Port Shopping Talks and Shopping Watch-outs - Cruise Tip #111
 In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge provides watch-outs about on-board port talks that are really designed and run by shopping representatives from the...
View ArticleBest Cruise Line Agent to Book your Cruise #112
In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge announces the partnership with The Cruise Line to provide listeners with an exclusive way to book a cruise with...
View ArticleHow To Become a Gentleman Dance Host #113
 In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge talks about how to become a gentleman dance host on a cruise ship - and travel the world almost for free. For more...
View ArticleFour Cruises to Avoid and Why #114
 In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge talks about four cruises that you should avoid and tells you why. These include cruises after dry dock, maiden...
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6 Best Ways To Avoid Norovirus On A Cruise - Essential Cruise Tips #115
 In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge gives six ways to best avoid getting and spreading the Norovirus on a cruise. These include the pre-boarding...
View ArticleBest Family Cruises and Cruise Lines
What are the best cruises and cruise lines for families with kids and multi-generational cruising vacations? In this episode I talk about the things you need to consider, including the cruise regions...
View ArticleBest Greek Islands And Things To Do On A Cruise
Greece and the Greek Islands is a wonderful cruising destination, with many cruises starting and ending in Athens and Venice, known as Eastern Mediterranean Cruises. But when you are looking at which...
View ArticleAzamara Club Cruises Tips And Overview
In this episode you will discover 7 things you really should know before cruising with Azamara Club Cruises on a cruising vacation. I discuss things like who they are, who they compete with, who they...
View Article12 Best And Must-Have Cruise Items And Gifts
These are my suggestions for 12 must-have items and so perfect gifts to give anyone who is going on or loves cruising. These are all gifts that I have seen and know cruisers use, love and will be...
View ArticleShould You Pay Cruise Gratuities?
Should You Pay Cruise Gratuities? Should you pay cruise gratuities (or tips as some call them)? One of the most argued about and controversial charges and topics in cruising are the gratuity charges by...
View ArticleAmaWaterways River Cruises. What You Need To Know
Discover all you need to know about doing a European river cruise with AmaWaterways. In this video I explore the 8 Things you really need to know before cruising with them. Things like who they are,...
View ArticleHolland America Nieuw Satendam Review (Essential Cruise Tips Podcast # 122)
In this episode you will discover the 6 key things you need to know about Holland America Nieuw Statendam cruise ship that went into service in December 2018. I tour the ship and review things like the...
View ArticleHow To Cruise For Free (Essential Cruise Tips Podcast #123)
In this episode you will discover how you can cruise for free! There are at least 9 ways you can go cruising without having to pay. I give you tips on practical things you can do, look out for or do...
View ArticleEast Mediterranean And Greek Island Cruise Tips. Essential Cruise Tips...
Discover 9 things you absolutely need to know if you are considering or going on a cruise that includes Greece and the Greek Islands. The most popular cruising option is an Eastern Mediterranean cruise...
View Article10 Tips On Avoiding Cruise Weight Gain
On average cruisers report putting on between 5 and 10 pounds of weight on a seven-night cruise! I have 10 tips on how you can go on a cruising vacation, have loads of fun and still indulge and avoid...
View Article10 Things Cruise Ship Butlers do. And 4 They Will not.
What exactly does a butler on a cruise ship do? And what are the things they will refuse to do? Many cruise lines provide butlers for guests in their premium suites and many cruisers who have them are...
View ArticleCelebrity Cruises: 3 Biggest Watch-Outs Before Cruising With them
Celebrity Cruises are a premium cruise line with big ships, of around 2,800 passengers, in their fleet. Before you consider to go cruising with them, or of you have booked and are planning your cruise...
View Article10 Cruise First Aid Kit Essentials
50% of cruise passengers will need some sort of medical attention, according for Dr Deb Mills of the Travel Medicine Alliance. That means one of every couple cruising will have some sort of medical...
View ArticleBest And Worst Things About Caribbean Cruise
The Caribbean is the most popular region for cruising. But, what are the good and bad things about going on a cruising vacation to the Caribbean,. I explore the 5 best and 5 worst aspects to a...
View Article8 Things Celebrity Cruises Do Better And Worse Than Other Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises are a premium big ship cruise line and part of the Royal Caribbean group of cruising lines. I explore who they are, what they do better, the same and worse than other premium cruise...
View ArticleCaribbean Cruise Port Shopping Tips
Shopping in Caribbean cruise ports while cruising the region is (reportedly) the biggest single activity by travellers. It is likely that everyone will buy something in at least one of the ports they...
View ArticleSilversea Expeditions Tips And Watch Outs
Discover the most important watch-outs and things you need to know about Silversea Expeditions before you cruise on an expedition cruise with them. Expedition cruises are costly and you need to make...
View ArticleCruise Upgrade Watch Outs
Cruise upgrades to a better cabin is something that most cruisers hope they will get. However, have you ever considered that an upgrade could ruin your cruise. All upgrades are not going to make your...
View ArticleSilversea Silver Cloud Expedition Ship Review
Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud was converted into an expedition ship from as regular cruise ship in 2017. I went on the shop to Antarctica and I share my thoughts about the ship, what I liked and what...
View ArticleAntarctica Cruises - 5 Best Things
An Antarctica cruise and visit is a dream or goal for many travellers. It is a unique and special experience. I discuss the 5 very best things that you will feel, see and do if you go on an Antarctica...
View Article5 Worst Things About An Antarctica Cruise (And Why!)
What is the worst things about going on a cruise to Antarctica? Discover the 5 most important issues and challenges you will face and experience if you want to do an Antarctica cruise. And find out if...
