Essential Cruise Tips
Episodes
My Proven Way To Solve Issues On A Cruise (Podcast)
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I share how I stumbled on the best way to solve issues and problems on a cruise - tested this a number of times and always works
5 Things That Make NO Sense On Cruise Ships (Podcast)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why some things seem to make no sense on a cruise ship, and the reason on why it has been done that way. I look at things I have seen on crui...
What Are The Greatest Cruises In The World? (Podcast)
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What Are The Greatest Cruises In The World? Find out in this latest episode if Essential Cruise Tips
Anything To Be Gained From Paying Your Cruise Off Early? (Podcast)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you pay your cruise off early, or are there benefits to be gained by paying it off before the final due date?
9 Cruises You Must Far In Advance (Podcast)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are 9 cruises that you need to book way in advance to avoid disappointment later. Do not end up kicking yourself later by not moving fast and e...
Cruise Add-Ons and Extras Worth Paying For (Podcast)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the extras and add-ons available to you that you should splash out on or skip?
7 Easily-Made Cruise Mistakes That Will Cost You BIG! (Podcast)
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
7 Cruise Mistakes That Will Cost You Dearly if you are not careful. I discuss 7 easy-to-make and common cruising errors that cruise passengers make th...
10 Things You Shouldn't Do On A European River Cruise (podcast)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some European River Cruise Tips and big river cruise no-nos, and things to avoid, based on the river cruises in Europe that I have done. Thes...
6 Cruises To Now Steer Clear Of (Podcast)
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
6 cruises to avoid and steer clear of, when you next go on a cruise again. Don't waste your money on these 6 cruises I am going to warn you about. Whe...
6 Cruise Cabin Mistakes To Avoid (podcast)
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cruise Cabin mistakes and screw ups to avoid. Choosing a cruise cabin is much more important than any cruise passengers think. Not all cabin are equal...
Royal Caribbean Need-To-Knows (Podcast)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Caribbean is the world's second largest cruise line (based on number of passengers). I explore what you need to know and some key watch outs if ...
Norwegian Cruise Line - 7 Things You Need To Know (Podcast)
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I share the 7 things you need to know about Norwegian Cruise Line. The things that make Norwegian Cruise Line different or unique to other cruise lin...
USA CRUISE UPDATE: USA Cruising Restart Now Seen In A Totally New Light (PODCAST)
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest cruise news update, I dive into a USA Cruise Update looking at why the restart of cruising is being looked at in a totally different w...
Who Will Be Banned From Cruising When Restarts? (Podcast)
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 9 ways you can be banned from cruising. Cruise lines ban a surprisingly large number of people from cruising. And you will be surprised ...
Why Cruising Not Being Unfairly Treated (Podcast)
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I explore why cruises have, and are, being treated differently to other travel? And look at if there really is a double standard, if cruising is bein...
Cruise Update: Cruise Return Takes Big Step Forward. For Some... (Podcast)
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest cruise update, as news broke that 8 lines were cancelling their cruises into June and July, along came unexpected and truly remarkable...
Big Cruising and Vaccine Questions (Podcast)
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the latest on cruising and vaccines? Cruising vaccinations is a hot , and divisive, topic. Will you need to have a vaccine to cruise? What ab...
CRUISE UPDATE : Cruise Lines Are Changing Plans Fast (podcast)
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest cruise update, I look at 5 news and trends that confirm that the best-laid plans by cruise lines and cruise passengers for the rest of...
Latest River Cruise Update. Will They Sail - Or Not? (Podcast)
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss the 6 latest updates on river cruising, focused on European river cruises but also looking at USA, Asia and Africa. What is going on and the...
CRUISE UPDATE: Obstacles To Cruising Resuming Lifting? (Podcast)
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this cruise update: Are the dark clouds that have been looming over cruising starting to lift? I look at what has happened to make Cruise Line exe...
Cruise Update: Inevitable Changes (Podcast)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this cruise update, I look at a series of inevitable and unavoidable changes that are about to happen in the world of cruising. Things that will a...
Virgin Voyages - What You Need To Know (Podcast)
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have ask me if they should consider cruising on the new Virgin Voyages cruise line. They launched at the worst time possible, just as the ...
What To Do If Your CRUISE IS CANCELLED From Here On ? (podcast)
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should you be doing if one of this year, or next, cruises gets cancelled from here onwards? I discuss what you now need to consider and what you...
Cruise Update: Alaska 2021 Season Off (Podcast)
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this packed Tips For Travellers cruise update, I discuss disappointing and bad news cruising updates and cruise news including Canada banning crui...
5 Good Cruise Updates For You (Podcast)
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any good cruise news stories, good cruise updates or developments in cruising? Or is it really still just an endless round of cruising canc...
Want To Cruise In 2021? Why You May Be Going About It The Wrong Way! (Podcast)
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to cruise in 2021? I explore why you may be going about it in totally the wrong way. I discuss what I am doing to escape the on-going cyc...
Forget 2021 Cruise And Plan 2022 (Podcast)
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 7 reasons you should be looking at 2022 and not 2021 cruises, including the surprising news that the cruise lines agree with this too! I...
Cruise Lines Really Any Closer To Resuming Cruising? (Podcast)
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this cruise update I explore what the latest progress on when cruises will resume and cruising will start again out of the United States, the UK, ...
Which 13 BIG CHANGES TO CRUISING Will Stay Forever? (Podcast)
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has the pandemic taken the "fun" out of cruising forever? I explore which of the 13 big changes cruise lines have made to be able to resume cruising ...
Cruise Traditions Being Swept Away (Podcast)
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 7 long-established cruise traditions that are ending. Many cruisers are desperately hoping that cruising will return to how it was. Unfo...
Volunteering For Free Test Cruises: Need-to-Knows & Watch-Outs (Podcast)
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I explore 8 things you need to know about the test cruises that all cruise lines are required to run in the United States before they can return to ru...
Latest Cruise News Update 27 (Podcast)
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this cruise news updates I review a surprising CDC intervention against cruising, why April looks like when cruises will really resume among more...
Cruise Update 26: Cancellations, Test Cruises And More (Podcast)
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest massive and extended cruise update, I discuss the biggest and latest cruise news updates including some huge news and fall-out from th...
Cruise News Update - Caribbean Covid, Vaccines And More (Podcast)
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest cruise update, I look at the latest big cruise news updates including some dramatic news like a Covid issue on the first cruse in the ...
Cruise News Update #24 : Cancellations And Restarts (Podcast)
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this cruise update, I look at 6 of the biggest and latest cruise news updates and explore what is now happening on resumption of cruising and canc...
Lifting USA Cruise No-Sail Is Not All It Seems (Podcast)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I examine and discuss the lifting of the USA No-Sail order for cruising by the CDC, and look at the Framework For Conditional Sailing that has replac...
Cruise News Update 23 : CDC Cruise Advice (Podcast)
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the 6 breaking cruise news stories that you need to know about, including the CDC in the United States dialling up it's advice against cruisi...
Cruise News Update (Podcast)
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest cruise news update, I discuss the 6 recent big cruising news updates and stories and look at what they mean for us as cruise passengers...
Best Vacation Alternatives To Cruising (Podcast)
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best vacation options for cruisers while we can't cruise, or even don't want to cruise for a while. I look at the 6 very best alternativ...
Key Questions To Ask When Booking A Cruise From Now On (Podcast)
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you booked, or are thinking of booking, cruises for next year or beyond? You need to proceed carefully if you are. I recommend 3 big questions y...
Cruise Line Excursions Only As Cruises Resume. A Price Too High ? (Podcast)
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As cruises hare restarted, cruise passengers are only allowed to leave the ship in port on cruise line excursions. The lines argue this is to protect...
USA Cruise Update : 2020 Cruising Plans (Podcast)
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The shape of cruising out of the United States in the coming months of 2020 has become clearer through a series of announcements and revelations by t...
Why Are Past Cruisers Reluctant To Return To Cruising ? (Podcast)
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are many cruisers, including cruise lovers are regulars, saying they will not cruise on the channel and on various cruise sites and in cruising c...
6 Big Changes USA Cruisers Will Face (Podcast)
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cruise lines in the USA have announced their plans and protocols on resumption of cruising out of ports in the United States. These have been sub...
Cruise Lines Going Bankrupt (Podcast)
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cruise Lines Going Bust Or Out Of Business: What You Need To Know. I look at what cruise lines have already gone bust, cruise lines or groups that ma...
Why That Cruise You've Booked May Not Run When No-Sail Ban Ends
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss the 5 reasons that the cruise you've got booked that is due to run after no-sail bans is lifted most likely will still be cancelled. Your c...
Testing Cruise Passengers Before Cruising (Podcast)
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Testing Cruise Passengers Before Cruising be the key to the resumption of cruise vacations around the world. I explore the three approaches taken...
Cruise On-Board Changes ALREADY Agreed Due To Covid-19
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I explore the on board cruise ship changes already put in place due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cruise ship changes that are already in ...
Cruise Lines Go On The Attack In USA (Podcast)
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cruise Lines in the USA have gone on the attack and offensive towards the CDC (Center For Disease Control and Prevention) after almost 6 months of no...
