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I have just taken my 100th cruise and I have been asked by so many cruise passengers and cruising fans what are the biggest things I have learnt about cruising over all those trips. Here are the 7 biggest ones. Some may surprise. I hope so. This is the first of a series of videos I have made to mark hitting this milestone. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers   Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

I love cruising and I love Christmas, and so putting them together sounded like a perfect combination. But was it? Discover what I found out about cruising over the Christmas holidays! And what you must consider before doing it! Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers   Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

When I learned that three quarters of all cruises are booked by cruise travel agents, I asked them to reveal the things they see cruise passengers repeatedly get wrong or make mistakes about and the 9 things they want us to know as they are guaranteed to make our cruising experiences so much better. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers   Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

I took my partner (Mark) back on a cruise line he is not a fan of at all based on our Alaska trip 4 years ago, hoping he will like the changes they've made since then so I don't always have to cruise solo on them! Here's how it went - and what I learnt about Holland America and taking cruisers back on lines they've not fans of! Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers   Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

In this video, I look at six mind-blowing cruise changes that are have or are going to happen this year. These changes will majorly affect every cruisers' vacation plans, so make sure you are in the know! From new ships to updates to onboard experiences, these changes are going to radically change the way cruisers travel. Watch this video to find out what's coming your way this year! These are 6 changes that are happening to cruise ships and cruising that I think will change the way we cruise this year and into next. Some of them are big and obvious and had a lot of coverage, but others are not being spoken about much and are quietly shifting but will accelerate and could impact the way you and I find our cruises in the next 12 – 24 months   Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

As 9 put of 10 of my cruises are as a solo passenger, I am frequently asked to share my tips on how to travel cheaper and avoid the large 100% supplement most lines charge, how to avoid being left out or feeling lonely and make the most of cruising as a solo traveller. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: hhttps://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I delve into gambling in cruise ship casinos to discover how to play, what to focus on and how cruise passengers use gambling to unlock perks, freebies, heavily discounted and free cruises – without seemingly gambling much money. Whether you are a small and timid player of slot machines or a big fan of playing the tables, you will discover all you need to know before playing. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I look at dining in the Main Dining Room on a cruise ship, and the many watch outs, must knows, tips and tricks. It is not straight-forward as many cruisers think Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I discuss the things about Cunard Cruise Line that I kept finding people misunderstand, or do not realise about the cruise line. There are many cruising myths about Cunard among cruise passengers that I discuss, dispel, or explain why they may be only partly right. Cunard is not what most people think it is. I discuss topics including why despite being a very British line they use the US dollar and not the British Pound. Find out why and 7 other things you didn't know you needed to know. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I look at some unwritten, and unspoken, rules that cruise passengers need to know as they are what makes a cruise run smoothly and make it more enjoyable. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I look at 9 highly-sought after, and rare, cruise cabins that everyone wants for their cruising vacations because they have something unique, rare, or have added quirks or perks that make them more attractive than the others. So, which ones you should be quick off the mark to bag? Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I take a look at the 7 things I find on every Norwegian Fjords cruise I've been on that keeps surprising, shocking or throwing Norwegian Fjord cruise passengers. Here is what anyone thinking of going on a Norway Fjords cruising vacation really needs to know Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I learnt a lot going on my first Disney Cruise Line cruise. And that many of the cruising tips that apply to other cruise lines do not apply, or work, going on a Disney cruising vacation. These are the 13 things that I found cruisers on a Disney Cruise Line need to know as it will make their cruise better – and ensure they do not miss out on Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I booked myself onto Disney Cruise Line as an adult without kids to put it to the test to see if it really is the top-notch premium cruising vacation and option for travellers like this as most fans of the line say it is. Discover if I had a Disney dream or Disney nightmare at sea..... Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers  

This video delivers on a promise I made in a past podcast about lines that I recommended to make a video of cruise lines avoid and think other cruisers should too. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I look at how Celebrity Cruises is fast changing as a cruise line and the challenges that creates for both existing and new cruisers considering a Celebrity Cruising vacation. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I show you 7 jaw-dropping things on a cruise ship that most cruisers will never get to see, but I have managed to by hook or crook. And I am NOT talking about things like rollercoasters, go-kart tracks that thousands get to see every week.   Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers    

I look at the reality of cruising on smaller ship lines versus the many misconceptions and things I was warned about by other cruisers about them. I discuss what I found to be the at the 5 upsides and the 5 downsides of small ship cruise line cruising Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

Has Princess Cruises lost its way? Or is it just a temporary blip as it gets back to speed? I've been asked this increasingly by cruisers coming off recent Princess cruises. Based on my 3 recent trips here’s 4 things they’re getting very wrong 4 things they’re getting very right. Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

I’ve been on several European river cruises, and I’ve had a good time, however I keep stumbling across things I don’t think are made crystal clear or as up-front as they should be to travellers like you and me.   Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers