12 Best And Must-Have Cruise Items And Gifts

These are my suggestions for 12 must-have items and so perfect gifts to give anyone who is going on or loves cruising. These are all gifts that I have seen and know cruisers use, love and will be pleased to receive from you. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, special occasions or for a first or next cruise. Many of these I wish I had been given before cruising (and had to buy many for myself!). So this list is also 12 things you should take on your cruise too!

The links below will take you to the products, some of these are affiliate links and will cost you the same but I may get a small commission:

Cruise Luggage Tags (by Highwind)
USA: https://amzn.to/2Dhyg59
UK: https://amzn.to/2QCaiFI

Cruise Lanyard
USA: https://amzn.to/2K14FP2
UK: https://amzn.to/2T8i63v

International Travel Adapter
USA: https://amzn.to/2DyGNlj
UK: https://amzn.to/2RO9UnK

Power Strip Extension Cable (with USB ports)
USA: https://amzn.to/2Q48Orw
UK: https://amzn.to/2zyKDHC

Beach Towel Clips
USA: https://amzn.to/2Ffy495
UK: https://amzn.to/2PnutL8

Cruise T-Shirts
Tips for Travellers Range: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/tips-for-travellers

JOTO Waterproof Dry Bag
USA: https://amzn.to/2qGDdgj
UK: https://amzn.to/2z5OBqJ

Cruise Walkie Talkie
USA: https://amzn.to/2DAGqGY
UK: https://amzn.to/2QCj4mW

Brita Water Bottle Fill and Go
USA: https://amzn.to/2Fv9bqr
UK: https://amzn.to/2QHiV1X

Travel Clock with Push Backlight
USA: https://amzn.to/2FdMpmy
UK: https://amzn.to/2zNX0P9

Cruise Guide Books
USA Caribbean Cruise Ports: https://amzn.to/2ROwegO
UK Caribbean Cruise Guide: https://amzn.to/2zMdcAE
USA Mediterranean Cruise Guide: https://amzn.to/2ROwegO
UK Mediterranean Cruise Guide: https://amzn.to/2DiYnIT

Cruise Traveler’s Handbook by Gary Bembridge
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UK: https://amzn.to/2z3i7xq

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12 Best Gift Ideas For Cruise Lovers

These are my suggestions for 12 must-have items and so perfect gifts to give anyone who is going on or loves cruising. These are all gifts that I have seen and know cruisers use, love and will be pleased to receive from you. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, special occasions or for a first or next cruise. Many of these I wish I had been given before cruising (and had to buy many for myself!). So this list is also 12 things you should take on your cruise too!

The links below will take you to the products, some of these are affiliate links and will cost you the same but I may get a small commission:

Cruise Luggage Tags (by Highwind)
USA: https://amzn.to/2Dhyg59
UK: https://amzn.to/2QCaiFI

Cruise Lanyard
USA: https://amzn.to/2K14FP2
UK: https://amzn.to/2T8i63v

International Travel Adapter
USA: https://amzn.to/2DyGNlj
UK: https://amzn.to/2RO9UnK

Power Strip Extension Cable (with USB ports)
USA: https://amzn.to/2Q48Orw
UK: https://amzn.to/2zyKDHC

Beach Towel Clips
USA: https://amzn.to/2Ffy495
UK: https://amzn.to/2PnutL8

Cruise T-Shirts
Tips for Travellers Range: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/tips-for-travellers

JOTO Waterproof Dry Bag
USA: https://amzn.to/2qGDdgj
UK: https://amzn.to/2z5OBqJ

Cruise Walkie Talkie
USA: https://amzn.to/2DAGqGY
UK: https://amzn.to/2QCj4mW

Brita Water Bottle Fill and Go
USA: https://amzn.to/2Fv9bqr
UK: https://amzn.to/2QHiV1X

Travel Clock with Push Backlight
USA: https://amzn.to/2FdMpmy
UK: https://amzn.to/2zNX0P9

Cruise Guide Books
USA Caribbean Cruise Ports: https://amzn.to/2ROwegO
UK Caribbean Cruise Guide: https://amzn.to/2zMdcAE
USA Mediterranean Cruise Guide: https://amzn.to/2ROwegO
UK Mediterranean Cruise Guide: https://amzn.to/2DiYnIT

Cruise Traveler’s Handbook by Gary Bembridge
USA: https://amzn.to/2qJQCo2
UK: https://amzn.to/2z3i7xq

Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/CruiseDirectYT

Consider becoming a Tips For Travellers Patron. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

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Family And Multi-Generational Cruising Tips

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 Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess, P&O Cruises and Hapag Lloyd Cruises.

