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Health & Safety
Azamara Club Cruises

Cruise Line Cancellation Policies

Many cruise lines have introduced temporary terms that provide much greater flexibility for your travel plans. These new policies are designed not only to protect guests who have already booked a cruise, but also to give you the confidence to go ahead and book your cruise, with the peace of mind that you won’t lose out, should you decide to reschedule your travel plans for any reason. These plans are being updated frequently and can change at any time. We are monitoring these closely and will aim to give you the most up to date advice.

Cruise Nation Team5 min read
Health & Safety
MSC Cruise Line

Cruise Line Safety Measures

Over the last few months, cruise lines around the world have suspended many of their sailings for 2020 and some even beyond that. They have however also been preparing to put in place various safety measures to ensure the safest environment for all customers and crew on their ships. We’ve put together a handy guide of the latest safety measures that are being put in place by the cruise lines.

Cruise Nation Team3 min read
St Lucia
Cruise Holiday Tips

How to Book a Last Minute Cruise in 2020

If you’re looking to get a real bargain on your next cruise, you should consider looking at last minute cruises. As long as you’re willing to be flexible and do some research on what’s available, this could be the perfect cruise option for you.

Cruise Nation Team13 min read
10 Best Cruise Ports for Natural Attractions
Cruise Holiday Tips

10 of the Best Cruise Ports for Natural Attractions

Looking for a cruise which features some amazing natural attractions along the way? Take a look at these 10 ports which offer spectacular scenery…

Cruise Nation Team12 min read
Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages

What You Should Know about the New Virgin Voyages

When Richard Branson takes on the cruise ship industry, you can be sure that cruise conventions will be thrown overboard. These voyages are a 24/7 festival at sea where tranquillity meets curiosity with no buffets, no kids, and no limits.

Cruise Nation Team8 min read
MSC CRUISES
MSC Cruise Line

MSC Expands Environmental Plan to Eliminate Plastics

The Problem We Face In the final episode of the BBC’s ground-breaking wildlife documentary Blue Planet II the true scale of man’s impact on the planet was laid bare. Sir David Attenborough warned that the world’s oceans are turning into a ‘toxic soup’ of industrial waste and plastic, putting the future of humanity at risk.

Cruise Nation Team3 min read
Why you should use a travel agent
Cruise Holiday Tips

Why You Should Book Your Cruise Through a Travel Agent

We’ve all done it, booked holidays online for great prices but with varying results. Cheap deals sites often have loads of fine print of when you can go where, which can cramp your style. And bigger hotel comparison sites have left us stranded abroad, trying to find out why our hotel was not expecting us…

Cruise Nation Team4 min read
Repositional Cruises
Cruise Holiday Tips

All You Need to Know About Fly Cruises

With Winter approaching, cruises in the Northern Hemisphere are getting less popular, as plenty of cruisers head South to feel the sun’s warming rays. Going on a fly cruise will get you to warmer climates faster and allow you to soak up more sun before returning to cold and wet Blighty. In this blog, we…

Cruise Nation Team5 min read
Far East Cruises
Cruise Holiday Tips

Things to Consider when Booking a Hot or Cold Weather Cruise

While most people associate cruises with sunny Summer weather, winter cruises are becoming more popular as well. Therefore, when planning your cruise, one of the first things you should consider is whether you want a hot and sunny cruise where you can enjoy the outdoors, swim and sunbathe or a colder one where the emphasis…

Cruise Nation Team4 min read
Carnival Horizon Cruise Ship
Cruise Holiday Tips

The Top 5 Tips for First-Time Cruisers

So, you’ve finally decided to tick off one of your bucket list items and go on a cruise adventure. Congratulations! It’s probably one of the best things you have ever done. Your first time at sea can be a bit daunting, so we have compiled a list of tips on how to get the best…

Cruise Nation Team5 min read
Hurricane Season
Caribbean

What You Need to Know About Cruising in Hurricane Season

With Hurricane Florence sweeping through the US East Coast bringing with it heavy rains, strong wind and catastrophic floods, it brings the possibility of hurricanes during cruises back to the forefront of our minds.

Cruise Nation Team4 min read
Norwegian Bliss in Alaska rendering
Cruise Holiday Tips

Top Ten Things You Don’t Need to Worry About on Your Cruise

So, you’re thinking of booking a cruise or you already booked it, but you have lots of niggling worries? We look at the top ten things you really don’t have to worry about when getting ready for your cruise as long as you plan ahead.

Cruise Nation Team5 min read

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