9 Game-Changing Websites I Think EVERY Cruiser Should Be Using!
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Gary Benridge shares a comprehensive list of digital tools and websites designed to assist cruise passengers with planning, budgeting, and navigating their voyages. He begins by recommending VacationsToGo.com for searching itineraries by destination and date, and CruiseDeckPlans.com for viewing detailed cabin layouts and video tours. To manage finances, he suggests using price tracking sites like CruiseWatch.com and Cruise Critic to monitor fare fluctuations. For port exploration, he highlights Ports.com for safety and logistics information, CruiseTimetables.com for assessing port congestion, and excursion providers like Viator and Shore Excursions Group to find independent alternatives to cruise line tours. Benridge also discusses connectivity solutions, specifically recommending GigSky eSims for mobile data and ExpressVPN to access home streaming services while abroad. For maritime enthusiasts, he suggests the Marine Traffic app to track vessel locations. Finally, he advises using Dropbox to store essential travel documents digitally and ThemeCruiseFinder.com to locate specialized interest cruises. He concludes by encouraging viewers to share their own essential resources in the comments.
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I've been cruising, I've made many mistakes but thanks to other Cruisers I've made along the way they suggested various tools sites and apps
I use the site vacations too.com here I can search by destination ports I want to depart from or go to and by dates
I use a site called Cruise deckplans.com there I can choose the ship and as well as showing me the deck plans it also shows me layouts of the cabin
I track Fair changes now I've spoken about this before so I won't dwell on it I also must warn you that I'm seeing varying degrees of success
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