Nine best cruise hacks, tricks and tips
Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, reveals the top and best cruise hacks, tips and tricks toll help you make the most of your cruising vacation in 2019 and 2020. These cruising tips are things that he has learnt help to get better cruise fares, save money on board a cruise ship, pack better and smarter, find the best cabin, find and save money on excursions and lots more. These are all proven and should help you. Enjoy these cruising hacks, tips and tricks.
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The 9 best river cruises in the world
What are the best river cruises in the world? Which rivers should you consider cruising on, and why? Discover the very best rivers to cruise along across Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States. In this video Gary tells us his recommendation on the top nine rivers to explore as they are the most beautiful, interesting or appealing of all the many rivers you can choose to cruise on.
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Top 4 must visit places in Turku, Finland
In this video Gary Bembridge of Tips For Travellers shows you the four very best things to see and do in the 800 year old city of Turku in Finland. It's the country's oldest city and has great historical significance. Attractions include the Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral, River Aura and more!
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10 best ways to find last minute cruise deals
Cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge explains the 10 best ways to seek out and get amazing cruise deals when looking to travel in the next three months or less!
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Stunning footage of the majestic Glacier Bay in Alaska
Come on a journey through Glacier Bay in Alaska and see the most impressive glaciers in this remarkable part of Alaska, including the Reid, John Hopkins and Margerie glaciers. Add this place to your bucket list now!
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6 Best European River Cruise Lines
What are the best European river cruise lines? Gary Bembridge, cruise expert from Tips For Travellers, discusses the 6, based on his numerous river cruises through Europe that he recommends that you consider for your first or next river cruise in Europe. Ge reviews and discusses lines ranging from premium to more value, and those in between. These are the 6 best river cruise lines to consider. Which one sounds right and best for you?
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River Cruise Lines Don't Like Talking About These Issues
I’ve been on several European river cruises, and I’ve had a good time, however I keep stumbling across things I don’t think are made crystal clear or as up-front as they should be to travellers like you and me.
ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 96 cruises I have done to date.
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Cruise ship tips: When should you pay cruise gratuities?
This is one of the most controversial and discussed topic in cruising. Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author, talks about the six things you need to know and think about before paying gratuities and tips on your cruising vacation.
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5 best and worst things about Caribbean cruises
The Caribbean is the most popular region of the world for cruises. Gary Bembridge, cruise expert at Tips For Travellers, explore the 5 best things about cruising the Caribbean and the 5 worst aspects. Discover of cruising the Caribbean is still right choice for you!
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10 things cruise ship butlers do, and 4 things they don't
Discover what a butler on a cruise ship really will do and what they will refuse to do. Gary Bembridge, cruise expert at Tips For Travellers, talks about the tasks they perform to help their guests. He also talks about some myths about butlers...
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Emerald Waterways Emerald Dawn River Cruise Ship Tour and Review
Join Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com as he takes you on a ship tour of Emerald Waterways Emerald Dawn River Cruise Ship that sails on the Danube in Europe. The video shows all the main public rooms and features as well as a cabin. Emerald Waterways is a premium river cruising line that launched in 2014.
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8 reasons to cruise in a balcony cabin
Gary Bembridge of Tips For Travellers shares with us his 8 reasons why you should cruise in a balcony cabin for your next vacation. Enjoy!
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London Must-See Sights - The 10 Best Sights
I have lived in London for over 30 years and in this video I take you on a tour of the 10 must-see sights. They are the iconic and key attractions and all can be viewed and some visited without having to pay anything other than your Underground train fare.
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Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship. What's Good? What's Bad?
Discover what is good and bad about Celebrity Cruises flagship Celebrity Edge class of ships with Gary Bembridge, cruise expert and author from Tips For Travellers. Tour the ship and see the best and worst aspects of this unique and different cruise ship design and product.
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September 18, 2022
I look at the reality of cruising on smaller ship lines versus the many misconceptions and things I was warned about by other cruisers about them. I discuss what I found to be the at the 5 upsides and the 5 downsides of small ship cruise line cruising
ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 96 cruises I have done to date.
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Cruising In Cunard Queens Grill. Is It Worth it?
Discover all you need to know about cruising in Cunard Cruise Line’s Queens Grill to decide if it is really worth spending the money to cruise this premium way. I explore the Suites, Dining, Facilities, Perks and (importantly) the cost! I have spent over 150 nights cruising in Queens Grill around the world and learnt many things about the benefits and downsides of a cruise in Cunard Queens Grill. I share all of this in this video.
Cunard ships have four main grades: Queens Grills, Princess Grill, Britannia Club and Britannia. Each have their own restaurant and you dine based on the category you are cruising in. Queens Grill is the most premium of all.
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5 Reasons to do a European Hotel Barge Cruise
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 likely to be the best way to cruise through Europe. River cruising in Europe has become very popular, but less travellers know there is an alternative way to cruise the European Waterways - hotel barges that cruise the canals and rivers of Europe. Discover if they are a better option for your European vacation
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Husky dog sledding on Norris Glacier in Alaska
Check out these awesome highlights of flying by helicopter from Juneau to the Norris Glacier over the Juneau Icefield to go husky dog sledding with husky dogs. What an experience!
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9 Cruise Embarkation Day Watch-Outs, Tips and Tricks
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 can have. I explore the watch-outs and things to focus on drawing on my experiences of setting off on 73 cruises to date. I have learnt, sometimes the hard way, on the things to watch out for, to be ready for and how to make cruise embarkation day easy and get you into your cruise as quickly as possible.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 can have. I explore the watch-outs and things to focus on drawing on my experiences of setting off on 73 cruises to date. I have learnt, sometimes the hard way, on the things to watch out for, to be ready for and how to make cruise embarkation day easy and get you into your cruise as quickly as possible.
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The 11 best thing to do in Tampa Bay, Florida
Tampa Bay is possibly one of the most ignored places in Florida by visitors. It is the state’s third largest city but people tend to think of visiting places like Orlando, Miami, Florida Keys or the beaches at places like Clearwater and St Petersburg. Discover what it has to offer and see if you should be considering adding it as a destination or part of a wider Florida trip.
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Viking European River Cruises 6 Key Watch Outs And Must Knows
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 decide to go on a European river cruise with Viking River Cruises, Gary Bembridge (Cruise expert from Tips For Travellers) shares 6 important watch outs and things he thinks you need to know, like what they offer, the on board facilities and experience, what the Viking river cruise fare covers, which they are best suited for ( and who your likely fellow passengers will be) and the dress code.
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10 Best Bucket List Cruises In The World
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 destinations that should be on your cruising bucket list? Based on my experience of doing 68 cruises around the world (at time of recording), I talk about the 10 very best cruises that I recommend anyone who loves or wants to do cruising should consider. How many have you done? How many of the cruises are on your bucket list and you want to do having watched these 10 best cruises?
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Greek islands cruise: 10 best ports & things to do
Discover the 10 best ports and things to do if you are considering or are interested in doing a Greek Island cruise. Gary Bembridge of Tips For Travellers talks about the places you need to ensure are on your itinerary and explains how many cruises will start or end in Venice and Athens.
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Smuggling Alcohol On A Cruise. 7 Ways Cruisers Do It.
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 boarding if caught. However despite this, there are cruisers who use surprising and unusual techniques to smuggle alcohol on to a cruise ship to avoid having to buy drinks on board. In this video Gary Bembridge, cruise expert from Tips For Travellers, explores the different ways that people are using to sneak their alcohol onto their cruise ship. The cost of drinking on a cruise is increasing, and with some of the drinks packages you could be spending almost as much as the cruise itself costs and some travellers are resorting to innovative methods to bring their own alcohol onto cruise ships. There are even companies making products, devices and accessories specifically designed to assist.
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Cruise Drinks Packages. Should You Buy One?
Cruise drinks packages are becoming increasingly popular. Most cruise lines offer them, and actively promote and encourage cruising passengers to buy one. However, is a drinks package right for you? I explore 8 reasons and times that a drinks package on a cruise ship is probably not worth buying. Cruise lines often have different levels and types of drinks packages, such as lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity, and what should you be thinking about if deciding between these. Discover if a drinks package is right for you, and the watch-outs and things to consider.
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