MTN (they who supply the ludicrously expensive satellite internet connection we have to use at sea) have created a graphic to help people calculate their usage, so that they can plan in advance and buy a bulk package if necessary to save money.
Hope it helps.
I have been asked to compile a list of tips for first time cruisers, to outline what you can expect and what you need to know.
I appreciate this request came in to me a while ago, and I apologise that I haven’t yet completed it, TJ (for it was she who asked).
If you want to see what a mammoth task I have been set, you could do worse than visit this site which may give you a good starting point, as well as showing you what I am up against!
There are clearly parts of that site that I have no intention of competing with – such as the cabin classes. They’ve done a pretty thorough job of it (despite conforming to the industry tendency to ignore P&O as much as possible), so if you are interested in the differences between cabins on various lines, this will probably remain the best place to look for a good while yet.
I will keep compiling my list of tips and will try to post at least some of them soon.
If you only ever read one article on cruising, this should be it. Alan very neatly summarises the good points, the pitfalls and the perils of other passengers. This Telegraph article is an excellent precis of cruising and sums the whole thing up nicely. I’m not sure I could have said it better myself (or as succinctly!), so read and enjoy by clicking here.
Now even the ships that are allowed in, are not allowed to fly a flag.
Secrets the Cruise Lines Don’t Tell You
I know it’s lazy to simply add another link to a Cruise Critic article, but this one is rather long and very detailed, but it really is a must-read.
12 Surefire ways to have a Miserable Cruise
Another piece pinched from the Cruise Critic website. They have an interesting way of looking at things!
Particularly interesting comment beneath about a family being thrown off a ship for not washing their hands.
Pinched from cruise critic
Sage advice from P&O. Keep calm and cruise the Canaries.
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In case you do not choose your cruise by destination, ship, company or price, Cruise Critic have produced a table comparing the loyalty benefits you can acquire from sailing with different companies.
Here is the link: http://www.cruisecritic.com/blog/index.php/2013/08/19/cruise-line-loyalty-with-chart-break-down/
If you would like more detailed information, please visit their article which takes an in-depth look at what each loyalty scheme offers.
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