Essential Cruise Tips

Discover 9 things you absolutely need to know if you are considering or going on a cruise that includes Greece and the Greek Islands. The most popular cruising option is an Eastern Mediterranean cruise that travels between Venice and Athens, including some stops like Dubrovnik and Kotor. In the episode I look at things like the best time to go, your options of itineraries, the islands and excursions you should ensure are on the itinerary you choose, things to watch out for and be ready for, the cruise lines to consider, what to pack and the best way to book a cruise that includes Greece and the islands. Note: I travelled as a guest of Titan Travel and Azamara Cruises before making this video Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/store Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/CruiseDirectYT Consider becoming a Tips For Travellers Patron. Find out more at https://www.patre

In this episode you will discover how you can cruise for free! There are at least 9 ways you can go cruising without having to pay. I give you tips on practical things you can do, look out for or do that will ensure you don't have to pay cruise fares to head out on a cruise ship. These apply to both ocean and river cruise. While there are some scams out offering "free cruises" they end up costing you money. These tips are genuine ways to save or dramatically cost of going cruising. Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/store Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/CruiseDirectYT Consider becoming a Tips For Travellers Patron. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge

In this episode you will discover the 6 key things you need to know about Holland America Nieuw Statendam cruise ship that went into service in December 2018. I tour the ship and review things like the details of the ship, what the main innovations and focus areas are (Music Walk venues, Dining options and Excursions Central), accommodation options ranging from inside to suites, fitness and recreation facilities, entertainment venues and options and bars and lounges. This is the second of the Pinnacle Class ships in the fleet and has many updated and new venues. Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line before making this Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/store Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/CruiseDirectYT Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitt

Discover all you need to know about doing a European river cruise with AmaWaterways. In this video I explore the 8 Things you really need to know before cruising with them. Things like who they are, what type of river cruising experience they offer, what the fare includes and excludes, dress codes, facilities, dining options and excursion choices. Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/store Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/CruiseDirectYT Note: I travelled as a guest of the cruise line Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge

Should You Pay Cruise Gratuities? Should you pay cruise gratuities (or tips as some call them)? One of the most argued about and controversial charges and topics in cruising are the gratuity charges by cruise lines. In this video I look at six things about gratuities and tipping that every cruiser needs to know to make up their mind and also I suggest when you should or should not consider paying gratuities. I look at what they are, how cruise lines use them, the levels, how cruise lines take or charge for them and what they really mean for the crew and the real costs of your cruise vacation. Subscribe and get a new video every week to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8330795-10511118 Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortrave

These 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 these are affiliate links and will cost you the same but I may get a small commission: Cruise Luggage Tags (by Highwind) USA: https://amzn.to/2Dhyg59 UK: https://amzn.to/2QCaiFI Cruise Lanyard USA: https://amzn.to/2K14FP2 UK: https://amzn.to/2T8i63v International Travel Adapter USA: https://amzn.to/2DyGNlj UK: https://amzn.to/2RO9UnK Power Strip Extension Cable (with USB ports) USA: https://amzn.to/2Q48Orw UK: https://amzn.to/2zyKDHC Beach Towel Clips USA: https://amzn.to/2Ffy495 UK: https://amzn.to

In this episode you will discover 7 things you really should know before cruising with Azamara Club Cruises on a cruising vacation. I discuss things like who they are, who they compete with, who they are best for, what they do different to other cruise lines, what their fares cover and do not, the sort of facilities and entertainment, range of accommodation and more. Azamara Cruises is a small cruise lines with three ships that hold just 700 people. They focus on destinations and immersing guests into the varied and more out of way paces they can all into due to their smaller ships. They are an up-market line. I travelled as a guest of Titan Travel on their Italian Lakes and Greek islands cruise that included 10 days on Azamara Pursuit. To find out about similar trips with them: https://www.titantravel.co.uk/holiday-types/ocean-cruising/ocean-cruise-lines/azamara #AzamaraCruises #CruiseTips #LuxuryCruiseTips #AzamaraClubCruises Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge

Greece and the Greek Islands is a wonderful cruising destination, with many cruises starting and ending in Athens and Venice, known as Eastern Mediterranean Cruises. But when you are looking at which cruise line and itinerary to go on your Greek Islands cruise vacation, make sure you are going to the best, most beautiful and interesting islands and ports. Many only go to a few and very busy ones, skipping some of the more appealing ones. In this episode I recommend the best islands and ports you should make sure your cruise goes to and what to do on your day in port, including those the cruises often call on when starting or ending in Venice. These include Athens, Katakolon, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Patmos, Gythion, Corfu, Kotor and Dubrovnik. Note: I travelled as a guest of Titan Travel on their Italian Lakes and Greek Islands cruise trip before making this video. Find out more about similar trips with them at https://www.titantravel.co.uk/holiday-types/ocean-cruising/ocean-cruise-lines/azamara Follow Tip

What are the best cruises and cruise lines for families with kids and multi-generational cruising vacations? In this episode I talk about the things you need to consider, including the cruise regions to consider and what to exclude. I also discuss the eight lines that are best for families with kids and why they are most suitable: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess, P&O Cruises and Hapag Lloyd Cruises. #cruisetipsforfamilies #familycruises #bestfamilycruise #cruisetips Subscribe and get a new video on my YouTube channel every week to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8330795-10511118 Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.

  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) Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio Book your next cruise with the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: eMail: T4Travel@cruiseline.co.uk Phone (UK freephone): 0800 852 7801 Phone (Outside the UK): +44 1273 836 639

  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 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 Book your next cruise with the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: eMail: T4Travel@cruiseline.co.uk Phone (UK freephone): 0800 852 7801 Phone (Outside the UK): +44 1273 836 639  

  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 Book your next cruise with the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: eMail: T4Travel@cruiseline.co.uk Phone (UK freephone): 0800 852 7801 Phone (Outside the UK): +44 1273 836 639  

In 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 Book your next cruise with the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: eMail: T4Travel@cruiseline.co.uk Phone (UK freephone): 0800 852 7801 Phone (Outside the UK): +44 1273 836 639

  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 USA) (Amazon UK) Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio  

In 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 card if have to make alternative arrangements. ID and copy of key travel documents. Travel insurance. 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 to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise ti

  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 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 to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio  

In 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 and Tricks" (Amazon USA) (Amazon UK) Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio

  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  

In 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

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