Essential 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: 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 lif...

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...

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:...

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 a...

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 Norovirus This is a form of gastrointestinal illness which usually causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. People with it can also have headaches, fever and stomach cr...

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 Port Watching your ship head off into the distance standing on the quay in a foreign port is a vacation experience you should avoid. Though...

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:   Children Sharing Cabins Many 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 m...

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 Radio Cruise Contract Watch-outs: Non‐Liability For Medical Treatment Although there will be a medical centre on board on ocean cruise ships, it is usually provided by a third party or spec...

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 Radio Passenger Restrictions: Who Cannot Cruise And Why Although your agent is likely to guide you when booking, you should check if your cruise line has any restrictions in types of passen...

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 Radio Cruise Contract Watch-out: Cancellation The 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 ag...

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 Radio Bad 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 cru...

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 Radio Using Foreign Cruise Agents To Save Money I 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 fa...

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 Radio Cruise Ports Not Guaranteed When 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 nev...

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 Radio Getting To And From Your Ship: Flight Times If 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...

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 Radio Getting To And From Your Ship: Flight Times If 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...

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 Radio How To Avoid Being Surrounded By Old People Cruises have a reputation, especially among people who have not done one yet, of mostly being for old people. However, if you chose the rig...

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 Radio. Non-clothes items to pack Most 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, sui...

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 Radio Cruise Resource: Cruisable The 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...

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 Radio What 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...

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 Radio. TBEX At Sea In 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...

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 Radio Bad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part Four Online you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish...

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 Radio Bad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part Three Online you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish...

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 Radio Bad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part Two Online you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish o...

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 Radio Bad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part One Online you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many people become annoying, irresponsible and selfish...

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 Radio Solo Travellers Saving Money: Part Three The cruising industry is looking at making cruising financially more attractive to solo travellers who usually have had to pay large surcharge...