Cruise planning resources.
What to do before going on a cruise Use a cruise packing checklist to keep yourself organized Verify that your passport is current and has enough blank pages. Check the expiration date on your passport. If you need to, renew your passport six months in advance or plan to pay an expedited fee Do you need a …
Cruise Planning Made Easy Take the guesswork out of planning your perfect cruise vacation with our proven 7-step vacation planning system. Step 1. Where do you want to go? Probably the hardest part of any cruise vacation (besides going home) is pre-cruise planning. A lot of thought and effort go into the research phase to …
Online Check In for Your Cruise Before you embark on your dream vacation there are two things that need to be done in advance: Get your travel documents in order. Complete the online checkin information for the cruise line. Below is a list of the popular cruise lines and links to their websites dedicated to passengers with …
Diverse coasts, castles, cities and countrysides await! A popular way to explore the diverse coastline of Britain is via one of the 52 cruise lines offering spectacular voyages around the country. If you are considering a cruise to this region, then check out the resources available from CruiseBritain, which is a joint initiative between Britain’s …
“Cruising might not be for everyone, but it’s an economic, efficient, and popular mode of travel in Europe and beyond.” From The Pros and Cons of Cruising in Europe by Rick Steves There are more than 5 reasons to choose Europe as a cruise destination. But our friends at Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA, the …
Cruise Europe In honor of #ExpediaChat today, I decided to put together a quick roundup of European cities that you can cruise to or from. The most popular places to cruise from are called embarkation ports. This term refers to the place where a person will board the ship. The place where a person gets …
Pre-Cruise London Hotel Tips about a layover in London before heading to Southampton for a cruise. London Layover I am so glad that I overnighted in London prior to heading to Southampton to embark on Azamara Quest. To miss the iconic capital city would be a real shame: the people, history, culture, food, and activities …
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Do I need to get trip insurance? As a traveler, I never did seem to avail myself of the option until I learned more about the risks and rewards associated with trip insurance. The risk for me was that I would lose the money paid for the trip in the event that I could not …
Discover what to do about foreign money when cruising One of the best things about cruising is the convenience of being able to sign for all your expenses and have them charged to your stateroom. An itemized statement is available upon request anytime or delivered to your stateroom prior to disembarkation. However, those going ashore …
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Options for cruise visitors in Venice, Italy Here is the scenario. You are a cruise visitor to Venice and you want to get from the Stazione Marittima to the sights of Venice. What do you do? How will you get around? Option 1: Cruise ship water transfer If you plan on going to St. Marks and …
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