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Essential Cruise Tips8 Cruise Services Changing Way People Cruise You're about to discover eight services that I think could change the way you cruise forever! In this, I talk about eight amazing, innovative and sometimes unusual services that I think could help travellers think about and cruise very differently . Some will help people cruise when they thought they could not. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Booking your next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on land and...
2020-02-2809 min
Essential Cruise TipsSolo Cruise Tips How can you cruise better and cheaper as a solo cruise passenger? I often cruise solo and have 8 tips and things you can do as a single travellers to have a great cruise experience and find ways to do it cheaper. Cruising solo can be costly as most lines charge up to double occupancy rates even for a single occupancy of a cabin. Find out the best lines, where to book, times to go, what to do once on board and other tips I have discovered on my cruising journey to date. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:
2020-02-2110 min
Essential Cruise Tips11 Cruise Cabin No-NosWhat are the things you should never do in your cruise cabin and stateroom? I explore the 11 big things that you should never do and why. Some of these are about being respectful of the crew and other passengers, but some could get you into trouble and even have you disembarked from the cruise. Are you guilty of any of these? SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStoreBooking your next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more...
2020-01-3112 min
Essential Cruise Tips12 Cruise Disembarkation Day Blunders To AvoidDiscover the 12 biggest cruise disembarkation day mistakes and blunders that you need to avoid. These are things that I have seen, heard from other cruisers they did and even did myself. There are 12 top tips and things to watch out for and do to make sure you have a smooth, stress free and good embarkation from your cruise. Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on land and when cruising the oceans or rivers of the world. To help you, in every video I draw on...
2020-01-2410 min
Essential Cruise Tips8 Offbeat Questions About Cruise Ships AnsweredI give the answers to 8 of the more offbeat, unconventional and unusual questions that many passengers, including me at one time, were afraid or embarrassed to ask. I explore everything from what water is in the toilets to how many people die on a cruise and what happens to the body and what waste is (and is not) out into the ocean. Find out the answers to some of the more offbeat questions many cruise passengers have about cruise ships and cruising. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStoreBooking your next...
2020-01-1711 min
Essential Cruise TipsSaga Cruises Need-to-KnowsIs Saga Cruises the best cruise line for your cruise vacation? In this I explore what I think Saga Cruises do better, the same or worse than other premium cruise lines. I also look at who they are and who they are most suited for and why. Saga Cruises is a UK-based line with a different take on a number of areas of cruising, which you will discover... Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line a number of times over the last few years before making this video SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:
2020-01-1011 min
Essential Cruise Tips8 Things You Can Do Free On Norwegian EncoreWhat are the 8 best things you can do on Norwegian Encore cruise ship for free, as they are included within your cruise fare? Norwegian Encore launched in November 2019 and, like the rest of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, has lots of choice and facilities. However, many of these do costs a fee above your cruise fare to use, including some restaurants, activities and facilities. So, I reveal what the very best things you can do on board Norwegian Encore that you do not have to pay extra to do. Some, I hope will surprise and please you! ...
2020-01-0310 min
Essential Cruise TipsTips On Having A Great Cruise On Princess CruisesDiscover the 10 tips I have for making sure you have the very best cruise possible on Princess Cruises. I have cruised with Princess Cruises a number of times and these are the things that `I have learnt make for having the best cruising vacation with the cruise line. Hope these help make your Princess Cruise a great one. Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line a number of times before making this video. Princess Cruises had no input on the content of this video. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise...
2019-12-2712 min
Essential Cruise TipsWorst Cruise Packing MistakesWhat are the 9 worst cruise packing mistakes cruisers can (and Do) Make? I discuss the main things that cruise passengers get wrong when packing for their cruise vacation, along with watch-outs and things to be careful of based on where you are cruising to. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Booking your next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on land and when cruising the oceans...
2019-12-2011 min
Essential Cruise TipsCruise Rip-Offs To Watch Out ForDiscover the 10 biggest cruise rip offs that you need to watch out for, and tips on how to avoid or overcome them. There are a number of things that, if you are not careful, you could find you are being ripped off and spending too much on. These are the 10 main rip offs that I have seen and watch out for when I go cruising. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Booking your next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise Gary Bembridge's Tips For...
2019-12-1312 min
Essential Cruise TipsPrincess Cruises Pros and ConsWhat are the pros and cons of cruising on a Princess Cruises cruising vacation. I explore the best and worst things about a cruise with Princess. The things you need to watch out for and be aware of, as well as the great things about cruising on Princess Cruises. This luxury / premium cruise line is the Thord most popular line based on number of passengers they carry every year. Only Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean lines carry more. So, want are the Princess Cruises Pros and Cons? SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: *** Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http...
