right visas. New Banned Items Something else that has changed is cruise lines have banned more items p…

Most Cruisers Don’t Know These Things About Cruise Ship Crew

…. They were paid based on where they came from. So, a crew member from the USA is paid a different rate to those from the Philippines doing the same role. So, I probed into other crew employment issues which revealed more surprises. Getting A Job Not Straightforward First, I found that despite most cruisers assuming everyone on a ship works for the cruise line, many do not. Many “crew” instead are employed by and work for third-party companies tha…

Win a Pair of Nortiv8 Hiking & Walking Shoes

…Canada: https://amzn.to/3K6BhK2 How to Enter This giveaway is only open to USA and UK unfortunately. Enter here: https://woobox.com/3u5gtv One entry per email address. Entries close Friday 11 October 2025 at midnight PT. A winner will be selected at random via Woobox on Saturday 12 October 2025. The Nortiv8 team will contact the winner directly to confirm size and style, and will ship the shoes to you. Good Luck! I’m thrilled to share this with th…

Cruising In 2026? Then You Need to Read This!

…different to what some other countries have. But make sure if going to the USA to check the latest on the official ESTA site. Cruising In 2026? Crisis and Weather Perhaps a key change to be ready for is that recent times have taught us that itineraries we booked and are expecting this year could get affected by geopolitical tensions or climate issues. Ports and itineraries are at risk from existing and unexpected unrest and conflicts. We saw over…

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Small Ship Luxury Cruise Line Comparison: Who’s Best?

…igger premium ships are limited to. As most of the ships carry around a thousand guests, although some are far smaller, it provides that quiet but also means they can get into smaller ports, dock in city centres that big ships can’t, like Marseille or Shanghai, and they tend to offer more overnights. Food and service is better than premium, the vibe is more grown-up, with two of the five being adults-only, but there are a couple of things that cat…

Tracking Cruise Fares Can Save You A Fortune. Here’s How To Do It

…ing — through refunds, upgrades, or onboard credit. I’ve personally had thousands back over the years doing this. On one cruise alone, I got $1,500 refunded after spotting a price drop. And I get emails and message from followers almost every week who’ve done exactly the same. The problem is, most cruisers never track and check. They book… and move on. That’s why I always track every cruise I book — and why I recommend you do too. While not every…

Solo Cruise Tips: I’ve Done 87 Solo Cruises, And Here’s What No-One Else Is Warning You About

…Biscardi of Where’s Walter Travel that I recommend as a great agent in the USA, through to large travel agent groups like VacationsToGo.com who even host many cruises for solos. But of course, bearing all of this in mind, the biggest obstacle is find finding a way to cruise solo in the most affordable way, and avoid having to pay the same as two people if possible. Solo Cruise Tips: Paying The Same As For Two Here are the techniques I successfully…

Too Many Holland America Cruisers Keep Getting This Wrong

…ities (or Crew Appreciation as they call it), and for those booking in the USA and Canada a best price guarantee. So, if the fares fall, which is unlikely if you book early, you can still get the lower fare if you ask for it. Booking early is worth a lot. I estimate I saved and gained almost $1,200 for my recent time aboard, and I tracked my fare and it was lower than people booking later paid. The second aspect of my system is for when I have not…