View ArticleWhat Is Good And Bad About Celebrity Cruises?
Celebrity Cruises is a large and popular premium cruise line. But, cruise lines are not perfect. In this I explore what is good and what is bad about Celebrity Cruises, especially versus other premium...
View Article8 Antarctica Cruise Watch-Outs And Must-Knows
Discover 8 important watch-outs and things you need to know about doing a cruise to Antarctica. It is on many traveller’s bucket lists, and it is a magnificent experience. However, there are at least 8...
View ArticleViking European River Cruises Must Knows
Viking River Cruises is probably the best known European river cruising company, and has a wide range of river cruise options in Europe. Before you decide to go on a European river cruise with Viking...
View ArticleViking River Cruises Longships. 4 Things You Need To Know
If you go on a Viking River Cruise in Europe you are going to be on one of their Longships. All are the same size, layout and design. On a few rivers in Europe, like the Douro, there is a scaled down...
View ArticleEuropean River Cruising. 8 Top First Time Cruisers Need-To-Knows
Interested in river cruising in Europe? I discuss the 8 things that anyone considering a European river cruise needs to know before they go. Based on my numerous river cruises I discuss tips including...
View Article9 Things You Cannot Do On A Cruise Any More !
There are (at least) 9 things that you used to be able to do on a cruise that you are not able to do any more. Discover what things cruisers are not allowed to do on a cruise ship. Whilst some may be...
View ArticleCruise Rules Passengers Break Most Often
Discover the (sometimes surprising!) things you can no longer do on a cruise and cruise ship. How many of these did you know about? Got any to add that I missed? I look forward to you listening (or...
View ArticleBest Cruise Packing Tips
Discover the 9 most important packaging tips for your next cruise. The things you need to think about, what to take and also what you should and can leave behind on your cruising vacation, and why. In...
View Article12 Bad Cruise Habits
Discover 12 habits and things cruisers do on a cruise that annoy other cruise passengers the most. Things I have seen on my many cruises, watch cruise fans discussing on cruising forums and reading...
View Article5 Best Ways To Get A Great Cruise Cabin.
People often tell me their cruise cabin is not important as its just a place to sleep and get ready, until they have a bad experience of a noisy cabin that disrupts and affects enjoyment of their...
View ArticleCelebrity Edge : What's Good and Bad About This Cruise Ship?
Celebrity Edge is the third class, or type, of ship in the Celebrity Cruises Fleet. The first ship was Celebrity Edge in 2018, followed by Celebrity Apex in 2020. After spending time on the ship, and...
View ArticleShould a Tahiti French Polynesia Cruise be On Your Buckey List?
Do you have a cruise or travel bucket list? If so, should a French Polynesia cruise be on that list? In this I discuss the Tahiti and French Polynesia region and review what I think are the 4 pros and...
View ArticleSaga Cruises Spirit of Discovery Ship : 8 Must-Knows And A Key Watch-Out
Saga Cruises launched Spirit of Discovery in July 2019, the first of two sister cruise ships (Spirit of Adventure in 2020). These are the first new-build ships for cruising ever for Saga, why had...
View Article9 Top Cruise Hacks, Tricks And Tips For 2019 / 2020
I reveal my top and best cruise hacks, tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your cruising vacation in 2019 and 2020. These cruising tips are things that I have learnt to help me get...
View ArticlePaul Gauguin Cruises Tips. Watch-outs & Must-Knows Before Cruising
Paul Gauguin cruises sail out of Papeete Tahiti around the French Polynesian islands on 7 to 14 night cruising vacations. I travelled on a 7-night Society Islands cruise and spent time exploring what...
View Article9 Most Unusual, Surprising (And Some Rude) Cruises Ever
What are the unusual, surprising and even rude theme cruises that you can go on? I look at 9 of the theme cruises on the seas that you could go on (if they appeal!). Many groups and organisations...
View Article10 Things Not To Do On A Cruise Ship Balcony (Ever!)
Discover the 10 things that you should never do on a cruise ship balcony. Some of them are rules from the cruise line, which if you break you could find yourself thrown off your cruising vacation (or...
View Article10 Best Bucket List Cruises In The World !
What are 10 essential and best must-do cruises and cruise destinations in the world? What do I believe are the very best cruising vacations and destinations that should be on your cruising bucket list?...
View Article9 Biggest Pros and Cons Of Cruising To Iceland
Should you cruise to Iceland? If you want to visit Iceland what are the pros and cons of cruising over doing a land-based visit. There are many good things about taking a cruise, and I explore the 6...
View Article6 Best European River Cruise Lines
What are the best European river cruise lines? I discuss the 6, based on my numerous river cruises through Europe that I recommend that you consider for your first or next river cruise in Europe. I...
View Article6 Things You Can Get Free On A Cruise (By Asking)
How can you get free things on your next cruise, and get much more bang for your cruising bucks? I discuss the 6 main areas of cruise freebies that are available, if you go and ask for them or seek...
View Article5 Ways A European Hotel Barge Cruise Is Better Than A River Cruise
Is a hotel barge cruise better than a river cruise in Europe? I explore 5 times, and types of travellers, where a European barge hotel cruise is likely to be the best way to cruise through Europe....
View ArticleSneaking Alcohol On A Cruise. 7 Most Common Ways Cruisers Do It.
I am not suggesting, or recommending, you should sneak booze on your next next cruising vacation as you could, in worst case, risk being refused boarding if caught. However despite this, there are...
View ArticleCruise Drinks Packages. 8 Big Watch-Outs
Cruise drinks packages are becoming increasingly popular. Most cruise lines offer them, and actively promote and encourage cruising passengers to buy one. However, is a drinks package right for you? I...
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