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Honest Review of Our Viking Ocean British Isles Cruise - 5 Things We Loved & 5 Things We Didn't

2026-11-0429:46

Thinking about a Viking Ocean cruise around the British Isles? We’re sharing our honest review of the British Isles Explorer itinerary from Bergen, Norway, to London: 10 things we loved and the things we didn’t. This will help you decide whether this sailing fits your travel style. We’re walking you through how this itinerary goes far beyond London, which other Viking itineraries stop in the same cities, and why having only one sea day can be a pro or a con. We also cover the British cuisine ...

Adventures by Disney on a River Cruise: Big Ship DCL Fans Go Small

2026-10-2135:55

What happens when die-hard Disney Cruise Line fans trade the resort at sea for a river cruise ship? We’re joined by Tracy and Michael Ondrejko, who know Disney at 4,000-passenger scale and have sailed nearly every Disney ship (Tracy is up to 29 cruises). They share their first Adventures by Disney river cruise through Holland and Belgium aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaLea. They tell us about every fear that came with that swap, starting with the food. We get into how their resident picky eater fared...

Cruise Port of Bergen: The Epic Things to Do & Know if You Only Have 2 Days (or Less)

2026-10-0732:53

Bergen is one of the easiest cruise ports in Norway to explore on your own, and even if you only have two days, we're showing you exactly how to make the most of your time here. We walk you through where Viking and Havila ships dock, how close you are to Old Town, and where to find the most spectacular sights and aerial views over the city. Viking ships tie up next to the historic Bergenhus Fortress, so you're nearly in the middle of it all; it's about a 10-minute walk to the main attractions...

BREAKING NEWS: Explora Journeys Announces River Cruises

2026-09-2406:12

🚨 Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean cruise line from MSC Group, announced it has signed a letter of intent, signaling without a doubt that it is entering the world of luxury river cruises, with bookings and more details on the horizon in 2027. Today, we share the monumental announcement and how we found out the breaking news. Be sure to subscribe to the show for notifications of more breaking news about Explora Journeys and the world of small ship cruising. Follow up on YouTube, ...

Norway Coastal Cruise with Havila Voyages: Southbound from Kirkenes to Bergen

2026-09-2301:08:36

Thinking about a cruise along Norway’s coast with Havila Voyages? We spent six days sailing southbound from Kirkenes to Bergen aboard Havila Pollux, and we're sharing everything we wish we'd known before we sailed. It's a practical guide to help you plan with confidence. We cover how to get to remote Kirkenes (there's no Uber, no taxis waiting there to take you to town, and the airport bus may not line up with your flight). We also get into what's in the staterooms and what's missing, h...

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Small Ship Cruise Talk: River Cruises, Yacht, Barge and Expedition Cruising Tips & Travel Planning Advice