A Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing is unlike almost any other voyage — and many first-time passengers arrive with completely the wrong expectations. After crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 six times, I reveal the surprises, misunderstandings and easily avoided mistakes that can dramatically affect your experience. From choosing the wrong cabin and underestimating the North Atlantic to unexpected costs, daily life onboard and what really happens when you reach New York, this is what I wish every first-timer knew before boarding. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href= "https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> </ul> • • Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href= "https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a>

A Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing is unlike almost any other voyage — and many first-time passengers arrive with completely the wrong expectations. After crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 six times, I reveal the surprises, misunderstandings and easily avoided mistakes that can dramatically affect your experience. From choosing the wrong cabin and underestimating the North Atlantic to unexpected costs, daily life onboard and what really happens when you reach New York, this is what I wish every first-timer knew before boarding. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT • • Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

A Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing is unlike almost any other voyage — and many first-time passengers arrive with completely the wrong expectations. After crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 six times, I reveal the surprises, misunderstandings and easily avoided mistakes that can dramatically affect your experience. From choosing the wrong cabin and underestimating the North Atlantic to unexpected costs, daily life onboard and what really happens when you reach New York, this is what I wish every first-timer knew before boarding. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href="https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> </ul> • • Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href="https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a>

The Truth About a Queen Mary 2 Crossing: What They Don't Tell You (Podcast #584)

If you've ever been invited to bid for a cruise cabin upgrade, you probably assumed (like me) that the highest bid wins. But, that's not how it works at all. After losing an upgrade to another passenger who had bid less than I did, I decided to investigate what was really going on behind cruise line upgrade bidding. What I found completely changed how I approach the process. In this video, I reveal what I discovered. Starting with something staring me in the face but had not spotted that that unites every cruise line when it comes to cruise cabin upgrade bidding. This video will help you understand how the system REALLY works—and will improve your chances when bidding for an upgrade (probably for less money than you planned to spend too) <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href= "https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href= "https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

If you've ever been invited to bid for a cruise cabin upgrade, you probably assumed (like me) that the highest bid wins. But, that's not how it works at all. After losing an upgrade to another passenger who had bid less than I did, I decided to investigate what was really going on behind cruise line upgrade bidding. What I found completely changed how I approach the process. In this video, I reveal what I discovered. Starting with something staring me in the face but had not spotted that that unites every cruise line when it comes to cruise cabin upgrade bidding. This video will help you understand how the system REALLY works—and will improve your chances when bidding for an upgrade (probably for less money than you planned to spend too) Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

If you've ever been invited to bid for a cruise cabin upgrade, you probably assumed (like me) that the highest bid wins. But, that's not how it works at all. After losing an upgrade to another passenger who had bid less than I did, I decided to investigate what was really going on behind cruise line upgrade bidding. What I found completely changed how I approach the process. In this video, I reveal what I discovered. Starting with something staring me in the face but had not spotted that that unites every cruise line when it comes to cruise cabin upgrade bidding. This video will help you understand how the system REALLY works—and will improve your chances when bidding for an upgrade (probably for less money than you planned to spend too) <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href="https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href="https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

I Found Out How Cruise Lines REALLY Pick Cabin Upgrade Winners (podcast #582)

Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I've learned there are some cruises I would never book again — or would only book under very specific conditions. In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. All but one of these I've tried myself and found they simply did not suit the way I like to cruise. The other comes with risks, traps, or compromises that many passengers do not realise until it is too late. But this is not just about saying "never book these." For each one, I also explain who they might still be right for, what to watch out for before booking, and what I would choose instead. Whether you are booking your first cruise or your fiftieth, these are the cruises I think you should think very carefully about before handing over your money. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href= "https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href= "https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I've learned there are some cruises I would never book again — or would only book under very specific conditions. In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. All but one of these I've tried myself and found they simply did not suit the way I like to cruise. The other comes with risks, traps, or compromises that many passengers do not realise until it is too late. But this is not just about saying "never book these." For each one, I also explain who they might still be right for, what to watch out for before booking, and what I would choose instead. Whether you are booking your first cruise or your fiftieth, these are the cruises I think you should think very carefully about before handing over your money. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I've learned there are some cruises I would never book again — or would only book under very specific conditions. In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. All but one of these I've tried myself and found they simply did not suit the way I like to cruise. The other comes with risks, traps, or compromises that many passengers do not realise until it is too late. But this is not just about saying "never book these." For each one, I also explain who they might still be right for, what to watch out for before booking, and what I would choose instead. Whether you are booking your first cruise or your fiftieth, these are the cruises I think you should think very carefully about before handing over your money. <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href="https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href="https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

7 Cruises You Should Avoid. No Matter How Tempting They Look! (Podcast #581)

I went on my first ever sailing ship cruise expecting something magical, different, and perhaps even better than a regular cruise ship. Instead, after the very first night, I was seriously wondering if I had made a huge mistake. After more than 130 cruises on ocean ships, river ships, expedition ships and even a tiny 14-person barge in France, I finally decided it was time to try a sailing ship. I booked an 8-night Venice to Rome cruise on Windstar's flagship Wind Surf, one of the world's largest sailing ships, to find out what this kind of cruising is really like. But the reality was not what I expected. In this video, I reveal what surprised me, what disappointed me, what went wrong in my cabin, how much the cruise really cost, what sailing ships do and do not actually do with their sails, and why the experience depends far more on the weather and itinerary than I had realised. I also look at the big claims made about sailing ship cruising, including whether they really can get you into better ports, whether the smaller passenger numbers make a big difference, and why so many passengers I met absolutely loved the experience and keep coming back <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href= "https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href= "https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

I went on my first ever sailing ship cruise expecting something magical, different, and perhaps even better than a regular cruise ship. Instead, after the very first night, I was seriously wondering if I had made a huge mistake. After more than 130 cruises on ocean ships, river ships, expedition ships and even a tiny 14-person barge in France, I finally decided it was time to try a sailing ship. I booked an 8-night Venice to Rome cruise on Windstar's flagship Wind Surf, one of the world's largest sailing ships, to find out what this kind of cruising is really like. But the reality was not what I expected. In this video, I reveal what surprised me, what disappointed me, what went wrong in my cabin, how much the cruise really cost, what sailing ships do and do not actually do with their sails, and why the experience depends far more on the weather and itinerary than I had realised. I also look at the big claims made about sailing ship cruising, including whether they really can get you into better ports, whether the smaller passenger numbers make a big difference, and why so many passengers I met absolutely loved the experience and keep coming back Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

I went on my first ever sailing ship cruise expecting something magical, different, and perhaps even better than a regular cruise ship. Instead, after the very first night, I was seriously wondering if I had made a huge mistake. After more than 130 cruises on ocean ships, river ships, expedition ships and even a tiny 14-person barge in France, I finally decided it was time to try a sailing ship. I booked an 8-night Venice to Rome cruise on Windstar's flagship Wind Surf, one of the world's largest sailing ships, to find out what this kind of cruising is really like. But the reality was not what I expected. In this video, I reveal what surprised me, what disappointed me, what went wrong in my cabin, how much the cruise really cost, what sailing ships do and do not actually do with their sails, and why the experience depends far more on the weather and itinerary than I had realised. I also look at the big claims made about sailing ship cruising, including whether they really can get you into better ports, whether the smaller passenger numbers make a big difference, and why so many passengers I met absolutely loved the experience and keep coming back <ul> <li>Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers</a> and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams</li> <li>Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers</a></li> </ul> Offers: <ul> <li>Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: <a href="https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT</a></li> <li>Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: <a href="https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT</a></li> </ul>

I Won't Do A Sailing Ship Cruise Again. But Here's Why You SHOULD! (Podcast #576)

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