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Cruise Q&A Live: Sunday 18 January 2026 : 9am PT / Noon ET/ 5pm UK

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I much prefer the October time. Um, you're right. It's much warmer.

If you can find an itinerary that almost circumnavigates Japan, that's really ideal because you'll see the widest part of Japan.

Going on a cruise without travel insurance is probably in that video. One of the things I said is really bad idea.

The goal of the medical center is to get you stable and to get you off.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Choose October for Japan cruises for better weather and fewer crowds.
βœ“Ensure your Japan itinerary includes Kyoto or Kobe for access to Kyoto.
βœ“Get travel insurance for cruises to cover potential medical emergencies.
βœ“Book ebike tours in Bora Bora in advance.
βœ“Check the daily program for the port agent contact information.

Questions This Creator Answers

QJapan would you recommend April or late October?
QWhat key excursions do you recommend for French Polynesia?
QWould you consider creating a video on what to do if you are seriously injured while on a cruise?
QWhy does the cruise ship take your passport?
QIs it worth getting up really early for the Panama Canal transit?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1 Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconService Crew2Β½ Happy BaconExcursions2Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconBooking Process1Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Panama Canal2Β½ Happy Bacon
Miami1Β½ Happy Bacon
Antarctica2 Happy Bacon
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My next Cruise Q&A Live will be in Sunday 18 January 2026 at 9am PT / Noon ET/ 5pm UK Get any cruise questions answered live! Links mentioned * Japan Cruise Tips video: https://youtu.be/TlOm6c_RQq8 * French Polynesia Tips Video: https://youtu.be/ZR_lE8xWXZI * Patron / Channel Member South Pacific island ports video (example of bonus content I make on trips for them): https://youtu.be/fBCyxWcXpMg (Get bonus videos and dedicated livestreams by becoming a YouTube Channel Member (click "join" under any video to find out more) or become a Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/TipsForTravellers Join me for another of my weekly live cruise question and answer session. During the livestream I will answer cruising questions or discuss any cruising topic or news development that people ask me live. You can watch past episodes of the livestreams too (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4qEAiMOHL4&list=PLs3662YkgOgq_nlVQR9WYJRNKuNyeKu7Z). You can also buy my exclusive cruise T-shirts you see me wearing in the livestream and videos at these stores: https://tipsfortravellers.myspreadshop.com + http://bit.ly/TFTStore + https://tips-for-travellers.creator-spring.com #CruiseLive #cruiseQ&A #CruiseLivestream #cruisetips