Arctic (Part Two) - Tips For Travellers Podcast 210
Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
Release Date: 11/23/2015
Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
I noticed that more cruisers than ever are staying on board their cruise ship rather than getting off in ports to self-explore or go on excursions. With many changes in ports and on ships in recent years, I too have started remaining on board in more ports too. There were even two cruises in the last year where I did not get off the ship in any port at all! What is going on? And why and when should you also make the smart choice to stay on board in port? Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers...
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info_outlineIn the second episode of the three-part series on the Arctic, I share my tips and answers to 9 questions anyone considering exploring the Arctic on a cruise, especially with Silversea, should be asking:
- What, and where, is the Arctic?
- Where exactly will Silversea take you in the Arctic?
- What nature and wildlife will you see?
- How does expedition cruising work, and what you should expect?
- What facilities does the Silver Explorer have?
- Who will your fellow passengers be?
- What clothes and other items should you take?
- What about taking photographs?
- How else can you get the most of your time on board?
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