Essential Cruise Tips
Episodes
Tips On Having A Great Cruise On Princess Cruises
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 tips I have for making sure you have the very best cruise possible on Princess Cruises. I have cruised with Princess Cruises a number ...
Worst Cruise Packing Mistakes
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the 9 worst cruise packing mistakes cruisers can (and Do) Make? I discuss the main things that cruise passengers get wrong when packing for t...
Cruise Rip-Offs To Watch Out For
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 biggest cruise rip offs that you need to watch out for, and tips on how to avoid or overcome them. There are a number of things that, ...
Princess Cruises Pros and Cons
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the pros and cons of cruising on a Princess Cruises cruising vacation. I explore the best and worst things about a cruise with Princess. The ...
How To Avoid The Crowds In Cruise Ports
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As cruise ships get larger and cruising becoming more popular, cruise ports can get very crowded with cruise passengers. There can be between 15,000 a...
11 Costly Cruise Mistakes
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 11 Costly Cruise Mistakes that cruise passengers make most often, And how you can avoid making them. Drawing on the 73 cruises I have don...
10 Reasons To Stay On Board The Ship In Cruise Ports
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are at least 10 good reasons, and times, that you should stay on board your cruise ship when it is in port. Discover the times, and why, you sho...
Cruise Embarkation Day Watch-Outs and Tips
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 9 top tips and tricks to make your cruise embarkation day fast, stress-free and sets you up for the most enjoyable cruise vacation you ca...
4 Things You Need To Know About Seabourn Cruises
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the 4 Things You Really Need To Know Before Cruising with Seabourn Cruises? I explore the ultra-luxury Seabourn Cruise Line and discuss for e...
Seabourn Cruises Encore Ship Review
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 7 essential things you need to know about Seabourn Cruises Entire cruise ship. Things you really need to know if you are interested in cr...
Differences between European Canal Barge And Regular River Cruise
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the main differences between a European canal hotel barge cruise and a river cruise? I think there are 8 key things you need to know that mak...
Cruise Drinks Packages. 8 Big Watch-Outs
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cruise drinks packages are becoming increasingly popular. Most cruise lines offer them, and actively promote and encourage cruising passengers to buy ...
Sneaking Alcohol On A Cruise. 7 Most Common Ways Cruisers Do It.
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am not suggesting, or recommending, you should sneak booze on your next next cruising vacation as you could, in worst case, risk being refused board...
5 Ways A European Hotel Barge Cruise Is Better Than A River Cruise
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is a hotel barge cruise better than a river cruise in Europe? I explore 5 times, and types of travellers, where a European barge hotel cruise is likel...
6 Things You Can Get Free On A Cruise (By Asking)
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get free things on your next cruise, and get much more bang for your cruising bucks? I discuss the 6 main areas of cruise freebies that ar...
6 Best European River Cruise Lines
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best European river cruise lines? I discuss the 6, based on my numerous river cruises through Europe that I recommend that you consider f...
9 Biggest Pros and Cons Of Cruising To Iceland
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you cruise to Iceland? If you want to visit Iceland what are the pros and cons of cruising over doing a land-based visit. There are many good t...
10 Best Bucket List Cruises In The World !
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are 10 essential and best must-do cruises and cruise destinations in the world? What do I believe are the very best cruising vacations and destin...
10 Things Not To Do On A Cruise Ship Balcony (Ever!)
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 things that you should never do on a cruise ship balcony. Some of them are rules from the cruise line, which if you break you could fi...
9 Most Unusual, Surprising (And Some Rude) Cruises Ever
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the unusual, surprising and even rude theme cruises that you can go on? I look at 9 of the theme cruises on the seas that you could go on (if...
Paul Gauguin Cruises Tips. Watch-outs & Must-Knows Before Cruising
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Gauguin cruises sail out of Papeete Tahiti around the French Polynesian islands on 7 to 14 night cruising vacations. I travelled on a 7-night Soc...
9 Top Cruise Hacks, Tricks And Tips For 2019 / 2020
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I reveal my top and best cruise hacks, tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your cruising vacation in 2019 and 2020. These cruising tip...
Saga Cruises Spirit of Discovery Ship : 8 Must-Knows And A Key Watch-Out
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Saga Cruises launched Spirit of Discovery in July 2019, the first of two sister cruise ships (Spirit of Adventure in 2020). These are the first new-bu...
Should a Tahiti French Polynesia Cruise be On Your Buckey List?