2019-12-0612 min
Essential Cruise TipsHow To Avoid The Crowds In Cruise PortsAs cruise ships get larger and cruising becoming more popular, cruise ports can get very crowded with cruise passengers. There can be between 15,000 and 20,000 passengers arriving at a port one any one day. What can you do to avoid the crowds and have a great time in a cruise port away from the mass of other cruising people there too? Over the many cruises I have done, over 73 at time of making this, I have found 8 great and proven ways to avoid the crowds in a cruise port. Hope these help you have a great time in every port...
2019-11-2911 min
Essential Cruise Tips11 Costly Cruise MistakesDiscover the 11 Costly Cruise Mistakes that cruise passengers make most often, And how you can avoid making them. Drawing on the 73 cruises I have done to date, and the mistakes that I either made or seen other cruisers make, this is the list of things you need to be aware of to make sure you do not waste money, spend too much or have to fork out a lot of extra money when cruising. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Booking your next cruise with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit...
2019-11-2212 min
Essential Cruise Tips10 Reasons To Stay On Board The Ship In Cruise PortsThere are at least 10 good reasons, and times, that you should stay on board your cruise ship when it is in port. Discover the times, and why, you should consider enjoying what your cruise ship has to offer rather than venturing on to land to explore. Cruising is, of course, about seeing places but you are also spending money for a ship that has lots to offer. Find out what and (importantly) when you should stay on board the cruise ship in port. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY: Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore...
2019-11-1507 min
Essential Cruise TipsCruise Embarkation Day Watch-Outs and TipsDiscover the 9 top tips and tricks to make your cruise embarkation day fast, stress-free and sets you up for the most enjoyable cruise vacation you can have. I explore the watch-outs and things to focus on drawing on my experiences of setting off on 73 cruises to date. I have learnt, sometimes the hard way, on the things to watch out for, to be ready for and how to make cruise embarkation day easy and get you into your cruise as quickly as possible. Once you have watched this, why not watch one of these popular recent videos:
2019-11-0810 min
Essential Cruise Tips4 Things You Need To Know About Seabourn CruisesWhat are the 4 Things You Really Need To Know Before Cruising with Seabourn Cruises? I explore the ultra-luxury Seabourn Cruise Line and discuss for essential things about them to help you decide if this is the best, or right, cruise line for your cruising vacation, including what Seabourn is, what they do better and the same as other ultra-luxury cruise lines, what your fare really gets (and does not get you) and who the line is best for. Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line before making this video ** Buy my Cruise...
2019-11-0111 min
Essential Cruise TipsSeabourn Cruises Encore Ship ReviewDiscover the 7 essential things you need to know about Seabourn Cruises Entire cruise ship. Things you really need to know if you are interested in cruising on this luxury cruise ship. I tour all aspects of the ship and share my views on what os good and works less well. I explore many aspects of the ship including dining options, bars and lounges, fitness, entertainment, facilities and experience. Seabourn Cruises is one of the ultra-luxury cruise lines and Seabourn Encore was the first of a new class of ships for the cruise line. The sister ship is called Seabourn...
2019-10-2509 min
Essential Cruise TipsDifferences between European Canal Barge And Regular River CruiseWhat are the main differences between a European canal hotel barge cruise and a river cruise? I think there are 8 key things you need to know that makes a canal cruise different to a river cruise. By understanding how they differ you can better decide is a river cruise or canal hotel barge cruise is best for your next European river cruising vacation Note: I travelled as a guest of CroisiEurope on a 6-night hotel barge cruise in France before making this video Croisieurope had no input into the opinions or content of this video. ...
2019-10-1810 min
Essential Cruise TipsCruise Drinks Packages. 8 Big Watch-OutsCruise drinks packages are becoming increasingly popular. Most cruise lines offer them, and actively promote and encourage cruising passengers to buy one. However, is a drinks package right for you? I explore 8 reasons and times that a drinks package on a cruise ship is probably not worth buying. Cruise lines often have different levels and types of drinks packages, such as lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity, and what should you be thinking about if deciding between these. Discover if a drinks package is right for you, and the watch-outs and things to consider.
2019-10-1108 min
Essential Cruise Tips5 Ways A European Hotel Barge Cruise Is Better Than A River CruiseIs a hotel barge cruise better than a river cruise in Europe? I explore 5 times, and types of travellers, where a European barge hotel cruise is likely to be the best way to cruise through Europe. River cruising in Europe has become very popular, but less travellers know there is an alternative way to cruise the European Waterways - hotel barges that cruise the canals and rivers of Europe. Discover if they are a better option for your European vacation Note: I travelled as a guest of CroisiEurope on a 6-night French cruise on their Deborah hotel...
2019-09-2709 min
Essential Cruise Tips6 Things You Can Get Free On A Cruise (By Asking)How can you get free things on your next cruise, and get much more bang for your cruising bucks? I discuss the 6 main areas of cruise freebies that are available, if you go and ask for them or seek them out. They are not things that cruise brochures and websites usually reveal, or talk about. I tell you the things to focus on and how to get as many free things as you possibly can, including drinks, special food, gifts, spa treatments, better and improved cabins and more. ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore...
