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Cruise Line Excursions: 6 You Should Take And 6 To Avoid

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Tips For Travellers

Tips For Travellers

Күн бұрын

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@jimevans4582
@jimevans4582 4 жыл бұрын
Any destination that is a long distance from ship by taxi or bus should always be taken through cruise line because if for whatever reason you don't make it back on time they will leave you behind. If you book a tour through the ship they will wait for you no matter how late you get back. I know this for a fact because I took a tour in Costa Rica to the rainforest, on the way back we got a flat tire on the bus, the bus didn't have a spare they had to send someone to town to get the tire and bring it back and then change the tire on the bus. The ship waited for us only because we were on a tour booked through them.
@AnnaSophiaRobb4ever
@AnnaSophiaRobb4ever 11 ай бұрын
Some cruise lines guarantee this, some others don’t specify, even though they will probably wait anyway
@garyneal3926
@garyneal3926 4 жыл бұрын
I'll do the beach/resort excursions is when they're competitively priced with a taxi + daypass. A Roatan taxi can run $30 one way, but Carnival offers a $23/person resort excursion provides roundtrip transportation and basic resort facilities (public shower, restrooms, changing rooms, etc.).
@Jg-be7it
@Jg-be7it 4 жыл бұрын
I booked the Maui downhill bike tour on haleakala crater through NCL, and it was the best excursion I've ever been on.
@georgevalentine1507
@georgevalentine1507 4 жыл бұрын
In Alaska the cruise line wanted $120 for a trip to the glacier. I took the local bus to the same place for $2, plus I got to meet and talk to some locals.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Good point that does happen if you look!
@georgevalentine1507
@georgevalentine1507 4 жыл бұрын
The local tourist bureau clued me in. They had no affiliation to any tour company so they weren’t looking to sell me anything.
@lisamorice4701
@lisamorice4701 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks George. I'll look into doing that when we visit later this year.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 3 жыл бұрын
I hope that was not Mendenhall Glacier as it is only 20 minutes away. You can get a tour for two cheaper than that.
@Biggun762
@Biggun762 4 жыл бұрын
I think that probably the best reason for buying an excursion at all is to have the piece of mind that they are guaranteed to have you back on the ship before it leaves.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
That is a key reason so many prefer to stick with the lines
@davepratt9909
@davepratt9909 4 жыл бұрын
We tend to do ship excursions more when tendering is involved. Getting the priority and guaranteed tendering time vice the space available loading process is worth the cost difference.
@janonthelam3418
@janonthelam3418 4 жыл бұрын
In addition, Gary, when I lived in Bermuda, renting a scooter often meant injury or death of a tourist with their narrow roads and driving on the “wrong” side.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Good to know !
@Wellch
@Wellch 4 жыл бұрын
Just walk in Bermuda, no scooter.
@debbiedebsp.8064
@debbiedebsp.8064 4 жыл бұрын
Now we have 2 seater cars that are available.. much safer for tourists
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 4 жыл бұрын
DebbieDebs P. yes I see that, they are electric.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 3 жыл бұрын
@@Wellch you can’t walk the whole length of the island.
@yesimsixtyfive
@yesimsixtyfive 4 жыл бұрын
Once I went through a third party on a Caribbean cruise and paid very little to get picked up, put on a semi-private beach near a restaurant where I had some of the best food ever. Sometimes the cruise line excursions aren't worth the money.
@46kevs
@46kevs 3 жыл бұрын
More often than not, they're not worth the money,
@53pittmanjt
@53pittmanjt 4 жыл бұрын
So right about not doing museums and historical sites on a group excursion. I’ve visited the mansions in Newport, RI a couple of times on my own. I arrived at a mansion once at the same time an excursion bus from a Silversea tour arrived. The guests were herded like cattle. I stepped aside to let them chase their fast-moving guide, then resumed my leisurely tour. If I ever do Silversea through Newport, I’ll get off and rent a car to do the mansions solo!
@amybradley5821
@amybradley5821 4 жыл бұрын
True about Iceland! Many sites are inland and quite a hike. No worries about being back in time if on a cruise tour.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It’s stressful doing that not on the line excursions
@hettytravels
@hettytravels 4 жыл бұрын
I love the Hop on Hop off bus! Good tips!
