Tom's Travels

Here is just a small snapshot of some interesting but different ideas when you are planning your next holiday…  Click here to read about ‘Norway’s answer to the Euro Tunnel’ Click here to read about ‘the new addition to the fleet with Silversea cruises’ Click here to read about ‘Luxury…

Island Cruises that operated along side Thomson Cruises offer amazing value, and with this all Gratuities are included so you do not need to tip whilst on board. Sticking with the value element, Island Cruises are also All Inclusive meaning you can have a value holiday, with all tips and…

Here is the details for the Deck Plan on Island Escape, which sail for Island Cruises Please click on the image to link to the relevant Deck Plan. Island Escape

Here is the details for the Deck Plan’s on each individual Princess Ships. Please click on the image to link to the relevant Deck Plan. Caribbean Princess Coral Princess Crown Princess Dawn Princess Click here to get the deck plan for sailings after the 18th May 2014 Diamond Princess Emerald Princess…

So when it comes to tipping on board Princess, the tips are for everyone and cost the same be whatever the age, the cost of tips in a Inside - Balcony stateroom is $11.50 per person per day, should you be staying in a Mini Suite or Suite the cost rises to…

So when it comes to tipping on board Cunard, the tips are for everyone and cost the same be whatever the age, the cost of tips in a Britannia class stateroom is $11.50 per person per day, should you be staying in a Princess or Queens Grill the cost rises…

  P&O are well renowned for having the cheaper Gratuities at sea, hence making tipping incredible affordable, although not compulsory it is recommend to be £3.50 per person per day, and free for Children under 12. You can have this charged to your on board account or should you wish…

Gratuities and Tipping whilst on board a Compagnie Du Ponant ship is not compulsory however it is recommend that you give 10 euros per person per day in the envelopes provided. So although an ultra luxury product tips are not included, which is fairly unusual, you do have the option…

  On-board Azamara they stride to be the best, and with this all Gratuities are included so you don't need to worry about tipping people on board. When it comes to Drinks, Azamara are All Inclusive as of March 2013 which offers cruisers a selection of spirits, beers, wines and…

Here is the details for the Deck Plan’s on each individual Crystal Ships. Please click on the image to link to the relevant Deck Plan. Crystal Serenity Crystal Symphony