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Live Cruise Q&A: Sunday 29 June 2025 9am PT / Noon ET/ 5pm UK

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👁️ 6K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:08:22
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Creator's Key Takeaways

So, for example, we have actually booked a transatlantic for next June heading from Southampton to New York party because I got a cruise heading out of New York

Pre-book pre-book pre-book and pre-book as much as you can. So a lot of the stuff on that uh was sold out

I would say uh so let's have let's have a look. Um, Bobby asking the question, I want to do a British Isles cruise. What cruise line would give me a proper British experience including the food?

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-book excursions, dining, and kids club as early as possible, especially during peak seasons
Use travel agents to help secure flash sale promotions and flexible booking options
Download the cruise line app for easier booking, Wi-Fi connection, and live chat functions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what special nights each cruise hasCheck the cruise planner online or look at the cruise line's standard night themes

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Queen's Grill on a transatlantic cruise worth the cost?
QWhat are the alcoholic drink options on Oceania without a drinks package?
QHow do you pick a South Pacific island hopping itinerary?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDining Main1½ Happy BaconKids Family1 Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Shanghai3 Happy Bacon
Southampton2 Happy Bacon
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