World Cruises: 7 Things To Consider Before Doing One
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Gary Bainbridge provides seven essential considerations for travelers planning a world cruise or an extended voyage. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the correct cruise line and ship by suggesting travelers experience the specific vessel and line before committing to a long-term booking. The creator advises scrutinizing itineraries to understand the balance between sea days and port days, noting that world cruises often involve significant time at sea. Detailed itinerary research is also recommended to determine docking proximity to cities and the frequency of tendering ports. Regarding finances, Bainbridge highlights the necessity of budgeting for onboard costs such as gratuities, specialty beverages, and Wi-Fi, alongside excursion expenses. He suggests four methods for managing excursions: using cruise line tours, independent providers, hop on hop off buses, or self-exploring. To maintain health during long voyages, he recommends utilizing healthy menus, taking the stairs, and choosing active excursions. Finally, he suggests mastering mobile technology and video calling applications to stay connected with family while managing potential roaming or Wi-Fi costs.
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I was on the Queen Mary - the one time and there was a bunch of people who were not having a great time because they much preferred carnival they wanted a much more informal they don't want to dress up they wanted more party atmosphere
you could find that you're spending two thirds of your time actually at sea and only 1/3 at a time or less in ports
the smaller silver sea Seabourn ships were docked right in Saigon right very close within walking distance of the city where all the bigger ships were about an hour and a half away from the city
I've actually come back fitter and actually lighter than when I boarded the ship
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