Port Shopping Talks and Shopping Watch-outs - Cruise Tip #111
Release Date: 12/14/2016
Essential Cruise Tips
As 9 put of 10 of my cruises are as a solo passenger, I am frequently asked to share my tips on how to travel cheaper and avoid the large 100% supplement most lines charge, how to avoid being left out or feeling lonely and make the most of cruising as a solo traveller. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I delve into gambling in cruise ship casinos to discover how to play, what to focus on and how cruise passengers use gambling to unlock perks, freebies, heavily discounted and free cruises – without seemingly gambling much money. Whether you are a small and timid player of slot machines or a big fan of playing the tables, you will discover all you need to know before playing. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I look at dining in the Main Dining Room on a cruise ship, and the many watch outs, must knows, tips and tricks. It is not straight-forward as many cruisers think Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I discuss the things about Cunard Cruise Line that I kept finding people misunderstand, or do not realise about the cruise line. There are many cruising myths about Cunard among cruise passengers that I discuss, dispel, or explain why they may be only partly right. Cunard is not what most people think it is. I discuss topics including why despite being a very British line they use the US dollar and not the British Pound. Find out why and 7 other things you didn't know you needed to know. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I look at some unwritten, and unspoken, rules that cruise passengers need to know as they are what makes a cruise run smoothly and make it more enjoyable Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I look at 9 highly-sought after, and rare, cruise cabins that everyone wants for their cruising vacations because they have something unique, rare, or have added quirks or perks that make them more attractive than the others. So, which ones you should be quick off the mark to bag? Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I take a look at the 7 things I find on every Norwegian Fjords cruise I've been on that keeps surprising, shocking or throwing Norwegian Fjord cruise passengers. Here is what anyone thinking of going on a Norway Fjords cruising vacation really needs to know Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I learnt a lot going on my first Disney Cruise Line cruise. And that many of the cruising tips that apply to other cruise lines do not apply, or work, going on a Disney cruising vacation. These are the 13 things that I found cruisers on a Disney Cruise Line need to know as it will make their cruise better – and ensure they do not miss out on Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks:
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I booked myself onto Disney Cruise Line as an adult without kids to put it to the test to see if it really is the top-notch premium cruising vacation and option for travellers like this as most fans of the line say it is. Discover if I had a Disney dream or Disney nightmare at sea..... Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers
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I look at how Celebrity Cruises is fast changing as a cruise line and the challenges that creates for both existing and new cruisers considering a Celebrity Cruising vacation. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers
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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 local ports. They earn commissions if you shop in certain stores, as does the cruise line sometimes.
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- "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK)
- "Essential Cruise Tips" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK)
- "River Cruising Tips and Tricks" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK)
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