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Best Greek Islands And Things To Do On A Cruise

Greece and the Greek Islands is a wonderful cruising destination, with many cruises starting and ending in Athens and Venice, known as Eastern Mediterranean Cruises. But when you are looking at which cruise line and itinerary to go on your Greek Islands cruise vacation, make sure you are going to the best, most beautiful and interesting islands and ports. Many only go to a few and very busy ones, skipping some of the more appealing ones. In this episode I recommend the best islands and ports you should make sure your cruise goes to and what to do on your day in port, including those the cruises often call on when starting or ending in Venice. These include Athens, Katakolon, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Patmos, Gythion, Corfu, Kotor and Dubrovnik.

Note: I travelled as a guest of Titan Travel on their Italian Lakes and Greek Islands cruise trip before making this video. Find out more about similar trips with them at https://www.titantravel.co.uk/holiday-types/ocean-cruising/ocean-cruise-lines/azamara

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Best Greek Islands To Cruise Tips

Greece and the Greek Islands is a wonderful cruising destination, with many cruises starting and ending in Athens and Venice, known as Eastern Mediterranean Cruises. But when you are looking at which cruise line and itinerary to go on your Greek Islands cruise vacation, make sure you are going to the best, most beautiful and interesting islands and ports. Many only go to a few and very busy ones, skipping some of the more appealing ones. In this episode I recommend the best islands and ports you should make sure your cruise goes to and what to do on your day in port, including those the cruises often call on when starting or ending in Venice. These include Athens, Katakolon, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Patmos, Gythion, Corfu, Kotor and Dubrovnik.

Note: I travelled as a guest of Titan Travel on their Italian Lakes and Greek Islands cruise trip before making this video. Find out more about similar trips with them at https://www.titantravel.co.uk/holiday-types/ocean-cruising/ocean-cruise-lines/azamara


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Best Family Cruises and Cruise Lines

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 Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess, P&O Cruises and Hapag Lloyd Cruises.

#cruisetipsforfamilies #familycruises #bestfamilycruise #cruisetips

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Azamara Club Cruises Tips For Travellers

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 accommodation and more. Azamara Cruises is a small cruise lines with three ships that hold just 700 people. They focus on destinations and immersing guests into the varied and more out of way paces they can all into due to their smaller ships. They are an up-market line. 

I travelled as a guest of Titan Travel on their Italian Lakes and Greek islands cruise that included 10 days on Azamara Pursuit. To find out about similar trips with them: https://www.titantravel.co.uk/holiday-types/ocean-cruising/ocean-cruise-lines/azamara

#AzamaraCruises #CruiseTips #LuxuryCruiseTips #AzamaraClubCruises

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Azamara Club Cruises Tips And Overview

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 accommodation and more. Azamara Cruises is a small cruise lines with three ships that hold just 700 people. They focus on destinations and immersing guests into the varied and more out of way paces they can all into due to their smaller ships. They are an up-market line.

I travelled as a guest of Titan Travel on their Italian Lakes and Greek islands cruise that included 10 days on Azamara Pursuit. To find out about similar trips with them: https://www.titantravel.co.uk/holiday-types/ocean-cruising/ocean-cruise-lines/azamara

#AzamaraCruises #CruiseTips #LuxuryCruiseTips #AzamaraClubCruises

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Turku Finland Tips For Travellers Podcast #273

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Turku in Finland and provides tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

 

Turku is the oldest city in Finland, at over 800 years. It is a fascinating city with much to see and do. This is explored in the podcast.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

1. Turku Castle.
2. Turku Cathedral.
3. River Aura.
4. S/S Ukkopekka.
5. Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova.
6. Sibelius Museum.
7. Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum.
8. Turku Art Museum.
9. Turku City Library.
10. Archipelago.

 Resources:

• Tips For Travellers Turku Best Sights Video: https://youtu.be/DFJGXAEIDiI
• Tips For Travellers Tall Ships Races Turku Video: https://youtu.be/jM4NRG9iZW0
• Tips For Travellers Ruka-Kuusamo Finland Video: https://youtu.be/5at84RrNm6w
• Tips For Travellers Ruka-Kuusamo Finland Podcast: http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/4693413
• Visit Turku official site: http://www.visitturku.fi/en

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Titan M/S Serenade River Cruise Tips For Travellers Podcast #272

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, talks about the 10 things you need to know if you are considering doing a European river cruise on Titan Travel's M/S Serenade river cruise ship.

The ship sails on some of the main European rivers during the season and is unique in many ways. The podcast explores why.

The episode covers the following:

1. Who it is designed for.
2. Titan Travel.
3. The ship and facilities.
4. Cabins.
5. Style and grade of cruise experience.
6. Fare inclusions and exclusions.
7. Itineraries.
8. Dining.
9. Packing and dress code.
10. Passenger type and mix.

 Resources:

• Tips For Travellers Video of M/S Serenade: https://youtu.be/Tz7nu0U14WE
• Tips For Travellers articles and photos: http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/titan-serenade-river-cruise-ship/

After listening to the podcast:

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