Cruise Ship Crew Want Us To Know These 6 Things (Podcast)
Essential Cruise Tips
You are about to discover 6 genuinely surprising cruise tips and cruise ship watch-outs I have been told about by talking to crew members on cruise ships
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The 5 Things Everyone Needs To Know About Cruising! (podcast)
Essential Cruise Tips
There are 5 things that I hear about cruising frequently from regular cruisers, cruise sceptics and people interested in cruising but have never been. I explore these 5 things and lay out what the real situation is - good and bad
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Is There Really A Right Size Of Ship To Cruise On? (podcast)
Essential Cruise Tips
Which is the best cruise ship size, and why? Big cruise ship or small cruise ship? There is a perfect cruise ship size for your cruising vacation. Discover what it is and why
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Secrets The Cruise Lines Don’t Like Talking About (podcast)
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There are a number of topics and issues that cruise lines do not want to talk about, or are reluctant to, with cruise passengers. I think these 7 things should be spoken about more, and so lift the lid on them and why lines are so coy discussing them usually
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Too Many First-Time Cruisers Still Get This Wrong (Podcast)
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When I started cruising, I made many mistakes and on every cruise I go on I see first-time cruisers still making those very same mistakes I did on their first cruising vacation. This list of the 7 most important things every first-time cruise passenger must know and what to do should help!
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Key Gripes And Issues With Princess Cruises (Podcast)
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These are some gripes and issues I have with Princess Cruises having been in a few recent cruises with them, I review them and discuss if they are reasons to stop cruising with Princess Cruises
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6 Top Cruise Tips for Over 50 Travellers (Podcast)
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I was tired of seeing cruising tips that don't understand and reflect the reality of cruise passengers like me in magazines, newspapers and online. They seem to think that cruise passengers like me fall into a narrow stereotype of what they think we should or are. So, these are the tips that I think are for cruise passengers like me - and work as I have proven them to be right for me and others like me
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Should You Cruise On Celebrity Or Princess Cruises? (Podcast)
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I am often asked is Princess Cruises or Celebrity Cruises better? Both of these premium cruise lines are popular and attract similar cruise travellers, but which offers the better cruise experience, value, ships and on-board facilities. I have cruised with both again recently, and this is what I found and think.
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5 Things Cruise Passengers Should Stop Doing, And Why (podcast)
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Discover how to have a more enjoyable cruise vacation every single time. How? By avoiding these 5 cruise mistakes I see cruise passengers repeatedly doing on every single cruise I have been on for the last 10 years. I’m going to tell you what they are, how to spot if you are doing them, and what to do if you ARE doing any of them
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Are Luxury Cruises Really Different To Regular Cruises?
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After going on one, I take a look at whether going on a luxury cruise felt and was much different to a "regular" cruise - or basically just the same but costs much more. Here is what I found out...
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6 Money Saving Tips
I am always asked how cruisers can save money on board. You can be sure that the line will be working hard to get you to spend money and you need to budget and ensure you monitor and track your spending.
The following are five tips on savings to help you stay within budget:
- Compare arranging your own flights, pre and post trip accommodation and transfers to and from the ship. You can often beat cruise line prices.
- Research the ports you will be visiting before departing and plan some self-touring or alternative inexpensive independent provider tours.
- Return to the ship for meals if self-touring rather than buying food on land.
- Use the shuttle bus and public transport instead of taxis. You will always find other passengers who are also finding their own way around or have been to the port before to assist. The local tourism office will also help.
- Review the packages offered on embarkation day and assess if you can save or budget better by purchasing these. The most common ones offering the best discounts are for drinks, Internet and excursions.
Get more of my money saving tips in other episodes
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