Cruise Lines Pull Most Cruise Ships Out Of USA (Podcast)
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In another of my cruise update series, I look at why cruise lines have pulled the vast majority of cruise ships that are usually sailing in and out o...
CRUISE CABIN UPGRADES : 8 Best Ways To Get one ! (Podcast)
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best and easiest way to get a cruise cabin upgrade on your next and future cruises? I discuss the 8 things that I do that ahem led to me ...
CRUISE UPDATE: More Lines Return. Some New Rules (Podcast)
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my 10th cruise news update, I look at the latest news and what it means for cruisers like you. As lines like MSC Cruises and Carnival's Costa and ...
Holland America For Your Caribbean Cruise? (Podcast)
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Holland America a good choice for your Caribbean cruise vacation? I explore the pros and cons of cruising on a Holland America Line ship in the Ca...
Latest Cruise Covid Outbreaks : What Really Happened? (Podcast)
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just as cruises started to resume around the world, cruising had a set back with a series of Covid-19 outbreaks on a number of ships like Hurtigruten...
Cunard And Princess Cancel Cruises Into 2021 (Podcast)
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my 12th cruise update, I discuss the shock news that Cunard, followed by Princess, have joined other lines cancelling their 2021 World Cruises - a...
Norwegian Fjords Cruise Tips (Podcast)
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Norwegian Fjord Cruise Tips: the 6 Things You Need To Know About cruising Norway Fjords. A Norwegian Fjords cruise is one you should have on your cru...
Is It Now The Right Time To Book A 2021 Cruise ?
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it now the best and right time to book a cruise for 2021? Cruise travellers ask me if booking a 2021 cruise is something they should be doing now....
Caribbean Cruise Watch Outs. 7 Things The Brochures Don't Warn You About
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cruising to the Caribbean is great. However, there are a number of watch-outs and things I discovered on my various Caribbean cruises that the brochur...
How Do You Get The BEST CRUISE CABINS in Any Category?
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tips on how to get the very best cruise cabins in whatever cabin category you are cruising in: inside, Oceanview, balcony or suite. In every cruise c...
6 Clear Signs Ocean Cruising Won't Start Until 2021
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this big cruise update, there are 6 clear signs and indications that ocean cruising will not resume until 2021. I have observed 6 big indicators a...
9 Cruise Port Day Essentials. Don't Leave The Ship Without These.
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are 9 key things you need to pack and take out with you in every cruise port, whether you are self-touring or going on an excursion or tour. I ...
6 Reasons USA CDC So Against Cruising Resuming
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this cruise update I look at the 5 main reasons the United States is against cruising resuming from USA ports and in their waters anytime soon. The...
PRINCESS CRUISES DIFFERENCE : 5 Unique Differences You Need to Know
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I explore the Princess Cruises differences to other premium cruise lines they compete with, like Holland America, Cunard, Celebrity and P&O Cruises. ...
What Makes CELEBRITY CRUISES Different To Other Cruise Lines ?
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What Makes CELEBRITY CRUISES Different To Other Cruise Lines that they compete with, such as Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Cunard and P&O ...
10 Laws You Could Unwittingly Break Cruising
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are at least 10 laws that you could very easily, and unwittingly, break when you head back cruising when you are able to. In different ports, p...
CRUISE UPDATE : Some Big Cruise Ships Resume Cruises
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group owned cruise lines made 12 key changes which have enabled some of their big ships (2,000 t...
SEABOURN CRUISES : Standout Differences You Need To Know About !
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the 4 Biggest and most unique Differences You Need To Know About Seabourn Cruises, and what do they do similar to other ultra-luxury cruise ...
BIG USA CRUISE UPDATE : Not The News You Were Hoping for ?
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this USA cruise update I look at the current situation of the cruise suspension in the USA and when the cruising shutdown is likely to be listed. ...
Cruise Bans Lifted : 8 Places You CAN Cruise Right Now
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are 8 places around the world that you can now cruise to as the cruising suspensions and bans are lifted. These include USA, Europe, Asia and s...
7 EU GUIDELINES FOR CRUISING To Resume You May Not Like
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a major cruise update, the European Union issued a 49-page document with guidelines for cruise lines for restarting cruising across Europe. This c...
What Are Cruise Ships Doing During The Shutdown ?
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I look at the 5 things that cruise ships are actually are doing during the cruise suspension to date It has been 6 months since the cruise suspension ...
How To Stay Well On A Cruise. Avoid Cruise Ship Illness Outbreaks
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you stay well on a cruise and cruise ship, and make sure (or at least give yourself the best chance) of avoiding any cruise ship illness outb...
8 Ways Your Job Could Unlock Cheaper Cruise Fares!
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your job, or the industry you work in, could mean you can cruise for less. Many cruise lines offer fare discounts or extra benefits, like on-board cr...
