Should 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...
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