2019-09-2010 min
Essential Cruise Tips6 Best European River Cruise LinesWhat are the best European river cruise lines? I discuss the 6, based on my numerous river cruises through Europe that I recommend that you consider for your first or next river cruise in Europe. I review and discuss lines ranging from premium to more value, and those in between. These are the 6 best river cruise lines to consider. Which one sounds right and best for you? ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore ** USA cruisers get great cruise deals CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise ** UK Cruisers get great cruise deals with C...
2019-09-1310 min
Essential Cruise Tips9 Biggest Pros and Cons Of Cruising To IcelandShould you cruise to Iceland? If you want to visit Iceland what are the pros and cons of cruising over doing a land-based visit. There are many good things about taking a cruise, and I explore the 6 best pros of cruising to Iceland before looking at the 3 top things you need to consider that may make a land-based trip a better option for you. Note: I travelled as a guest of Saga Cruises on a round Iceland cruise when making this video. A lot of the footage and tips also draw on my Voyages To Antiquity cruise...
2019-09-0610 min
Essential Cruise Tips10 Best Bucket List Cruises In The World !What are 10 essential and best must-do cruises and cruise destinations in the world? What do I believe are the very best cruising vacations and destinations that should be on your cruising bucket list? Based on my experience of doing 68 cruises around the world (at time of recording), I talk about the 10 very best cruises that I recommend anyone who loves or wants to do cruising should consider. How many have you done? How many of the cruises are on your bucket list and you want to do having watched these 10 best cruises? ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http...
2019-08-3010 min
Essential Cruise Tips10 Things Not To Do On A Cruise Ship Balcony (Ever!)Discover the 10 things that you should never do on a cruise ship balcony. Some of them are rules from the cruise line, which if you break you could find yourself thrown off your cruising vacation (or even banned by the cruise line for life!). Some are things that will make your and the other cruisers around you have a more enjoyable cruise. And some even could save you a lot of embarrassment.... ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore ** USA cruisers get great cruise deals CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise ** UK C...
2019-08-2308 min
Essential Cruise Tips9 Most Unusual, Surprising (And Some Rude) Cruises EverWhat are the unusual, surprising and even rude theme cruises that you can go on? I look at 9 of the theme cruises on the seas that you could go on (if they appeal!). Many groups and organisations charter entire cruise ships and run themed cruise vacations - some of which you may find very remarkable. Discover the 9 types of theme cruises many travellers may find surprising and unusual. ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore ** USA cruisers get great cruise deals CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise ** UK Cruisers get great cruise deals with...
2019-08-1608 min
Essential Cruise TipsPaul Gauguin Cruises Tips. Key Watch-outs & Must-Knows Before CruisingPaul Gauguin cruises sail out of Papeete Tahiti around the French Polynesian islands on 7 to 14 night cruising vacations. I travelled on a 7-night Society Islands cruise and spent time exploring what Paul Gauguin have to offer. In this I explore who they are, what they do well in my view, some watch-outs about the line and who I think they are best for and why. To find out more about what to expect cruising around French Polynesia watch my video: https://youtu.be/eqBB1qo6cHA Note: I travelled as a guest of Paul Gauguin before making...
2019-08-0910 min
Essential Cruise Tips9 Top Cruise Hacks, Tricks And Tips For 2019 / 2020I reveal my top and best cruise hacks, tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your cruising vacation in 2019 and 2020. These cruising tips are things that I have learnt to help me get better cruise fares, save money on board a cruise ship, pack better and smarter, find the best cabin, find and save money on excursions and lots more. These are all proven and should help you. Enjoy these cruising hacks, tips and tricks. ** Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 ** Buy one of my unique Cruise T-shirts: http...
2019-08-0210 min
Essential Cruise TipsSaga Cruises Spirit of Discovery Ship : 8 Must-Knows And A Key Watch-OutSaga Cruises launched Spirit of Discovery in July 2019, the first of two sister cruise ships (Spirit of Adventure in 2020). These are the first new-build ships for cruising ever for Saga, why had previously bought and refurbished existing cruise ships. The Spirit of Discovery holds 999 passengers and in this I discuss the 8 things that I think are best about the ship, and show and explain why. I also talk about one major watch-out and issue that could stop you from cruising. Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line on a pre-naming cruise before making this...
2019-07-2611 min
Essential Cruise TipsShould a Tahiti French Polynesia Cruise be On Your Buckey List?Do you have a cruise or travel bucket list? If so, should a French Polynesia cruise be on that list? In this I discuss the Tahiti and French Polynesia region and review what I think are the 4 pros and the 4 cons of cruising that I believe you should consider as you consider this as a cruising vacation option. I travelled to the region, which is pretty remote to explore. It takes well over 8 hours to fly from Los Angeles and the trip from Europe is 21 hours. It is very unique, different and beautiful. But, is it worth going all...
2019-07-1910 min
Essential Cruise Tips5 Best Ways To Get A Great Cruise Cabin.People often tell me their cruise cabin is not important as its just a place to sleep and get ready, until they have a bad experience of a noisy cabin that disrupts and affects enjoyment of their cruising vacation. I share 5 key steps to finding and ensuring you get a great cruise cabin on a cruise ship. Discover how to find the best cruise staterooms and exactly how to choose a cruise ship cabin. Also watch my video about cruise upgrades: https://youtu.be/id160Wqmrj0 * Subscribe to the channel: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 * Buy...
2019-07-0810 min
Essential Cruise Tips12 Best And Must-Have Cruise Items And GiftsThese are my suggestions for 12 must-have items and so perfect gifts to give anyone who is going on or loves cruising. These are all gifts that I have seen and know cruisers use, love and will be pleased to receive from you. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, special occasions or for a first or next cruise. Many of these I wish I had been given before cruising (and had to buy many for myself!). So this list is also 12 things you should take on your cruise too! The links below will take you to the products, some of...
2018-12-0707 min
Essential Cruise Tips6 Best Ways To Avoid Norovirus On A Cruise In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge gives six ways to best avoid getting and spreading the Norovirus on a cruise. These include the pre-boarding declaration, hand washing, bathroom usage, people contact, surfaces and early reporting. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books by Gary Bembridge: "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)
2017-08-1403 min
Essential Cruise TipsFour Cruises to Avoid and Why Tips In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge talks about four cruises that you should avoid and tells you why. These include cruises after dry dock, maiden voyages of new ships, short cruises in spring break and themed cruises with large groups. This episode was inspired by an article on Cruise Fever: http://cruisefever.net/1123-cruises-to-avoid/ For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books by Gary Bembridge: "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" (Amazon U...
2017-03-3005 minEssential Cruise TipsHow To Become a Gentleman Dance Host Tips In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge talks about how to become a gentleman dance host on a cruise ship - and travel the world almost for free. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books by Gary Bembridge: "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) Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio
2017-03-1603 min
Essential Cruise TipsBest Cruise Line Agent to Book your Cruise TipsIn this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge announces the partnership with The Cruise Line to provide listeners with an exclusive way to book a cruise with personalised and dedicated experts. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books by Gary Bembridge: "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) Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio
2017-03-0204 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Port Shopping Talks and Shopping Watch-outs / Tips 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. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books by Gary Bembridge: "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK) "Essential Cruise Tips" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK) "River Cruising Tips and Tricks" (Amazon U...
2016-12-1405 minEssential Cruise TipsHow to Avoid Missing Your Cruise Ship TipsIn this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, gives eight tips on how to avoid missing your cruise ship when in port. You may have seen videos on sites like YouTube of people running down the quay as their ship pulls away leaving them behind. These tips can help you avoid being one of them... The tips include: Knowing time to be back. Ensuring your watch and phone are on ship time. Having the ship and port agent phone number. Allowing time for delays on transport. Cash to cover taxi. Credit...
2016-12-0208 minEssential Cruise TipsAvoiding Familes and Kids When Cruising Tips In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, gives eight tips on how to avoid families and kids on a cruise. The tips include: Picking the right cruise line (avoid the best for families in the previous episode). Adult-only ships. Adult-only areas on board. Timing (like avoiding school vacation times). Longer and re-positioning cruises. Right cabin choice. River cruises. Exotic routes, like Arctic and Antarctica. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books b...
2016-11-1606 minEssential Cruise Tips5 Best Cruise Lines for Familes TipsIn this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, shares his tips of the five best cruise lines for families: Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruises, Disney Cruise Line and MSC Cruises. He talks about the strengths of each and why they are good for families For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books by Gary Bembridge: "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK) "Essential Cruise Tips" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK) "River Cruising Tips...
2016-11-0907 minEssential Cruise TipsWhen an Inside Cabin May be Best Cruise Tips In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, talks about inside cabins and comments on an article from Cruise Critic with seven times an inside cabin may be the best choice for a cruise. The article he comments on can be read at: http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=2419 For mores essential cruise tips visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio
2016-10-0505 minEssential Cruise TipsCroisiEurope River Cruises TipsIn this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, talks about CroisiEurope River Cruises - the largest, most experienced and value-for-money European river cruise line. Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio
2016-09-2103 minEssential Cruise TipsIs a Port or Starboard Cabin Better on a Cruise?In this epsiode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, travel author and expert, answers a question often asked: is a cabin on the port (left) or starboard (right) side better and why.... Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio
2016-09-0704 minEssential Cruise Tips6 Activities No Longer Allowed on a Cruise ShipIn this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, share six activities that are no longer allowed on cruise ships. These were covered in an article on CruiseFever.net and include: Messages in a bottle. Streamers at sailaway. Hitting golf balls into the ocean. Smoking in the dining rooms and staterooms. Visits from friends and family on embarkation day. Skeet shooting. Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio
2016-08-2403 minEssential Cruise TipsFour Top First-Time Cruise Tips In this episode Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, shares another Essential Cruise Tip. Four First-Time Cruise Tips I was asked by "Cruise International Magazine" to provide a few tips for first-time cruisers for an article they were doing with suggestions from different cruise writers and bloggers. These are the four that I provided: (1) Chose your cruise line very carefully. Think about, and ideally write down, what is important to you on a vacation and use that as a checklist when deciding which line to travel with. Most k...