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a cruise or travel bucket list? If so, should a French Polynesia cruise be on that list? In this I discuss the Tahiti and French Polynesia...
Celebrity Edge : What's Good and Bad About This Cruise Ship?
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity Edge is the third class, or type, of ship in the Celebrity Cruises Fleet. The first ship was Celebrity Edge in 2018, followed by Celebrity A...
5 Best Ways To Get A Great Cruise Cabin.
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People often tell me their cruise cabin is not important as its just a place to sleep and get ready, until they have a bad experience of a noisy cabin...
12 Bad Cruise Habits
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 12 habits and things cruisers do on a cruise that annoy other cruise passengers the most. Things I have seen on my many cruises, watch cruise...
Best Cruise Packing Tips
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 9 most important packaging tips for your next cruise. The things you need to think about, what to take and also what you should and can l...
Cruise Rules Passengers Break Most Often
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the (sometimes surprising!) things you can no longer do on a cruise and cruise ship. How many of these did you know about? Got any to add tha...
9 Things You Cannot Do On A Cruise Any More !
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are (at least) 9 things that you used to be able to do on a cruise that you are not able to do any more. Discover what things cruisers are not a...
European River Cruising. 8 Top First Time Cruisers Need-To-Knows
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in river cruising in Europe? I discuss the 8 things that anyone considering a European river cruise needs to know before they go. Based on ...
Viking River Cruises Longships. 4 Things You Need To Know
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you go on a Viking River Cruise in Europe you are going to be on one of their Longships. All are the same size, layout and design. On a few rivers ...
Viking European River Cruises Must Knows
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Viking River Cruises is probably the best known European river cruising company, and has a wide range of river cruise options in Europe. Before you de...
8 Antarctica Cruise Watch-Outs And Must-Knows
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 8 important watch-outs and things you need to know about doing a cruise to Antarctica. It is on many traveller's bucket lists, and it is a ma...
What Is Good And Bad About Celebrity Cruises?
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity Cruises is a large and popular premium cruise line. But, cruise lines are not perfect. In this I explore what is good and what is bad about ...
Silversea Expeditions Tips And Watch Outs
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the most important watch-outs and things you need to know about Silversea Expeditions before you cruise on an expedition cruise with them. Ex...
5 Worst Things About An Antarctica Cruise (And Why!)
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is the worst things about going on a cruise to Antarctica? Discover the 5 most important issues and challenges you will face and experience if yo...
Antarctica Cruises - 5 Best Things
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An Antarctica cruise and visit is a dream or goal for many travellers. It is a unique and special experience. I discuss the 5 very best things that yo...
Silversea Silver Cloud Expedition Ship Review
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud was converted into an expedition ship from as regular cruise ship in 2017. I went on the shop to Antarctica and I share...
Cruise Upgrade Watch Outs
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cruise upgrades to a better cabin is something that most cruisers hope they will get. However, have you ever considered that an upgrade could ruin you...
Caribbean Cruise Port Shopping Tips
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping in Caribbean cruise ports while cruising the region is (reportedly) the biggest single activity by travellers. It is likely that everyone wil...
8 Things Celebrity Cruises Do Better And Worse Than Other Cruise Lines
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity Cruises are a premium big ship cruise line and part of the Royal Caribbean group of cruising lines. I explore who they are, what they do bet...
Best And Worst Things About Caribbean Cruise
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Caribbean is the most popular region for cruising. But, what are the good and bad things about going on a cruising vacation to the Caribbean,. I e...
10 Cruise First Aid Kit Essentials
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
50% of cruise passengers will need some sort of medical attention, according for Dr Deb Mills of the Travel Medicine Alliance. That means one of every...
10 Things Cruise Ship Butlers do. And 4 They Will not.
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly does a butler on a cruise ship do? And what are the things they will refuse to do? Many cruise lines provide butlers for guests in their ...
Celebrity Cruises: 3 Biggest Watch-Outs Before Cruising With them
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity Cruises are a premium cruise line with big ships, of around 2,800 passengers, in their fleet. Before you consider to go cruising with them, ...
10 Tips On Avoiding Cruise Weight Gain
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On average cruisers report putting on between 5 and 10 pounds of weight on a seven-night cruise! I have 10 tips on how you can go on a cruising vacati...
