Know the Code: Stateroom Cruise Lingo Cruising Terms Explained. A new series from CruiseBuzz.net for people planning a cruise vacation. A look at Princess Cruises’ website and how to book a stateroom. Learn how to study the ship’s deck plan to find the right stateroom location for your needs. Cruise Lingo Used in this Episode:…
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Cruise Britain
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…
Cruise Travel Resources
“A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” ― Confucius, Chinese philosopher Cruise Planning When it comes to cruise planning there is nothing more helpful than a handy-dandy list of travel resources. Some of these links to travel resources might come in very handy if you are going on your…
Top 5 Reasons to Cruise Europe
“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…
European towns that you can cruise from
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…
Princess Cruises "Places to Sea"
Cruise News: Princess Cruises new mobile experience. Princess Cruises announced a new “mobile experience” designed to help match cruise guests with their products. Using “swipe” technology, users can quickly sort through thousands of matches to discover their perfect cruise mate. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting new way to search for cruises. I will…
Tips about a layover in London before heading to Southampton for cruise
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…
Do I need to buy travel insurance?
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…
Money matters: dealing with exchange rates and currency on your cruise
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…
#TravelTipTuesday from AMA Waterways
#TravelTipTuesday from AMA Waterways AmaWaterways, a river cruise company, is really on the ball when it comes to social media. For example, today while reviewing my cruise line news on Facebook, I noticed that AMA Waterways posted this update. Here is my #TravelTipTuesday entry When going on a cruise, bring a device…