2016-08-1003 min
Gary Bembridge's Tips For TravellersKyoto (Japan) TipsIn this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge visits the historic city of Kyoto in Japan. Kyoto is packed with 1,000s of temples and historic sites, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is one of the few key cities in Japan spared major damage and destruction during World War II that wiped out much of Japan's historical sites. As you will hear, it is an amazing experience and Gary highly recommends you visit it. However, unless you have days (or weeks) you cannot hope to scratch even the surface of what...
2016-06-2042 minEssential Cruise TipsBeing A Cruise On-Board Guest Lecturer TipIn this episode Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, shares another Essential Cruise Tip. How to become a cruise on-board guest speaker It is not easy and it is not a dream job as you will find most speakers have to pay a fee for each day they are on board to the agency that finds them assignment, cover their own travel to the ship and costs whilst on the ship like gratuities and drinks. They will, however, be given accommodation, food and be able to bring a guest with them. In return they usually...
2016-06-1003 minEssential Cruise TipsHow to Get a Cabin Upgrade Cruise Tip In episode 101 of 60-Second Cruise Tips, cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge shares another cruising tip. This one he talks about the nine tips that an article by CruiseFever.net suggested you use to get a cabin upgrade on a cruise. The tips are: Choose the slow season for better chances of an upgrade. Book through a travel agent. Get a more expensive cabin in the first place. Hope for the chain reaction effect. Mention your special occasion for cruising. Wait until the second day of the cruise before asking. Choose your s...
2016-05-2704 minEssential Cruise TipsResortforaday.com Cruise Excursion TipsIn episode 100 of 60-Second Cruise Tips, cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge shares another cruising tip. This one is for a new and different cruise excursion option called resortforaday.com Their sell day passes to beach resorts across many of the main Caribbean ports including Jamaica, Cozumel, Bermuda, Cabo San Lucas, Curacao, Spain, St. Thomas, Nassau, Freeport, St. Maarten, Grand Cayman, Barbados, Roatan, San Juan & Tobago. The passes must be booked before you head off on your cruise as they are not sold on board or on arrival. You can cancel up to 11...
2016-05-1302 minEssential Cruise TipsAvoiding Theme Cruises TipsIn another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge shares another cruising tip. This episode is: Avoiding Group Cruises I have had travellers contact me saying they have been on a cruise and found that there has been a large group or themed event taking place that swamped the ship, affected their access to amenities and changed the atmosphere of the ship. Leading to a less enjoyable trip. Cruise lines are not obliged, nor inclined, to let people know that a large group has taken out a booking on their...
2016-04-0701 minEssential Cruise TipsSeasickness Cruise TipsIn another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Seasickness Seasickness is unpleasant and cruise lines do everything they can to reduce the probability of you suffering from it. Steps they take include scheduling and sailing itineraries that minimise the chance of encountering rough seas, using ships equipped with stabilisers to help keep the ship steady in rough seas and swells and taking advantage of modern radar systems to avoid poor weather.
2016-03-2401 minEssential Cruise TipsIndependent Shore Excursions Tips In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Independent Provider Excursions
If you only consider the shore excursions sold by your cruise line you may be missing out on saving money and discovering exciting alternatives by using independent providers. There are a number of large companies, including ShoreTrips.com and Viator.com, that offer comprehensive programs alongside those for sale on board.
You need to make the final choice on which is right for you. Th...
2016-03-1002 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Line Excursions TipsIn another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Cruise line Excursions If you only consider the shore excursions sold by your cruise line you may be missing out on saving money and discovering exciting alternatives by using independent providers. There are a number of large companies, including ShoreTrips.com and Viator.com, that offer comprehensive programs alongside those for sale on board. You need to make the...
2016-02-2501 minEssential Cruise TipsAdvantages of Cruising Tips In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: The Advantages of Cruising There are many advantages that cruising has over land-based vacations. The following are some of the key ones: Inclusive fares. A cruise fare will include your accommodation, cruising from port to port, meals, and entertainment. Some premium lines also include drinks, gratuities and excursions. You are likely to spend a fair amount on board on items...
2016-02-1103 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Ship Godmothers In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: What is a ship's Godmother? It is a long-standing tradition for ships to have a "Godmother". These are people who bless and name the ship and wish it, and all who travel on it, safe passage. In recent times the choice of the Godmother has become a major marketing tool, as it can create additional PR and news coverage. The British Royal family...
2016-01-2801 minEssential Cruise TipsCruising when Pregnant Tips
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is:
Cruising while Pregnant
Heading off on a cruise when you are pregnant may sound like an appealing idea. A chance to relax and be pampered before your new baby changes your life, and makes lots of demands on your time and energy for years to come.
However, almost all cruise lines have limitations about carrying pregnant women. A review of...
2016-01-1401 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Contract Watch Outs And Tips
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is:
Cruise contract watch-outs
When you book and pay your fare you are agreeing to the terms of the cruise line contract. You are unlikely to be given a copy of it but can access it online, in the brochure or requesting a copy from your cruise agent.
Here are a few things to be aware of:
Refuse to let...
2015-12-3102 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Luggage Restrictions Tips
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is:
How much luggage can you take?Cruise ships usually do not place limits on how much luggage you can take. However when planning what to take you should consider the following:
Weight Restrictions. If flying to catch your cruise you need to stay within the weight limits of the airline to avoid excess baggage charges.
Self-disembarking. While cruise lines will usually...
2015-12-1701 minEssential Cruise TipsThings to do at Night On A Cruise Tips
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is:
What is there to do at night?You are usually going to be in port and off the ship during the day and sailing at night. As the ship departs for its next destination it comes alive, offering a myriad of things to keep you busy and occupied - throughout the night if you desire. Some new to cruise guests worry that...
2015-12-0302 minEssential Cruise TipsAvoiding Norovirus On A Cruise Tips
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is:
Avoiding NorovirusThis is a form of gastrointestinal illness which usually causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. People with it can also have headaches, fever and stomach cramps. It is also common on land with up to one in thirty people suffering it every year. As it is contagious, and spreads easily through touch, it tends to get a lot of publicity and...
2015-11-1902 minEssential Cruise TipsAvoiding Missing Your Cruise Ship Tips
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is:
How to avoid missing the ship in PortWatching your ship head off into the distance standing on the quay in a foreign port is a vacation experience you should avoid. Though it does happen.Here is how to ensure you do not get into that situation, and what to do if you do:
Make 100% sure you k...
2015-11-0502 minEssential Cruise TipsChildren Sharing Cruise Cabin Tips And Watch-outsIn another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is:
Children Sharing CabinsMany cruise lines have limits on the age a child can be before they can travel. Based on my experience, it is common for babies to be at least six months old on date of embarkation before they can cruise. It can differ based on where you are going too. So check on both issues with your pr...
2015-10-2201 minEssential Cruise TipsOn-Board Medical Treatment LiabilityGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Contract Watch-outs: Non‐Liability For Medical TreatmentAlthough there will be a medical centre on board on ocean cruise ships, it is usually provided by a third party or specific organisation within the overall cruise corporation. The medical team are unlikely to be direct employees of the cruise line itself. In the contract you agree to when buying your ticket it is like...
2015-06-0301 minEssential Cruise TipsPassenger Restrictions - Who Cannot Cruise And Why?Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioPassenger Restrictions: Who Cannot Cruise And WhyAlthough your agent is likely to guide you when booking, you should check if your cruise line has any restrictions in types of passengers they will carry. For example, some lines do not allow:
Unwed or unrelated couples under 18 to be booked in the same stateroom.
Children under six months of age to travel and ma...
2015-05-2901 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Contract Watch-out : Cruise CancellationGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Contract Watch-out: CancellationThe cancellation policy for a cruise varies by line and you must understand what you are agreeing to when you make a booking. Always ask your agent what the terms are, or check the cruise line conditions online or in their brochure. You will usually find deposits are non-refundable and only sometimes are even transferrable to an alternative c...
2015-05-2401 minEssential Cruise TipsUsing A Foreign Cruise Agent To Save MoneyGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioUsing Foreign Cruise Agents To Save MoneyI always recommend using a cruise specialist agent when booking a cruise, as they can guide you on the right line, cabin and find the best fare for your needs. However, you may find that the best fare comes from an agent in a different country to the one you live in.I have met an...
2015-05-1901 minEssential Cruise TipsBad Cruise Habits - Fixed Dining EtiquetteGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Habits To Avoid : Fixed Dining If you are on fixed dining on a cruise, there is an etiquette to follow when it comes to time keeping. Fixed dining is still very common on most cruise lines. It means you are allocated a set table and time for your evening meal. You will dine with the same people and have the same serving te...
2015-05-1901 minEssential Cruise TipsWhy Cruise Ports Are Not GuaranteedGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Ports Not GuaranteedWhen you book a cruise the ports of call are a planned itinerary, not a guaranteed one. You need to understand that you may never get to some of them, so never make absolute must-do arrangements in any destination based on a cruise you book. So, for example, do not plan and book your dream wedding in one of the...
2015-05-0901 minEssential Cruise TipsFlight Tips - Getting To And From A CruiseGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioGetting To And From Your Ship: Flight TimesIf you are making your own flight arrangements to get to and from your ship, there are a few key guidelines that I recommend you follow.If you can, aim to get to the embarkation port the day before your cruise leaves and stay overnight. This means that if there are any flight de...
2015-05-0401 minEssential Cruise TipsAvoiding Old People On A Cruise....Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioHow To Avoid Being Surrounded By Old PeopleCruises have a reputation, especially among people who have not done one yet, of mostly being for old people. However, if you chose the right cruise line you will be surrounded by people just like you. The profile of people on board differs based on a combination of the destination, time of year and the line it...
2015-04-2901 minEssential Cruise TipsNon-clothes Items You Should Pack For A CruiseGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio.Non-clothes items to packMost people focus on what clothes they need to take on their cruise. If a fancy one with dress codes there is lottos angst about the right mix of gowns, suits and more casual clothes. If a mixture of weather then layering dominates the packing. But you should spend as much time thinking about non-clothing items to bring. Here are so...
2015-04-2401 minEssential Cruise TipsCruiseable.com TipsGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Resource: CruisableThe newest cruise resource launching online and as an app is called Cruiseable.com.It is designed to be both a cruise community and a travel resource. Right now you have to go to one site for reader recommendations, another site for cruise itineraries, another site to book it. Cruiseable is an all-in-one solution that provides the information y...
2015-04-1901 minEssential Cruise TipsToothache and Tooth Problems On Board TipsGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioWhat Happens If I have Toothache On Board?Cruise ships carrying more than 12 passengers are required to have a doctor and medical facilities on board. River cruise ships are unlikely to carry a doctor as they are always within reasonable reach of land to access emergency and essential medical assistance.You will find that you are likely to be well covered if yo...
2015-04-1401 minEssential Cruise TipsTBEX AT Sea Theme CruiseGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio.
TBEX At SeaIn an earlier episode I spoke about theme cruises, and how they are becoming ever more popular.If you want to cruise the Caribbean while learning more about how to be a travel blogger you should consider attending the TBEX At Sea themed cruise.The Travel Bloggers Exchange, known as TBEX, run the world’s largest travel blog...
2015-04-0901 minEssential Cruise TipsBad Cruise Habits Part 4Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part FourOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish on board. I wanted to share some more thoughts about bad habits every cruiser should avoid.For example:Do not be a corridor noise nuisance. Although most cabins are fairly s...
2015-04-0401 minEssential Cruise TipsBad Cruise Habits - Safety DrillGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part ThreeOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish on board. I wanted to share some more thoughts about bad habits every cruiser should avoid.For example:Pay attention and stay focused in the safety drill.
Although i...
2015-03-3001 minEssential Cruise TipsBad Cruise Habits - Chair HogsGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part TwoOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish on board. I wanted to share another thought about another bad habit every cruiser should avoid.Do not be a chair hog.
This topic seems to cause the most d...
2015-03-2501 minEssential Cruise TipsBad Cruise Habits - NorovirusGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part OneOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish on board. I wanted to share a thought one bad habit every cruiser should avoid.While most cruise passengers are courteous, and considerate - there are things everyone should follow to make su...
2015-03-2001 minEssential Cruise TipsSolo Cruise Savings (Part 3)Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioSolo Travellers Saving Money: Part ThreeThe 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: Consider European river cruising.
2015-03-1501 minEssential Cruise TipsSolo Cruise Savings (Part 2)Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioSolo Travellers Saving Money: Part TwoThe 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 lines t...
2015-03-1001 minEssential Cruise TipsSolo Cruise Savings (Part 1)Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Solo Travellers Saving Money: Part OneThe 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 tha...
2015-03-0501 minEssential Cruise TipsWho Is Who On-Board (Part 3)Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radiocruise, cruising, tip, tips, advice,Who is who on board: Part ThreeThere are many hundreds of crew on board responsible for creating your cruise experience. Some you come across every day and others you may never see as they drive operations behind the scenes. Three of the most visible ones on every ship are:Excursion...
2015-02-2501 minEssential Cruise TipsWho Is Who On-Board (Part 2)Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Who is who on board: Part TwoThere are many hundreds of crew on board responsible for creating your cruise experience. Some you come across every day and others you may never see as they drive operations behind the scenes. Two of the most important ones on every ship are:Executive ChefThe Executive Chef oversees planning and...
2015-02-2001 minEssential Cruise TipsWho Is Who On-Board (Part 1)Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radiocruise, cruising, tip, tips, advice,Who is who on board: Part OneThere are many hundreds of crew on board responsible for creating your cruise experience. Some you come across every day and others you may never see as they drive operations behind the scenes. Two of the most senior ones on every ship are:Captain
2015-02-1501 minEssential Cruise TipsShould You Use A Cruise Agent?Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Should you use a cruise agent?Booking a cruise is not the time to be your own travel agent. Anyone new to cruising should use a cruise-specialist agent. They help find the best cruise line to meet your tastes and choose the right cabin from among the different grades and types.
You often get better deals using an ag...
2015-02-1001 minEssential Cruise TipsTheme Cruises TipsGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Theme cruisesA theme cruise focuses on a specific topic or event and the itinerary, entertainment and on-board activities are centred around it. You are likely to find a themed cruise for almost any topic you are interested in. Themecruisefinder.com usually has at least 500 different options listed at any one time. The three main categories are:
Private: Clubs, as...
2015-02-0501 minEssential Cruise TipsGetting Best Cruise Fare With TimingGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Getting Best Fare: TimingI have many tips for getting the best fare. Here is some more of them:Avoid maiden seasons of new shipsNew ships joining a cruise line fleet receive significant media coverage and are highly sought after, with guests wanting to experience the latest offering and fares are at a premium. During ma...
2015-01-3001 minEssential Cruise TipsGetting The Best Cruise Fare By Being FlexibleGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Getting Best Fare: Be FlexibleI have many tips for getting the best fare. Here is another of them:The more flexible you are, the lower your fare is likely to be. If you are set on going on a specific cruise on a specific date in a specific stateroom, you will probably pay the highest fare as you will n...
2015-01-2501 minEssential Cruise TipsGetting Best Cruise Fare Tip with eMail NewslettersGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Getting Best Fare: eMail NewslettersI have many tips for getting the best fare based on my experiences and from what other passengers and agents have shared with me. Here is one of themSign up for the cruise line and cruise agent emailsThis is the best way to keep up to date on when n...
2015-01-2001 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Packing - Carry-on Luggage TipsCarry-on luggageGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
When heading off on a cruise you should assume your suitcase will be delivered to your cabin after the ship has departed, and so I always recommend to cruisers that they should pack the following into a carry-on bag rather than suitcases they hand in at check-in.
Your cruise tickets, most lines require you to check-in online and print off...
2015-01-1001 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Packing Tips - Things to Leave At HomeGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Things to leave at home when cruisingMost lines allow you to take unlimited luggage but many cruisers are limited by baggage restrictions of the airline they are flying with to get to the ship and want to avoid cluttering up their cabins with too many clothes, items and suitcases.So leave behind items the cruise line are l...
2015-01-0501 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Money Saving Tips 3Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Another 6 Money Saving TipsI 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 another six tips on savings to help you stay within budget:
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2014-12-2501 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Money Saving Tips 3Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
6 More Money Saving TipsI am always asked how cruisers can save money on board. The following are six more tips on savings to help you stay within budget:
Use the free juices, teas, coffees and water at meals and in the buffet rather than ordering them at the pool, bars or lounges.
Water fountains are around the ship and, although...
2014-12-2001 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Money Saving Tips 1Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
6 Money Saving TipsI 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:
Com...
2014-12-1601 minEssential Cruise TipsPhotography and Cruise Excursions Tips
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Photography and cruise line excursionsIf you are a keen photographer or video maker and want to ensure that you will have time to capture the images you want, you should avoid cruise line or independent group tours. Instead you should plan to self-tour or hire a private guide.Scheduled port tours are designed to vi...
2014-10-3001 minEssential Cruise TipsCruise Daily Program as Saviour Tips
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Daily program as saviourAlways take your daily program out with you when you leave the ship to explore a port, even on a cruise line excursion. It could prove to be a saviour should you get lost, left behind, injured or mugged.The daily program has the contact details of the cruise line’s agen...
2014-10-2501 minEssential Cruise TipsBeach Towels Cruise TipsGary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Beach towelsYou do not need to pack beach towels when you go cruising. Cruise lines will supply them but deal with how they give them to you differently.Value cruise lines, like MSC Cruises, require you to sign out beach towels against your cruise card from a booth on the pool deck or when you get o...
2014-10-2001 minGary Bembridge's Tips For TravellersEuropean River Cruising TipsIn this episode Gary Bembridge shares loads of advice and tips about river cruising. The show addresses the following questions:
Who is river cruising suited for and why?
Is river cruising as laid back, sedate and quiet as reputation has it?
Is it suitabel for people with mobility isssues?
How much of a region do you really get to see and experience?
How important is the river cruise line you choose?
How easy is it to get last-minute bookings and deals?
What sort of cabin is best?
What is included in the fare?
What should I pack and...
2014-10-1317 minEssential Cruise TipsWhat Makes Cunard Different?In this episode of the 60-Second Cruise Tips Show, Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com and the author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" explains why Cunard Cruise Line is unique and different to other cruise lines. Submit your question about anything cruising related to be covered on a future show at http://www.60secondcruisetips.com or by email gary@tipsfortravellers.com
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Essential Cruise TipsIntroduction to Essential Cruise TipsGary Bembridge, from TipsforTravellers.com and the author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" explains what 60-Second Cruise Tips is all about and invites you to send him your questions for future episodes of the show. You can find out more and submit your questions at http://www.60SecondCruiseTips.com or email gary@tipsfortravellers.com
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