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Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...
Bouncebacks are cruises that you book for the future, while you’re still onboard another cruise ship. So, for example, you may take a cruise around Canada in November and while onboard book another c...
The American Congress is being asked to force cruise industry officials to make unprecedented changes in their operations – the senators lobbying for the changes say that under current law, cruise shi...
Cruise lines are preparing for their own storm – they are expecting to be hit in the pocket by Hurricane Gustav’s behaviour. ...
Even when you book an all-inclusive cruise, watch out for the little extras that can really bump up your spending – here’s what to think about: ...
Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work?...
Two Carnival ships that should have been visiting Gulf Coast ports in the next couple of days will be adding sea days to their schedules instead, to stay out of the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. Carn...
More things to ask before you book: ...
Security issues and the market crunch in the holiday industry have both affected how late you can book a cruise – it’s no longer possible to turn up on the day of departure and haggle for a cabin, in ...
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is changing routes to have fewer fly/cruise options for two ships because of the rising cost of fuel. ...
Can I get a group discount? Group bookings = more buying power. Usually this can be one free berth per 10, 12 or 15 travellers, but you can – if there are six of you – try to get some perks such as ...
Well of course it does, but it’s not the only thing you can do – while the sad truth is that most cruise staff, especially cabin stewards and waiters, make the bulk of their money from tips, and cruis...
Staycations – aka holidays at home – have proved popular this summer because of the high cost of fuel, food, travel and changing currency. For some people this has proved to be a bargain – Americans ...
While holiday prices are soaring, cruise holidays are more or less holding their own and if you are strapped for cash, the all-inclusive cruise is a very attractive option. Here’s how to do it. ...
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