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Are you missing out on what could be the best — and possibly last — experiences of your cruising life by staying on the ship on port days? In an earlier video, I revealed why more and more smart cruisers are choosing to stay onboard when docked. That sparked huge debate — so now I've gone back to question if I was wrong. Could skipping ports lead to one of your biggest cruising regrets? In this I explore the surprising reasons why you might want to rethink staying onboard, and why that "I'll visit next time" mindset could mean missing out forever. Watch before your next cruise — it could change how you see port days forever.

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Imagine booking your dream cruise on one of the world's biggest lines—only to realise within hours of boarding it's not for you. In this video, I break down the FOUR most popular cruise lines based on passengers carried—Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Carnival—so you can choose wisely and avoid an expensive mistake.

I compare:

What these "resort style" mega-ships all have in common

What each does BEST and where each FALLS SHORT

Fleet sizes, global itineraries and private islands

Key fare differences and hidden costs

Cabins: from budget inside rooms to luxury suites (including ship-within-ship concepts)

Dining styles and quality

Entertainment and onboard activities

Who each line is REALLY best for—and who should steer clear

Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveller, this guide will help you match the right line to your travel style and budget.

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Princess Cruises have entered mega-ship cruising with the launch of their 4,300-passenger Sphere Class ships, Sun and Star Princess. Hearing it was totally different to their other ships, reading very divided reviews, and seeing many asking if Princess were abandoning loyal guests to attract a different type of passenger, I had to test it out for myself. And this is the good and bad news I found. And I will reveal, as past frequent Princess cruiser, if I will I cruise on these ships again….or not

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Seven out of ten travellers told me they really want to do a Nile River cruise. But almost all said they were unlikely to do it, because they had too many questions and concerns. Having done one, I have discovered the answers to those questions, and a few they should be asking but aren't.

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I looks at scams playing on cruise lovers eagerness to cruise right now, like my friend Helen, who almost fell for one of the four scams very active now catching cruise passengers while at home thinking or planning a cruise. This is the first of a two-part series about scams targeting cruise passengers right now, the other looks at scams in cruise ports

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I reveal the best and very worst things I experienced on my AmaWaterways Nile River Cruise and time in Cairo, and answer if all things considered is it worth taking this trip. It's complicated

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I was asked by a fan of the channel, Heather, "How can we make the most of our port stops when we can't afford any excursions or activities?". This is what I recommended they do in each port based on my various trips there to still ensure an amazing and memorable time on their Alaskan cruise. Download my "Alaska Ports On A Budget" eBook at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/AlaskaPorts or https://www.dropbox.com/s/pqesif229a5ycdw/Alaska%20on%20Budget%20PDF%20May-23.pdf?dl=0

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While there are many things that catch passengers out once they are are in Alaska on their cruise, I want to highlight some things that trip up many cruisers before they go, including my good friends Graham and Pete - as I explain....

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On recent cruise I met disappointed or frustrated passengers, while everything was going to great for me with no unpleasant surprises, and I realised it was due to some checks and things I learnt from smart cruisers to do in the the weeks and days before a cruise. So, here are 9 things that will transform and improve your cruise by doing them in the run up to leaving Links mentioned in the video: * My packing list: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/packinglist

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I cruised around the base of South America for 14 nights on Holland America Oosterdam, and in this video, I explore all the things I wish I had been told me before going that would have meant I was better prepared and got even more from the trip.

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