Cruise Line Loyalty: Pros and Cons Of Being Loyal To A Cruise Line?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the pros and cons of staying loyal to a cruise line? I explore the best and worst things to being cruise line loyal. Most cruise lines have ...
8 Big Cruise Downsides, And How To Deal With Them
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the downsides of cruising? The worst things and negatives of a cruise vacation? I explore the issues that cruising causes and the challenges...
Should you Do Cruise Line Excursions? Yes or No?
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I look at the Pros and Cons of cruise line excursions, and look at the best reasons for booking and doing your port tours with the cruise line, and t...
European Versus Mekong River Cruises. Just How Different Are They?
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just how different is a European River cruise and a Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia? I take a look at the key similarities and diffe...
7 Best Things About Cruising ?
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best things about cruising, and why? With 77 cruises done to date, I share what I think good things, the pros and the positives are abou...
Mekong River Cruise. 4 Key Things You Really Need To Know !
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 4 essential things you need to know about a Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia. I was invited by CroisiEurope to cruise on...
Cruise Line Excursions: 6 You Should Take And 6 To Avoid
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which cruise line excursions should you take, and which not? I suggest 6 excursions that I would usually take with the cruise line, rather than with ...
8 Best Places In The World To Cruise To ?
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I explore the 8 destinations and place that, in my view, are much better to cruise to than go on a land-based vacation. Around the world some places ...
Cruising And The Environment. What Are Cruise Lines Doing?
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cruising and it's impact on the environment is becoming under more focus by cruise passengers, environmental groups and governments around the world....
Biggest Trends In Cruising
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I explore the 6 biggest trends in cruising and how they could change your cruise and cruising experience. These cruise trends are things I am seeing ...
Best Adult Only Cruises And Cruise Lines
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I look at the very best adult-only cruise lines and cruises. I explore four main topics: (1) Adult-Only Cruise Lines, (2) Adult Ships / Cruises, (3) ...
7 Reasons To delay Booking a 2021 Cruise Now
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many travellers, including me, are looking forward to getting back to cruising when it is safe to do so. Lots are looking at 2021 as the key time to ...
Norwegian Cruise LIne Fare Watch-Outs
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I explore a key watch-out if you are planning a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line: what is and (more importantly) is not going to be included in your...
How To Get More On-Board Credit
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On-Board credit is bonus or "free" money that you can get to spend on your cruise. it is a credit that you can allocate to different things on your c...
Best And Worst Cruise Cabins
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get the best cabin on a cruise, no matter what grade you choose to cruise in. There are good and bad cabins what ever the category: Suite...
Oceania Cruises Pros And Cons
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the pros and cons of cruising with Oceania Cruises? I explore what the line does best, well and also what things to watch out for and consid...
Cruise Shutdown Questions #1: What To Do About Cruise Bookings And Plans?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the developments we are facing, I will not be posting regular cruise tips and cruising until it looks like life and the way we live is returning...
Princess Cruises Ocean Medallion Review
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Princess Cruises were the first cruise line to introduce the Ocean Medallion smart wearable device that is supposed to change the way you cruise. It ...
8 Cruise Services Changing Way People Cruise
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're about to discover eight services that I think could change the way you cruise forever! In this, I talk about eight amazing, innovative and som...
Solo Cruise Tips
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you cruise better and cheaper as a solo cruise passenger? I often cruise solo and have 8 tips and things you can do as a single travellers to...
Things Not To Hide From The Cruise Line, and Why
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are at least 9 things you should never hide from your cruise line when booking, embarking and once on your cruising vacation. Some may seem obv...
Who Really Owns and Operates The Well-known Cruise LInes
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who actually owns and operates the most popular and your favourite cruise lines? Be prepared for some surprises as I take a look at who the biggest c...
11 Cruise Cabin No-Nos
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the things you should never do in your cruise cabin and stateroom? I explore the 11 big things that you should never do and why. Some of thes...
12 Cruise Disembarkation Day Blunders To Avoid
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 12 biggest cruise disembarkation day mistakes and blunders that you need to avoid. These are things that I have seen, heard from other cr...
8 Offbeat Questions About Cruise Ships Answered
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I give the answers to 8 of the more offbeat, unconventional and unusual questions that many passengers, including me at one time, were afraid or embar...
Saga Cruises Need-to-Knows
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Saga Cruises the best cruise line for your cruise vacation? In this I explore what I think Saga Cruises do better, the same or worse than other pre...
8 Things You Can Do Free On Norwegian Encore
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the 8 best things you can do on Norwegian Encore cruise ship for free, as they are included within your cruise fare? Norwegian Encore launche...