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Me too. They are my real go-to option !
@axjmd
@axjmd 4 жыл бұрын
@@tipsfortravellers Are there hop on hop off that work with cruise lines making sure you don't miss your boat?
@gbbologna5357
@gbbologna5357 3 жыл бұрын
I use them all the time!
@chuckmeadows1581
@chuckmeadows1581 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary! This was a particularly good video. I learned several tips I hadn't previously considered when exploring shore excursion options. What makes your videos so valuable to me is that your detailed analysis and information allows me to be more confident and effective when planning shore activities.. Very helpful and much appreciated!
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks! Really appreciate you watching my videos!
@davidandrew1078
@davidandrew1078 4 жыл бұрын
I booked the Skagway Train with the Cruise Line. It was because I wanted to do it as it was Bucket List Item, and I did not want to miss out on it.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Good one! We did same as we wanted to go in the premium carriage and knew they would have allocation in there
@gregfreeman8169
@gregfreeman8169 4 жыл бұрын
Good points about cost and size, some excursions are best done independently.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really appreciate you watching my videos!
@Marshal_Dunnik
@Marshal_Dunnik 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice, as usual. Two quibbles: 2:53 Guest services may steer you in the exact same direction as their colleagues at the shore excursion desk. Better to ask the random crew members you will get to know (waiter, steward, maitre d, entertainment staff, etc). Experienced cruisers know that crew members are a valuable source of information on ports. 6:07 Done the same tour (amazing), but booked directly with the local operator. If a mainstream line offers such a tour, it's likely the same tour is offered and if so, you could save 50-100%+ by eliminating the middleman. With luxury lines it's possible it's an exclusive, usually exclusive in terms of the time/day its offered, to correspond to the port call (edited: grammar)
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good tips. Really appreciate you watching
@susie9893
@susie9893 4 жыл бұрын
Good to know, I wondered about that
@dawnpowers7626
@dawnpowers7626 3 жыл бұрын
Having done a couple of the "don't"s I knew some of what would be on your list ie, the beaches and shopping. There are now some ports where I'll just enjoy being on board with very few people during port days.
@davedove67
@davedove67 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a shopper, so I never take shopping excursions. I also avoid excursions that have shopping time built in if I can. Much like you said with the meals, those stops always take too much time. I would rather spend more time at sites or even get me back to the ship earlier so I can relax a bit.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Agree 👍🏻
@scottj4683
@scottj4683 4 жыл бұрын
We did the dog-sledding back in 2008. Helicopter flight over the glaciers, landed on one of the glaciers at "Doggie World" and then went dog-sledding on the glacier. Worth every penny. We still talk about it.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
totally amazing !!
@judieszydlowski4608
@judieszydlowski4608 4 жыл бұрын
We did our first Hop On Hop Off in Halifax last year and loved it! Went to a park, an art gallery, a war memorial and had our choice of many great places for lunch. Thanks for another great video, Gary!
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Much appreciated. I'm a big Hop On Hop Off fan and good to hear it worked for you too!
@GregSr
@GregSr 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite excursion so far is Helmet Diving in Grand Cayman Islands. My cheeks hurt from grinning so much.
@johncasper7729
@johncasper7729 Жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite shore excursions included featured meals: One was in Alaska (while in Ketchikan) that was tied in with a nature tour. We went to a lodge afterwards for a great all-you-can-eat crab lunch. It was FANTASTIC. Another was in Pisa, Italy: We spent good, relaxed time in Pisa and then went to a winery for a short informative lecture ... followed by a tremendous pasta meal. (The Pisa excursion was especially enjoyable because we had just come off two wonderful, but exhausting days in Rome and Naples (Amalfi & Pompeii). Our relaxed day in Pisa was very much needed. {All of that said, I certainly agree with your other 5 types of excursions to avoid....just have to disagree on the meal-featured excursions. Just use good judgment when selecting the ones to do}.
@BinaPgh412
@BinaPgh412 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Gary, this was truly helpful. I’m going on my first cruise in a few weeks and needed this. Thank you!
@janicekrieger1922
@janicekrieger1922 4 жыл бұрын
On a recent NZ cruise, got off at Mount Maunganui and caught a local bus to Tauranga for the huge cost of $NZ 7.80 for an all day pass while other paid $38 for a hop on off bus. You could do the same on the local bus with that pass.
@jimevans4582
@jimevans4582 4 жыл бұрын
Just be sure if you take an excursion not through the cruise line you are back at least a hour before departure as they are will not wait long for you to return.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
absolutely!
@Wellch
@Wellch 4 жыл бұрын
And they do not have to wait at all.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 4 жыл бұрын
We just had two excursions in Vietnam that had lunch included (not that I would eat anything) it only took 50 minutes out of a 7 hour tour, and as most of us are over 60, we needed that break, plus on a day long tour, you need lunch.
@TheMeloettaful
@TheMeloettaful 3 жыл бұрын
I'm guilty for the excursions with meals included in them. In fact those are the ones I look at first lol 😂! But like you said if the excursion is gonna be HOURS LONG you need a break to eat and recoup your strength hence why meals are included 🍝🍛🍲💪!
@moviesxmusicxlove
@moviesxmusicxlove 4 жыл бұрын
Though it will be a while until I can go on a cruise (still in postgraduate study), I look foward to the day I can. Keep up the videos I enjoy them! :)
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate you watching 😀
@appleforever6664
@appleforever6664 10 ай бұрын
Vatican Excursions is a must to bypass the long heavy lines.
@PhilipNeuer8855
@PhilipNeuer8855 3 жыл бұрын
If the weather is good fly around the top of Denali. Marvelous 🗻
@tamarajohnson5771
@tamarajohnson5771 4 жыл бұрын
I do 99% on my own, but will take certain ones with cruise. In Belize went to ruins at the Guatemalan border decided better with cruise line. It was a small group got alone time and we were the very last back on the ship
@BrianD146
@BrianD146 10 ай бұрын
Thanks again. Always the best advice. One of my favorite cruise ship routes is Old Faithful Yellowstone to Rome
@CYCO1631
@CYCO1631 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice Gary. Been on a few 'don't do excursions, and with one exception (Kukunuku Bus on Aruba, which included a meal), regretted each that we've done. Another thing I'd encourage the consideration of, is to think about why cruise lines are not offering what seem to be awesome excursions, even though you can book them independently. We booked an ATV tour on St. Martin in January outside of Royal Caribbean. Not only was it harrowing (exciting in a somewhat scary way), but we nearly missed the ship because our guide didn't get us back in time. Thought, there's a reason RC didn't offer this.
@davidandrew1078
@davidandrew1078 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with the Museums comment. Use the web. State Museum in Juneau Alaska, is brilliant and cheap. Walking distance from the port.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Agree, that is a great tip!
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, in Skagway the only excursion to do is the White Pass Rail trip, in Juneau- the Mendenhall Glacier and just walk around in Ketchikan.
@PetroicaRodinogaster264
@PetroicaRodinogaster264 4 жыл бұрын
I have only ever taken a cruise tour once and that was to a spot on the Great Barrier Reef. We travelled for an hour in a smaller vessel to reach the site . It could not have been done any other way. I only went ashore in one other place, Darwin, because it was the only capital I had not seen in Australia and has an interesting history. But I just went by myself not on a guided tour.
@lisamorice4701
@lisamorice4701 4 жыл бұрын
We did the outer Great Barrier Reef tour through the cruise line to make sure we were back on time and the price was pretty comparable to booking on our own. In Darwin and Geraldton for our first visits we just walked from the ship to the city/town centre and wandered at our leisure. The distances were very small and we stopped where we wanted to look, had a relaxing lunch or a drink and wandered back in plenty of time. No schedule to meet. In Broome we wandered a bit on our own on foot and then did a short bus tour around the outskirts to broaden our experience.
@brucemiller2057
@brucemiller2057 4 жыл бұрын
We did both hop on hop off bus and harbor boat in Sydney.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
I love Ho Ho busses :-)
@lisamorice4701
@lisamorice4701 4 жыл бұрын
Very valuable advice Gary. Even those of us who have cruised a few times should revisit how we do shore excursions every so often to see if we could do anything better or different to make it a more meaningful and memorable experience. Thank you for your ideas and reasons.
@edf2953
@edf2953 4 жыл бұрын
Very good solid advice Gary. I don’t think I would have ever considered these excursions to avoid or to take; on my own. I think I would just assume that an ‘excursion is an excursion’, however; as you point out, this is not always the case. Excellent video! Thanks so much for sharing...Ed
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really appreciate you watching my videos!
@jayjohnson8426
@jayjohnson8426 Жыл бұрын
Hop on hop of buses are great
@bluefluke7585
@bluefluke7585 3 жыл бұрын
be sure to set your time to the ship time no matter what port you're in.
@yeseniacolon1128
@yeseniacolon1128 Жыл бұрын
I have being watching your videos for a few weeks. I loved all your tips. And how you don’t sugarcoat or downplay the bad experiences or things to avoid. When it comes to cruises there’s no doubt that you know what are you talking about. 😊😊. I have cruise a lot in the USA to the Caribbean. This upcoming November I will take my first Mediterranean cruise on the prima. I need the best advice I can get. To make my cruise more memorable any suggestions are all welcome. For all the season cruisers in that area. It will be a 10 day from Barcelona to Civitavecchia. Thank you
@peteguard3571
@peteguard3571 4 жыл бұрын
I priced some excursions in Alaska online, they were the same cost as if I booked them through the cruise line, but without the advantages of booking through the cruise line.
@ilovesparky13
@ilovesparky13 4 жыл бұрын
Yup. I’m cruising to Alaska in May, and the excursions were the same price both on and off the ship.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Yes that can happen so good to double check as you say!
@Amber86queenbee
@Amber86queenbee 4 жыл бұрын
Pete Guard I found this too for my upcoming trip in July 2020. So it made sense to book with the cruise line. There are only a few where the actual activity was better through private vendors but not the cost - Misty Fjords give you more time / landings for the same price and some of the helicopter dog sled companies were more time on the glacier. But on the whole there isn't really a price difference and most excursions are exactly the same without the benefit of the ship waiting.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have found that too. Best to book with the cruise line then. So the ship will wait if the bus is late. One takes a risk booking with no name companies on the internet.
@peggyw5279
@peggyw5279 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these suggestions, I always find your videos very helpful!
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really appreciate you watching
@bryannelson6139
@bryannelson6139 4 жыл бұрын
Great video . A resort pass is a good deal and you can use all the amenities of a deluxe resort for a very low cost. For $50 I have spent the day at a 5 star resort with food and drinks included. Beaches are usually private and uncrowded at resorts. Buy them online before you go.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Appreciate you watching !
@mysavescgf2640
@mysavescgf2640 3 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@dougronald561
@dougronald561 3 жыл бұрын
Another reason not to do an excursion is because there is something substantial to do right off the dock, and then there is no need for a paid excursion. An example is the fort museum in Bermuda.
@dougronald561
@dougronald561 3 жыл бұрын
@@Carolmaizy Funny. You did the same thing as us! Glad you enjoyed.
@bradh3139
@bradh3139 4 жыл бұрын
Though not a very experienced cruiser (yet!), I prefer to research and purchase excursions on my own. Honestly, the main reason is usually a little cheaper. Just got back from Regal Princess. Took an ATV tour of St Maarten which was an excellent experience (except for getting soaked and face-pelted by rain for four of the six hours!) Next cruise is on HAL Veendam. Key West is an old happy memory so will do a self-tour with my fiancée who has never been there. I’m researching Jamaica to see what kind of mischief to get into. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and adding your tips and thoughts 👍🏻👍🏻
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 4 жыл бұрын
brad hyman Just beware that if you book a non cruise-line tour and it is late back, the ship will not always wait for you.
@BeaverOwl
@BeaverOwl 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for providing an alternative for each excursion to avoid!
@user73958
@user73958 4 жыл бұрын
My first cruise I did a beach excursion. I found out later I could have gone on the same beach for free (in a different area).
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
yes that catches many people... me included....
@clement2780
@clement2780 4 жыл бұрын
never need excursion for scandinavia, baltic, amsterdam, venice, naples, ravenna,, athens , barcelona. definitely need seville cadiz, cordoba or granada from malaga or motril or almeria.
@DavidPopowich
@DavidPopowich 4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions and totally in line with our experience as seasoned cruisers! Thanks 👌
@markej4801
@markej4801 2 жыл бұрын
took a Segway excursion on Blue Laggon Island in Nassau. Almost non-existant education for a first timer managed to dump the Segway going from sidewalk to sand, threw me off and broke my knee! NOT RECOMMENDED.
@OntheFritz
@OntheFritz 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips! Great video! So glad I found you! 😊
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching my videos :-)
@jasondale4704
@jasondale4704 4 жыл бұрын
We discovered that any ship organised excursion (we are travelling Aida) visiting St Petersburg included a blanket visa for that excursion. Our 8 hour excursion ended up costing about half the price of what organising our own Russian visas would have set us back! (We are travelling from Australia.)
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 4 жыл бұрын
Jason Dale So true.
@moniquebrown18
@moniquebrown18 2 жыл бұрын
Spot on for everything. Well done.
@patriciasantoso4979
@patriciasantoso4979 24 күн бұрын
Gary, I think when you went to Tahiti you went on an e-bike cycling tour. Did you book it separately or through Windstar. We are cruising Windstar Breeze next May and I'm starting our research into excursions. Would love to know what you did. Thank you in advance. ps: love the Kimberly updates on Patreon.
@IceDaemon
@IceDaemon 4 жыл бұрын
Great list, have to remember this when going to excursions.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Appreciate you watching !
@peterbernard3068
@peterbernard3068 4 жыл бұрын
Good tips. I agree with you.
@jenniferw917
@jenniferw917 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tips! Thank you!
@clement2780
@clement2780 4 жыл бұрын
at least transport only excursions are worth the assurance peace of mind: berlin, brussels, london except tillbury port, paris, mont st michel, giverny or bayeux, versailles, potsdam, figueres dali, florence if visiting uffizi or and accademia, vatican, siena, orvieto, assisi, milan last supper castllo sforzesco pinacoteca brera or teatro alla scala opera house, st petersburg russia, turkey, vietnam, cambodia, laos, burma, india skip visa...
@richardlane106
@richardlane106 4 жыл бұрын
The White Pass and Yukon scenic railway trip is much cheaper if you buy a ticket on your own at the train depot in Skagway. A trip to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau was $50 on a cruise shore excursion. A kiosk in Juneau offered the same trip to the glacier for $5 PP round-trip. However, this was over 15 years ago when the glacier was much bigger. A whale watching cruise in Juneau was 70 % cheaper than the shore excursion, when booked at a kiosk in Juneau . I never do shore excursions on a cruise anymore...........they are a complete rip-off..........just like the cocktails on board as well as spa treatments........
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Good tips thanks
@deniseyluiloveu
@deniseyluiloveu 4 жыл бұрын
I listen & take on board your advice, it is very helpful. Thank you so much for your expertise.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really appreciate you watching my videos!
@deniseyluiloveu
@deniseyluiloveu 4 жыл бұрын
Tips For Travellers I really do think your tips for travellers are so helpful & invaluable. Well done.
@stinulovesmakeup7045
@stinulovesmakeup7045 4 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful! Thank you!
@clement2780
@clement2780 4 жыл бұрын
concerts, plays, operas, sports, ballet, dance performances maybe worth the trouble. guide for ancient ruins is worth thinking about. how about plitvice lakes national park or krka from zadar cruise port? public transport or excursion or transfer only?
@johnanderson4576
@johnanderson4576 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, thanks.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Appreciate you watching !
@reginaldvickers8453
@reginaldvickers8453 2 жыл бұрын
Question. Hi Gary, we always enjoy watching your channel. Thank you for the time and effort. We are doing NCL Jade 12 Day Greece in March, 2022. First time in Greece and of course we want to see historical sites. (We also have the $50 excursion discount). What is your recommendations for seeing Greece- NCL excursions? Or another way?
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
It is pretty easy in most ports to self explore, but would recommend some port like Katakolon going to Olympia to do the line excursion as far from the port and fiddly to get their and back without worrying about being delayed
@ChiTsang
@ChiTsang 4 жыл бұрын
good tips, thanks
@nazlinrajani6396
@nazlinrajani6396 Жыл бұрын
Which dog sledding excursion would you recommend in Alaska
@susie9893
@susie9893 4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful, thankyou
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching my videos :-)
@aecs422
@aecs422 4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions! Thank you.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Much appreciated. Thanks for watching :-)
@matthewcooper1619
@matthewcooper1619 4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! Some cruise ship tours are sooo boring, I'm like, why bother. Ha
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Appreciate you watching ! I agree with your point....
@davidoconnor5248
@davidoconnor5248 4 жыл бұрын
DO NOT visit any volcanoes in New Zealand. Or any other country for that matter.
@HenryPaulThe3rd
@HenryPaulThe3rd 4 жыл бұрын
David O'Connor Why not?
@davidoconnor5248
@davidoconnor5248 4 жыл бұрын
@@HenryPaulThe3rd In case it erupts and kills you like in New Zealand recently
@HenryPaulThe3rd
@HenryPaulThe3rd 4 жыл бұрын
David O'Connor oh okay
@timkerwin6886
@timkerwin6886 4 жыл бұрын
good info thanks for posting
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Appreciate you watching !
@billligon4005
@billligon4005 Жыл бұрын
I'm on a cruise to Hawaii and I want to leave the ship in Honolulu, Hawaii and rejoin the ship in Kona, Hawaii, 4 days later. Holland America requires that you request a "Cruise Deviation" which must be approved before you can do that? My question is why do I need HAL 'approval'? On what grounds would they deny the request? And why? As a care -giver the only kind of mini I can get for myself is to leave my partner on the ship where, I know he will be cared for properly. I understand denying the request during COVID but why now for my Cruise Jan 7, 2023. This is baffling and non-sensical.
@MrBucketlist
@MrBucketlist 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching my videos :-)
@mikesayshiTORONTO
@mikesayshiTORONTO 3 жыл бұрын
Love hop on hop off
@lavanderpham6677
@lavanderpham6677 2 жыл бұрын
Blue hole cenote I don’t recommend it.
@katdodd6211
@katdodd6211 Жыл бұрын
Why not
@mangosalsa69
@mangosalsa69 3 жыл бұрын
How risky is it to book your own excursion? My fear would be that it gets back late and I’ll miss the ship. Is there a way to book an excursion w/o going through the cruise line and still be reassured I’ll get back in time all while saving money?
@deeteee1902
@deeteee1902 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. I see the premium prices as “insurance”
@DJMushrooms
@DJMushrooms 4 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to just hail a cab to go someplace? Going with the cruise makes sure we don't have issues.
@charlottebryan4324
@charlottebryan4324 4 жыл бұрын
Erika Bakker we feel pretty safe in Cozumel and Grand Turk. Grand Turk operates more like a bus (a min van really)where people are getting on and off and these rates are a lot less than having a cab to yourself as in Cozumel.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 3 жыл бұрын
depends on the port. but remember if you ate late back to ship after doing your own thing, the ship will leave on time regardless. If the ship is late leaving, it would be due to one of their own excursions that they wait for.
@spaceman081447
@spaceman081447 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Do cruise lines provide guided tours of the ships themselves - especially of the bridge and the engineering spaces?
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 3 жыл бұрын
Yea, some do, you might get the info on your daily programme, but ask about it at front desk on arrival. There is a cost.
@spaceman081447
@spaceman081447 3 жыл бұрын
@@chriswilliams6568 Thanks for responding.
@marcochiado1879
@marcochiado1879 4 жыл бұрын
Hi gary, Your video footage of people going around in bike has been taken in tahiti when you cruised with gauguin cruise line or....
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Yes it was
@queen_bey
@queen_bey 2 жыл бұрын
5:23 where was this?
@axjmd
@axjmd 4 жыл бұрын
Gary: I'm in a wheelchair. Can the excursions desk know the limitations of each excursion to recommend you to a particular excursion knowing the degree of it?
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 4 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely. Some lines run specific accessible-friendly tours and have seen that on lien including Holland America and Seabourn. But all will have ratings for excursions,
@axjmd
@axjmd 4 жыл бұрын
@@tipsfortravellers Gary: You and your channel are my favorite because, you absolutely answer and comment on our inquiries and this is very much appreciated. Please promise us that you will continue forever as there are endless items involving cruises that meets the eye. I also like how you present your topics.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 3 жыл бұрын
If you call the cruise line they would have specific agents that you can talk to about excursions, I know Princess does. Always keep a record of a name, and date spoken to, if you take their advice.
@Dark_Vader888
@Dark_Vader888 4 жыл бұрын
I'd avoid any excursion that involves a helicopter or small plane ride.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 3 жыл бұрын
yes, because of the cost, and danger.
@axjmd
@axjmd 4 жыл бұрын
Gary: When I used to live in LA there was the ship Azure of the Seas which did 3 day mini cruises Fri-Mon and 4 day cruises Mon-Thu. Does Britain have similar cruises going let's say Southhampton to France?
@katieb6238
@katieb6238 4 жыл бұрын
There certainly are - try Royal Caribbean, P and O or Princess
@porkchop1343
@porkchop1343 4 жыл бұрын
I spent my cruise time at the bar drinking that’s it.
@brianpan6453
@brianpan6453 4 жыл бұрын
Cruise line excursion to avoid: Asia.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 4 жыл бұрын
Brian Pan which place, or are you talking in general due to coronavirus. That is a moot point as all the cruise ships have pulled out anyway.
@brianpan6453
@brianpan6453 4 жыл бұрын
@@chriswilliams6568 , To enhance each port visit (as well as to increase their profits), cruise lines offer organized shore excursions on all ships for additional fees. These land-based trips run the gamut from sightseeing city tours to cultural events and active pursuits. When I say ASIA, I'm obviously making a funny.
@randyjennings3075
@randyjennings3075 4 жыл бұрын
Avoid all cruise shore excursions. Never ever waste your money on a Cruise excursion that you can do for yourself at a much never price. Use this thing called the internet. Do some basic research. Easy squeezie. Don't be that terrified tourist who fears their first step off the ship without their hands being held. Go out and experience life!
@dawittywats1934
@dawittywats1934 2 жыл бұрын
Avoid those with animals as per Nat Geo 99% are using animals in captivity that are mistreated and failing to support them is the best way to stop them. People are often More worried about their fun than about what’s happening to these poor animals, sadly 😡
@annerawls2065
@annerawls2065 4 жыл бұрын
Cruise - who is going on a cruise with the Coronavirus out there?
@africanbeauty7
@africanbeauty7 4 жыл бұрын
Anne Rawls Me. I live in NYC where people are packed ass to ass on the trains during morning and evening rush hour commutes and my job is next door to Chinatown where there are hundreds of Asians walking around with masks and they have been doing that before the coronavirus outbreak. I have a bigger chance of getting that virus just going to work so a cruise doesn’t scare me. I love being a NYer because nothing fazes us.
@howardchud9097
@howardchud9097 3 жыл бұрын
What cruise goes to Yellowstone?
@scottwarwick7514
@scottwarwick7514 4 жыл бұрын
Do I sense a tiny bit of South African English in your accent?
@muthanna1973
@muthanna1973 4 жыл бұрын
YOU HIRE SOMEONE FOR A SERVICE YOU RENT SOMETHING (ITEM) YOU COLLECT DIFFERENT PIECES YOU PICK ONE ITEM
@christhepk1407
@christhepk1407 4 жыл бұрын
just avoid cruises
@nevillemignot1681
@nevillemignot1681 4 жыл бұрын
Given the effects of the virus, why do these guys continue to talk up travel?
@Lanell-ru9ob
@Lanell-ru9ob 6 ай бұрын
Cruise line excursions: where you can pay extra to be herded like fancy cattle or save money by risking ATV adventures!
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