In this final vlog in our P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords series, we wrap things up by sharing 11 valuable and not-so-common tips to make your cruise smooth sailing and 11 ‘no-no’s i.e. 11 things to absolutely not do!
Whether you're planning to embark on this specific cruise or any other cruise in the future, my 11 do's and don'ts will help you make the most of your trip. Stick around until the end because I'll be sharing some tips that you won't find anywhere else.
So let’s jump in as for one final time on this cruise, we head out on the road (well sea) again.
Today's highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Tip #1: Choose your stateroom carefully
02:23 Tip #2: Fly in a day early to allow for any travel delays
04:16 Tip #3: Book your excursions independently for cost savings and a more personalised experience
05:03 Tip #4: Research and plan your excursions based on the ports and your interests
06:52 Tip 5: Pack warm clothes and layers for changing weather in the Norwegian fjords
07:37 Tip 6: Bring motion sickness medication if prone to seasickness
08:29 Tip 7: Plan your restaurant bookings in advance
09:51 Tip 8: Give speciality restaurants a try for unique dining experiences
10:53 Tip 9: Utilise virtual queues and choose dining times to avoid crowds
11:36 Tip 10: Explore alternative places to get coffee to avoid crowded areas
12:26 Tip 11: Use the elevator smartly by pressing the up button to find space
14:32 Don't 1: Don't arrive at the port before the allocated check-in time
15:07 Don't 2: Allow enough time to get to the Southampton port cruise terminal
16:10 Don't 3: Turn off data roaming or put the phone on airplane mode to avoid excessive charges
17:35 Don't 4: Don't forget to bring necessary medications and over-the-counter supplies
18:18 Don't 5: Utilise the alcohol allowance to save money on drinks
18:59 Don't 6: Don't miss the all-aboard time and be mindful of time changes
20:12 Don't 7:Consider whether a drinks package is necessary based on drink prices
20:56 Don't 8: Don't use fingers in the buffet, practice hygiene and respect for other passengers
22:18 Don't 9: Be cautious with valuables and consider leaving passports in the safe
23:41 Don't 10: Don't forget comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and walking boots
24:42 Don't 11:Check onboard account regularly and address any discrepancies before disembarkation
26:28 - Preview of upcoming content on the channel in Africa
Links to book your excursions
Pulpit Rock excursion booked with https://rodne.no/
- Fjord cruise Lysefjord & Preikestolen at 1450 NOK (approx £110 /$135 for 2 adults)
Olden's Brikstal Glacier excursion booked with https://www.oldencruise.com/
- Glacier Express Shuttle Bus Olden - Briksdal at 1000 NOK (approx £75 /$91 for 2 adults)
Rib ride in Hellesylt booked with https://www.fjordguiding.no/eng - RIB Hellesylt - Fjordsafari Geirangerfjord - Total price - £104/NOK1,388.61
Viators - https://www.viator.com/
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► Who are we?
We’re Rob and James, partners in crime and life for over 14 years. With our dog, Oscar, we love travelling, exploring the world and experiencing new things.
For the past few years, we have spent a month in the winter in warmer climes but the pandemic put paid to that so we decided to explore more of our beautiful home country, the UK.
We first cruised in 2018 and loved it so much that we decided to start vlogging about it.
We know there are many cruise channels, so we aim to make our videos entertaining and full of valuable advice and tips (that we wish we had known).
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