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@luxurytravelspotlight 9 күн бұрын
After taking dozens of cruise vacations, I’m pleased to share my Eight (8) Essential Items for Luxury Cruise Vacations. Some of the items should improve your travel experience to and from the cruise port. While the other items will be invaluable on the cruise ship and when you’re ashore at each port. We hope you discover something that makes your cruise vacation more enjoyable. What are your Cruise Vacation Essential Items? Please comment below: THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS I TAKE ON EVERY CRUISE (affiliate links) Nomad Lane Bento Bag (Classic v3): amzn.to/40rS1kN SCOTTeVEST Best Travel Vest for Men (26 Pockets): amzn.to/4jaun3J SCOTTeVEST Featherweight Vest for Men (16 Pockets): amzn.to/4h5pDu2 SCOTTeVEST Best Travel Vest for Women (24 Pockets): amzn.to/4apbu9j SCOTTeVEST Featherweight Vest for Women (16 Pockets): amzn.to/3W9FQq5 SIMO Solis Lite Global WiFi Hotspot (4G LTE): amzn.to/4j54BO2 SIMO Solis Global Hotspot (5G): amzn.to/3PoebOD Bose QC 45 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones: amzn.to/42ntizF Tessan Universal Travel Adapter (100W): amzn.to/4apaodH Tessan Universal Travel Adapter (65W): amzn.to/4ac3g4e Baseus Power Bank, 10000mAh 45W Portable Charger: amzn.to/40mG2Vr Tomtoc Compact EDC Sling Bag for Men and Women: amzn.to/3DMjzZc Tirrinia 2 Bottle Wine Gift Tote Carrier: amzn.to/4h317Kj ALL ITEMS CAN ALSO BE FOUND HERE: luxurytravelspotlight.com/#tr... As an Amazon Associate, I may earn an affiliate commission from qualifying purchases associated with the travel related products and links on this page. The small commission has no impact on the price that you pay. I only share products and services that I use, love and trust.
@CRSGenX 12 күн бұрын
Pro tip: Remove the carnival music. People who watch these videos suck as myself prefer the sounds of wind, traffic, ocean, people etc... Your views will increase 1000 fold. I had to stop watching because of cheesy music.
@luxurytravelspotlight 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. The natural sounds on walking tours are also my preference. However, in locations like the Bayside Marketplace, there is so much copyrighted music playing, that KZbin won't allow the upload. In this case, I have to mute the natural sounds and either replace it with silence, or something else.
@CRSGenX 12 күн бұрын
Watch other people doing your same thing. I watch hundreds. Beench mark how they manage to do it. I like the people watching aspects of these videos in Miami. Have a good day. Thanks for the reply. Keep it up. I subscribed.
@anneraso5621 15 күн бұрын
What is the price of the alcohol package and do they charge you a fee per day for tips?
@luxurytravelspotlight 15 күн бұрын
Oceania seems to change their alcohol package and gratuity costs on a yearly basis, and what you pay could vary greatly based on special offers and travel agent incentives. That being said, their "current" Prestige Select Beverage Package costs $59.50 per day, per person (incl beverage gratuities). You would have to drink at least 4 alcoholic beverages per day for that to be cost effective. As of 10/1/24, Shipboard Gratuities are now included in the cruise fare. btw- Oceania allows you to bring up to 6 bottles of wine (per cabin) onboard to consume in your stateroom. If you want to bring a bottle to a restaurant, they will charge a $25 corkage fee.
@huib1965 15 күн бұрын
#4 is moot. Buffet is self serve nowadays
@luxurytravelspotlight 15 күн бұрын
What ship were you on? I recently sailed on Oceania about 4 months ago and the buffet staff put the food on my plate.
@huib1965 15 күн бұрын
@@luxurytravelspotlight it is all over Facebook and Cruisecritic. Was implemented two months ago and people are very upset about it.
@huib1965 15 күн бұрын
That is all over the Oceania group on Cruise Critic. It was implemented gradually two months ago. People are very upset about it.
@luxurytravelspotlight 15 күн бұрын
@huib1965 I couldn't find anything on Cruise Critic about that but I'll be sailing on Oceania this month and will report back. Thanks for commenting.
@huib1965 15 күн бұрын
@ I tried to reply with a link but YT wouldn’t let me. If you go to the Oceania board of Cruise Critic on the fourth page it says “O will go to self serve in the terrace cafe, is that true or just incidental on a ship or two?” the discussion was so severe that the topic was locked. It was also over in Face Book on Oceania section. Have a good trip. We will be sailing in April.
@ChantelleBeland-vv5lv 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, heading there in the near future for the weekend.
@luxurytravelspotlight 26 күн бұрын
Excellent! Please share feedback after your hotel stay.
@madmax7622 27 күн бұрын
Sorry Can't watch cruise vids w/o narrator. The subs just doesn't do it for me. I'm out.
@luxurytravelspotlight 27 күн бұрын
@@madmax7622 Thanks for the feedback.
@TRAVELARTISTRYBYVRONTHEMOV-h8m 28 күн бұрын
Wow, seems so quiet and peaceful! 😊 *subscribed
@luxurytravelspotlight 28 күн бұрын
@@TRAVELARTISTRYBYVRONTHEMOV-h8m Thanks for subscribing! We're kicking off 2025 with some amazing cruises across 4 continents. Stay tuned.
@luxurytravelspotlight Ай бұрын
A cappella (acapella) singing at Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia. A Klapa group periodically sings a cappella in the Diocletian's Palace aided by the amazing acoustics. Leave a comment if you've been to Split, Croatia and let us know what you enjoyed the most. Happy Holidays to all.
@luxurytravelspotlight Ай бұрын
We're always looking for pre-cruise hotel options. We recently booked a stay at the Dua Miami, Marriott Autograph Collection. What's your favorite Miami hotel? Please comment below.
@luxurytravelspotlight Ай бұрын
We have used the Solis 4G and 5G Global Hotspots for the past 18 months on cruise vacations to save several hundred dollars on internet/Wi-Fi access on and off the ship in several different countries. We get much faster download speeds whenever we're in range of a cell tower. We purchase a pack of 20 Global Unlimited Day Passes from the company when they go on sale to get the Day Passes for as little as $3.60 per day. Best of all, they don't expire. Please share your cruise vacation Wi-Fi hacks in the comments below. Happy cruising!
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
Leave a comment if you've been to Miami Brickell City Centre for shopping, dining, or people watching. What are your favorite restaurants here? Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@brawny0929 2 ай бұрын
Really looking forward to our reposition cruise from Miami to Barcelona in April of 2026
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
March and April is the best time to do a transatlantic cruise in my opinion. We had calm seas. Thanks for watching!
@Eleanorlovesrigby 2 ай бұрын
Stayed there in July, breakfast was absolute insanity and could not even get a server to order off the menu. Breakfast looked a lot quieter in your video.
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
I got up early to film the restaurant right after it opened. If the hotel is full, the restaurant is bound to be quite busy - especially in the summer tourist season. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@cruisecrazy7066 2 ай бұрын
Fabulous video, with no selfies or face shots. Keep it up and you will soon have a million subscribers.
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the positive feedback!
@cruisecrazy7066 2 ай бұрын
Are 4 of the Oceania ships 25 year old retired Renaissance ships?
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
Yes. Renaissance built 8 "R-Class" ships between 1998 and 2001. Renaissance ceased operations shortly after that. Oceania purchased 4 of those ships which became Oceania's Sirena, Nautica, Insignia, and Regatta. Azamara Cruises purchased the other 4 R-Class ships. Oceania refurbished those ships from top to bottom and they look fantastic, however the Veranda staterooms and bathrooms on the R-Class ships are significantly smaller than the "larger than average" Veranda staterooms on Oceania's newer ships. Thanks for watching!
@cruisecrazy7066 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Very professional, with no selfies or face shots. Keep up the good work.
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
What's your favorite cruise line and why? Do you think it's worth it to pay a little more to sail on a mostly inclusive cruise line? Thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing!
@cruisecrazy7066 2 ай бұрын
I think that Princess gives the best value. As Elite, I get FREE, unlimited, laundry and dry cleaning, so I only bring carry-on.
@luxurytravelspotlight 2 ай бұрын
@@cruisecrazy7066 Over the years we sailed on Princess quite a bit. We usually take longer cruises (10+ days), so I appreciated that Princess has self-serve launderettes. However Princess charges to use them. Princess has upcharges on most things - including Alfredos pizza restaurant (which used to be included), and bottled water (unless you purchase a package). Our desire to have more inclusions led us to Oceania, and also Viking. Thanks so much for watching!