East Mediterranean And Greek Island Cruise Tips. Essential Cruise Tips Podcast Episdoe 124
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Cruise For Free (Essential Cruise Tips Podcast #123)
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Holland America Nieuw Satendam Review (Essential Cruise Tips Podcast # 122)
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Decemb...
AmaWaterways River Cruises. What You Need To Know
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 befo...
Should You Pay Cruise Gratuities?
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12 Best And Must-Have Cruise Items And Gifts
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Azamara Club Cruises Tips And Overview
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Best Greek Islands And Things To Do On A Cruise
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Greece and the Greek Islands is a wonderful cruising destination, with many cruises starting and ending in Athens and Venice, known as Eastern Mediter...
Best Family Cruises and Cruise Lines
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
6 Best Ways To Avoid Norovirus On A Cruise - Essential Cruise Tips #115
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge gives six ways to best avoid getting and spreading the Norovirus...
Four Cruises to Avoid and Why #114
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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....
How To Become a Gentleman Dance Host #113
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Best Cruise Line Agent to Book your Cruise #112
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge announces the partnership with The Cruise Line to provide listeners ...
Port Shopping Talks and Shopping Watch-outs - Cruise Tip #111
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge provides watch-outs about on-board port talks that are really des...
How to Avoid Missing Your Ship - Essential Cruise Tips #110
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Avoiding Familes and Kids Cruising - Essential Cruise Tips #109
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
5 Best Cruise Lines for Familes - Essential Cruise Tips Podcast #108
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
When an Inside Cabin May be Best - Essential Cruise Tips #107
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, talks about inside cabins and comments on an article from Cruise...
CroisiEurope River Cruises - Essential Cruise Tip 106
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, talks about CroisiEurope River Cruises - the largest, most experien...
Is a Port or Starboard Cabin Better? - Essential Cruise Tip 105
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
6 Activities No Longer Allowed on a Cruise Ship - Essential Cruise Tip 104
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, share six activities that are no longer allowed on cruise ships. Th...
Cruise Tip #103: Four First-Time Cruise Tips
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, shares another Essential Cruise Tip. Four First-Time Cruise Tips I was asked by "Cruise I...
Being A Cruise On-Board Guest Lecturer - Essential Cruise Tips #102
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, shares another Essential Cruise Tip. How to become a cruise on-board guest speaker It is not...
How to Get a Cabin Upgrade - Cruise Tip 101
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 101 of 60-Second Cruise Tips, cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge shares another cruising tip. This one he talks about the nine tips...
Resortforaday.com Cruise Excursions - Cruise Tip 100
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 100 of 60-Second Cruise Tips, cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge shares another cruising tip. This one is for a new and different crui...
Avoiding Theme Cruises - Cruise Tip 99
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge shares another cruising tip. This episode is: Avoiding Group Crui...
Seasickness - Cruise Tip 98
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising E...
Independent Shore Excursions - Cruise Tip 97
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising ...
Cruise Line Excursions - Cruise Tip 96
25 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising E...
Advantages of Cruising - Cruise Tip 95
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising ...
Cruise Ship Godmother - Cruise Tip 94
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising ...
Cruise Tip 93 - Cruising when Pregnant
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising...
Cruise Tip 92 - Cruise Contract Watch Outs
31 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising...
Cruise Tip 91 - Luggage Restrictions
17 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising...
Cruise Tip 90 - Things to do at Night
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising...
Cruise Tip 89 - Avoiding Norovirus
19 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising...
Cruise Tip 88 - Avoiding Missing Your Ship
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising...
Cruise Tip 87 - Children Sharing Cabins
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising E...
086: On-Board Medical Treatment Liability
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
085: Passenger Restrictions - Who Cannot Cruise Amd Why?
29 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
084: Cruise Contract Watch-out : Cruise Cancellation
24 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
082: Using Foreign Cruise Agent To Save Money
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
083: Bad Cruise Habits - Fixed Dining Etiquette
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
081: Cruise Ports Are Not Guaranteed
09 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe f...
080: Flight Tips - Getting To And From The Ship
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
080: Flight Tips - Getting To And From The Ship
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
079: Avoiding Old People.........
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
078: Non-clothes Items You Should Pack
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
77: Cruiseable.com
19 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
76: Toothache and Tooth Problems On Board
14 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
75: TBEX AT Sea Theme Cruise
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe ...
074: Bad Cruise Habits Part 4
04 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe f...
073: Bad Cruise Habits - Safety Drill
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe ...