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 you need to consider, including the cruise regions to consider and what to exclude. I also discuss the eight lines that are best for families with kids and why they are most suitable: Royal Caribbe ...…

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 like who they are, who they compete with, who they are best for, what they do different to other cruise lines, what their fares cover and do not, the sort of facilities and entertainment, range of ...…

In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge gives six ways to best avoid getting and spreading the Norovirus on a cruise. These include the pre-boarding declaration, hand washing, bathroom usage, people contact, surfaces and early reporting. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit Essenti ...…

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. These include cruises after dry dock, maiden voyages of new ships, short cruises in spring break and themed cruises with large groups. This episode was inspired by an article on Cruise Fever: http:/ ...…

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 - and travel the world almost for free. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise tips books by Gary Bembridge: "The Cruise Tr ...…

In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge announces the partnership with The Cruise Line to provide listeners with an exclusive way to book a cruise with personalised and dedicated experts. For more essential cruise tips and to leave thoughts visit EssentialCruiseTips.com Buy and read one of the cruise ti ...…

In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips, cruise author and expert Gary Bembridge provides watch-outs about on-board port talks that are really designed and run by shopping representatives from the local ports. They earn commissions if you shop in certain stores, as does the cruise line sometimes. For more essential cruise tips and to leave tho ...…

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 port. You may have seen videos on sites like YouTube of people running down the quay as their ship pulls away leaving them behind. These tips can help you avoid being one of them... The tips includ ...…

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. The tips include: Picking the right cruise line (avoid the best for families in the previous episode). Adult-only ships. Adult-only areas on board. Timing (like avoiding school vacation times). Longe ...…

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 Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruises, Disney Cruise Line and MSC Cruises. He talks about the strengths of each and why they are good for families For more essential crui ...…

In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, talks about inside cabins and comments on an article from Cruise Critic with seven times an inside cabin may be the best choice for a cruise. The article he comments on can be read at: http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=2419 For mores essential cruise ...…

In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, talks about CroisiEurope River Cruises - the largest, most experienced and value-for-money European river cruise line. Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio…

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 starboard (right) side better and why.... Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you do not miss out on other cruise tips on iTunes or Stitcher Radio

In this episode of Essential Cruise Tips Gary Bembridge, cruise author and expert, share six activities that are no longer allowed on cruise ships. These were covered in an article on CruiseFever.net and include: Messages in a bottle. Streamers at sailaway. Hitting golf balls into the ocean. Smoking in the dining rooms and staterooms. Visits fr ...…

In this episode Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, shares another Essential Cruise Tip. Four First-Time Cruise Tips I was asked by "Cruise International Magazine" to provide a few tips for first-time cruisers for an article they were doing with suggestions from different cruise writers and bloggers. These are the four that I provided: (1 ...…

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 easy and it is not a dream job as you will find most speakers have to pay a fee for each day they are on board to the agency that finds them assignment, cover their own travel to the ship and cos ...…

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 that an article by CruiseFever.net suggested you use to get a cabin upgrade on a cruise. The tips are: Choose the slow season for better chances of an upgrade. Book through a travel agent. Get a mor ...…

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 cruise excursion option called resortforaday.com Their sell day passes to beach resorts across many of the main Caribbean ports including Jamaica, Cozumel, Bermuda, Cabo San Lucas, Curacao, Spain, St. ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge shares another cruising tip. This episode is: Avoiding Group Cruises I have had travellers contact me saying they have been on a cruise and found that there has been a large group or themed event taking place that swamped the ship, affected their access to amen ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Seasickness Seasickness is unpleasant and cruise lines do everything they can to reduce the probability of you suffering from ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Independent Provider Excursions If you only consider the shore excursions sold by your cruise line you may be missing out on s ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Cruise line Excursions If you only consider the shore excursions sold by your cruise line you may be missing out on saving mon ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: The Advantages of Cruising There are many advantages that cruising has over land-based vacations. The following are some of th ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: What is a ship’s Godmother? It is a long-standing tradition for ships to have a “Godmother”. These are people who bless and na ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Cruising while Pregnant Heading off on a cruise when you are pregnant may sound like an appealing idea. A chance to relax and ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Cruise contract watch-outs When you book and pay your fare you are agreeing to the terms of the cruise line contract. You are ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: How much luggage can you take?Cruise ships usually do not place limits on how much luggage you can take. However when planning ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: What is there to do at night?You are usually going to be in port and off the ship during the day and sailing at night. As the ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Avoiding NorovirusThis is a form of gastrointestinal illness which usually causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. People with ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: How to avoid missing the ship in PortWatching your ship head off into the distance standing on the quay in a foreign port is a ...…

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: Children Sharing CabinsMany cruise lines have limits on the age a child can be before they can travel. Based on my experience, ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Contract Watch-outs: Non‐Liability For Medical TreatmentAlthough there will be a medical centre on board on ocean cruise ships, ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioPassenger Restrictions: Who Cannot Cruise And WhyAlthough your agent is likely to guide you when booking, you should check if your crui ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Contract Watch-out: CancellationThe cancellation policy for a cruise varies by line and you must understand what you are agreein ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioUsing Foreign Cruise Agents To Save MoneyI always recommend using a cruise specialist agent when booking a cruise, as they can guide yo ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Habits To Avoid : Fixed Dining If you are on fixed dining on a cruise, there is an etiquette to follow when it comes to time keepin ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Ports Not GuaranteedWhen you book a cruise the ports of call are a planned itinerary, not a guaranteed one. You need to understa ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioGetting To And From Your Ship: Flight TimesIf you are making your own flight arrangements to get to and from your ship, there are a few ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioHow To Avoid Being Surrounded By Old PeopleCruises have a reputation, especially among people who have not done one yet, of mostly bein ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio.Non-clothes items to packMost people focus on what clothes they need to take on their cruise. If a fancy one with dress codes there is ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioCruise Resource: CruisableThe newest cruise resource launching online and as an app is called Cruiseable.com.It is designed to be both ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioWhat Happens If I have Toothache On Board?Cruise ships carrying more than 12 passengers are required to have a doctor and medical facil ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60SecondCruiseTips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. TBEX At SeaIn an earlier episode I spoke about theme cruises, and how they are becoming ever more popular.If you want to cruise the C ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part FourOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many pe ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part ThreeOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many p ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part TwoOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many peo ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioBad Cruise Habits To Avoid: Part OneOnline you will find lists of categories of annoying cruisers, bemoaning the fact that too many peo ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit 60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioSolo Travellers Saving Money: Part ThreeThe cruising industry is looking at making cruising financially more attractive to solo travell ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn RadioSolo Travellers Saving Money: Part TwoThe cruising industry is looking at making cruising financially more attractive to sol ...…

Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Solo Travellers Saving Money: Part OneThe cruising industry is looking at making cruising financially more attractive to so ...…