What is onboard credit, how do you get it, and what can you spend it on. All you need to know about this free money anomaly.
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10 reasons to give cruising a chance. Forget that all-nclusive beach resort - believe me, it’s not a patch on a cruise.
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One of the key concerns of new cruisers is about tipping (or gratuities as it is known on board) - what are they, how to pay them, how much to pay. I look at this and more.
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Sea sickness is a magic concern of prospective cruisers. Motion sickness affects many on smaller vessels, but will it affect you on a cruise? Find out how to prevent it happening to you.
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Packing tips from experienced cruisers - these 5 must-haves will make life that tittle bit easier on board.
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As experienced cruisers we sometimes make assumptions about what a newcomer might want/need to know. However it is often the stuff we take for granted. I have been inspired to create a new series for cruise novices which I have categorised New2Cruise. In this post, discover what a typical sea day might hold (if indeed there is such a thing as “typical”).
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Have you yet to consider a cruise? Think cruising is just for old people? Maybe you worry that you wouldn’t enjoy a holiday at sea? Don’t dismiss it until you have done a little research, and what better place to start than finding out 5 reasons you really should try a cruise?
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Comprehensive Guide to River Cruising
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Cruise Planning Check List
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How safe is cruise travel really. I look at safety precautions and legislation relating to cruise ships to see how well we are protected.
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As thoughts turn to planning this year’s holidays, I wanted to dispel the myth that cruising is just for old people. It is very much multi-generational, and to illustrate here is my own family‘s personal potted cruising history. Why not make 2020 the year you take the plunge?
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If you are considering taking your first cruise, it is likely that you have many questions. In this post we will try to answer the most usual queries raised by first-time cruisers.
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