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Bruges Port Destination Guide – How To Get There and What To Do

17/02/202609/11/2017

You Will Dock In Zeebrugge, Nowhere Near Bruge The closest port is Zeebrugge which is approximately a 30-minute drive from central Bruges. We made our way into Bruges using a shuttle service called Cruise Express which I organised prior to our … Read more

Tags belgium, bruges, independence of the seas, zeebrugge
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Everything You Need to Know About Cruising From Barcelona (Location, Transport and More)

15/03/202431/08/2017

Many cruise lines sail from Barcelona, It is the biggest cruise port in the Mediterranean. Where do Cruise Ships Dock in Barcelona? NOW: Adossat Quay Terminals – Most Common There are five main cruise terminals in Barcelona, these are the … Read more

Tags barcelona, cruise tips, Destination Guide, Mediterranean
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Cruise Keycards Guide – Uses, Styles and Variations

15/03/202421/06/2017

If you are a regular cruiser, you will be used to using cruise cards onboard your cruise ship. You may have also many cards kept from previous voyages as souvenirs. It has become something of an obsession for many of … Read more

Tags cruise keycards, embarkation, first time cruiser

Do you Actually NEED A Balcony Cabin On A Cruise Ship?

11/09/202414/03/2017

A balcony cabin is amazing to have. I have had one many times, and I enjoy it immensely. However, I don’t necessarily think a balcony is a “must-have”. If you’re anything like me, you might want to save a few … Read more

Tags balcony, balcony cabin, cruise
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4 Reasons Your Cruise Itinerary May Change

18/02/202625/01/2017

What you see is not always what you get with cruises! Although you may have carefully chosen your cruise itinerary, the route the ship takes may be changed with little or no notice. Cruise lines are completely within their rights … Read more

Tags cruise itinerary, cruise itinerary changes
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7 Things You Should Know Before Your First Cruise With Norwegian Cruise Line

21/02/202404/12/2016

If you’re taking your first cruise with NCL below are 7 things that I think you should know. I love Norwegian and have been cruising with them since I was 11 when I was lucky enough to cruise to Alaska … Read more

Tags cruise, cruise ncl, cruising, ncl, norwegian
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Cunard Dress Code (Mens, Womens, Childrens – Real Examples)

14/01/202508/11/2016

In this article, we look at the dress codes onboard Cunard’s ships. They have some of the most strict dress codes at sea – particularly on their transatlantic sailings. What should I wear on Cunard’s Formal Nights? (Gala nights)  As … Read more

Tags cruise, cruising, Cunard, cunard dress code, dress code
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Cruise Ship Tendering – Hints, Tips & Everything You NEED to Know

15/09/202405/10/2016

If you’re taking a cruise, you may have to ‘tender’ to get to land. I’ve been on many cruises where this has been the case. I actually find it quite fun. There are many benefits as well as disadvantages of … Read more

Tags cruise, cruising, tender, tendering
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Do You Get Compensation For Missed Cruise Ports?

06/11/202420/09/2016

I have been on many, many cruises to date and would say that around ten have had an itinerary change. I’ve had itinerary changes both before and during the cruise for various reasons. During this post, we will discuss why … Read more

Tags cruise, cruising, itineraries, travel

NCL’S Premium Beverage Packages

30/07/202510/09/2016

Norwegian Cruise Line’s alcoholic drinks packages can be a little difficult to understand! It is easy to be talked into the fact that you “need” a drinks package by the cruise line – but they can be quite costly. Drinks … Read more

Tags cruise, cruising, drinks, holiday, ncl, ncl ultimate beverage package, vacation
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