How Do You Get The BEST CRUISE CABINS in Any Category?
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Tips on how to get the very best cruise cabins in whatever cabin category you are cruising in: inside, Oceanview, balcony or suite. In every cruise cabin grade there are good and bad cabins. Make sure you get one the best cabins ion your next cruise by using these well-proven tips I use to ensure I always get a great cruise cabin every time
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6 Clear Signs Ocean Cruising Won't Start Until 2021
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In this big cruise update, there are 6 clear signs and indications that ocean cruising will not resume until 2021. I have observed 6 big indicators and barriers to cruise ships being able to and allowed to start sailing and cruising oceans around the world in 2020, and it will only be some time in 2021. Discover what these are and see if you agree.
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9 Cruise Port Day Essentials. Don’t Leave The Ship Without These.
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There are 9 key things you need to pack and take out with you in every cruise port, whether you are self-touring or going on an excursion or tour. I take a look at the 9 essential items to pack for your day out in a cruise port to cover eventualities and everyday things you will face off the ship in a cruise port. Do you have any to add?
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6 Reasons USA CDC So Against Cruising Resuming
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In this cruise update I look at the 5 main reasons the United States is against cruising resuming from USA ports and in their waters anytime soon. The CDC (Center For Disease Control and Prevention) are the body that decides if cruises can start up and they have 6 reasons they do not want to let cruising resume for some time. Find out what they are and why they think this way.
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PRINCESS CRUISES DIFFERENCE : 5 Unique Differences You Need to Know
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I explore the Princess Cruises differences to other premium cruise lines they compete with, like Holland America, Cunard, Celebrity and P&O Cruises. I discuss the 5 unique differences I believe set Princess Cruises aside from those other lines. Every line has things is does differently, and these are the 5 Princess Cruises differences. I also discuss what Princess Cruises does the same, or very similar, to those other cruise lines
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What Makes CELEBRITY CRUISES Different To Other Cruise Lines ?
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What Makes CELEBRITY CRUISES Different To Other Cruise Lines that they compete with, such as Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Cunard and P&O Cruises?
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10 Laws You Could Unwittingly Break Cruising
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There are at least 10 laws that you could very easily, and unwittingly, break when you head back cruising when you are able to. In different ports, places and regions you cruise to their are a raft of sometimes little-known laws and customs that, if you break, could get you into very serious trouble. This could include prison sentences for some. I look at laws in some parts of the cruising world that you need to know about, including the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
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CRUISE UPDATE : Some Big Cruise Ships Resume Cruises
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Some of the Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group owned cruise lines made 12 key changes which have enabled some of their big ships (2,000 to 4,300 passenger cruise ships) to start sailing out of Germany. These changes are laying the template for more of their brands to start sailing across different regions of the world. I explore the 12 key changes implemented by these two large cruising corporations to their cruise brands based and operating out of Germany,
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SEABOURN CRUISES : Standout Differences You Need To Know About !
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What are the 4 Biggest and most unique Differences You Need To Know About Seabourn Cruises, and what do they do similar to other ultra-luxury cruise lines they compete with, like Silversea and Regent Seven Seas. I discuss the on-board facilities, features, dining and others aspects of Seabourn cruises to reveal what I think they Seabourn Cruises do best and different to other lines
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BIG USA CRUISE UPDATE : Not The News You Were Hoping for ?
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In this USA cruise update I look at the current situation of the cruise suspension in the USA and when the cruising shutdown is likely to be listed. I update and review the situation and outlook for cruising in and out of the USA in my latest video. Although some positive developments, mostly probably not news and updates you looking forward to. Will cruises start sailing again from mid-September? What is the status of the discussion between the CDC and cruise lines? Is there good or bad news
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Solo Travellers Saving Money: Part One
The cruising industry is looking at making cruising financially more attractive to solo travellers who usually have had to pay large surcharges to stay in cabins designed for twin occupancy.
Over the next few episodes I will share tips for solo travellers wanting to go cruising, for example: Cruise on a line that has dedicated solo cabins.
There many lines that offer solo cabins on some of their ships. New ships coming on stream seem to have solo cabins as standard and so look at the newest ships in any fleet.
The following are best known for their solo cabins:
- Cunard (Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria).
- Norwegian Cruise Line. They have a specific solo guest haven on their newer and larger ships.
- P&O Cruises. They have solo cabins on all of their newer ships including Azura, Ventura, Arcadia, Aurora, Oriana and Britannia.
- Fred Olsen. All their ships offer solo cabins.
- Costa Cruises have some single cabins, both inside and outside, on half of its ships.
- Royal Caribbean are starting to offer more options. The new ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, have solo “studio” cabins on each ship.
Get more tips in the next episode