@TheSicilianLife 3 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video, David! I especially like the library and game room. Very nice ship. We cruised on our 25th anniversary and haven't booked again. We need to do so when we're in Italy. Would be fun to do a European tour. 😍
@highproteinprincess 3 ай бұрын
Wow! I've never been on a cruise before... but that one looks very luxurious!
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
It was very nice indeed. This was our third sailing on Oceania. The food is always amazing. There are so many inclusions that I think our final bill upon debarkation was only about $12. Thx for watching!
@floriandesperier8231 28 күн бұрын
@@luxurytravelspotlight Thank you very much for this very interesting video ! Concerning drinks on board, I don't drink alcohol but I like to have for example a non-alcoholic cocktail by the pool or at an indoor bar (virgin Pina Colada, virgin Mojito...). Could you tell me if this is included or not? I've never seen this type of cocktail on the bar menus. And on the Oceania website, it's really not clear (it only talks about coffees and sodas !). This will be my first Oceania cruise in April!
@luxurytravelspotlight 28 күн бұрын
@@floriandesperier8231On Oceania, the included beverages are water, teas, coffee, specialty coffee, juices, and soft drinks. You'll need to purchase a beverage package for alcoholic drinks and mocktails. However you are allowed to bring 2 bottles of wine onboard to consume in your cabin (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Since you don't drink alcohol, it's not worth it to purchase a beverage package on Oceania. Just use your shipboard credit from your travel agent to purchase your non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy your cruise in April!
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and Subscribing! Please comment if you have sailed on Oceania or if you would like to sail on this cruise line.
@ronaldlafleche6230 2 ай бұрын
I’m selling a house in Oceana Marina Marina coming up in this coming May 2025 I have cruise the light in my lifetime and it will be the first time on this cruise line. I am really looking forward to this ten-day Mediterranean voyage. Thank you very much.
@PeopleWatchingMarcus 3 ай бұрын
Safe travels!
@TheSicilianLife 3 ай бұрын
Looks like a very good meal ~ we love seafood, of course. Croce grew up eating seafood every single day in Sicily. Looks like a beautiful ship. Thanks for sharing. 😊 ~ Carol Amato
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
@@TheSicilianLife We love the Dover Sole on Oceania. At home, we're purchasing more fish, now that steak is quite expensive. And I must say that I'm not missing the steak at all!
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
Have you ever stayed at the Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill? Leave a comment about your experience.
@JeffMelsonVlogs 3 ай бұрын
I've never sailed Oceania Cruises but I have to say... the person that deboned that fish was very talented!
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
The personal service on Oceania is wonderful. Even at their buffet restaurant, you simply tell them what you would like and they make up your plate. They will even offer to take your food to your table if your hands are full. Their 4 specialty restaurants are all complimentary. No nickel and dime added charges. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@JeffMelsonVlogs 3 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the tour, David! I love the cinematic experience. I have only stayed in a Moxy in Japan and loved it!
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
The Moxy was definitely the smallest hotel room we've ever stayed in, but it's well designed and modern. It's just a great pre-cruise hotel. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
Please comment if you have ever sailed with Oceania Cruises, or if you have enjoyed Dover Sole.
@Shareebysea 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic tour! I’d definitely stay here if I were cruising from Tampa! Thank you.
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
We loved staying there!
@TheSicilianLife 3 ай бұрын
Excellent tour, David, such smooth panning and lovely views. We've been on one cruise and that was for our 25th anniversary. We definitely need to book another but that will be after we get to Sicily. Love the hotel. We've never stayed at the Moxy, but I know there are a lot of people that want hotel reviews. Well done! See you in Rob & Allie's Community. 😊 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
Carol, thanks so much for your feedback. We've stayed at the Moxy Southampton, UK multiple times. The location is just perfect for quick mall shopping or a short walk to our favorite restaurant. On our last visit, we took the National Express bus from London Heathrow airport direct to Southampton. It was fast and inexpensive (~$25 USD) each. Then we walked about 4 blocks to the Moxy.
@DoItMyselfPeg 3 ай бұрын
This hotel is lovely. Thanks for the tour.
@luxurytravelspotlight 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@luxurytravelspotlight 4 ай бұрын
Let me know if you've stayed at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, or if you intend to stay there in the future. Thanks for watching!
@luxurytravelspotlight 4 ай бұрын
Let me know if you've stayed at the Moxy Hotel Southampton, or if you've stayed at another nearby hotel at the Southampton port.