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Jay Tee
Oct 28, 2024
Where are our Cruise Shore Excursions?
When will they be released? Will more be added later? Providing shore excursions is a multifaceted endeavor that requires careful...
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Jay Tee
Sep 23, 2024
Cruise lines lie: This port isn't in Osaka City... and that one's not in Kyoto City, either!
I recently encountered a situation in a Facebook cruise group where a cruise company was trying to pass off a stop in Wakayama as being...
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Jay Tee
Sep 12, 2024
Finding Your Stateroom...Again!
This won't help you navigate a ship's complicated deck plan the first time you need to find your cabin aboard a cruise ship. sorry, can't...
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Jay Tee
Sep 8, 2024
Hanging Things Up in a Cruise Line Stateroom
No matter which cruise line you prefer, they all seem to have the same issue—where to hang drying wet swimsuits or hand-washed clothing...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
Are You Docking in Kobe or Osaka?
How do we get downtown? Is there a free shuttle? How do we get into the city? There is often terrible confusion and misinformation about...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
Visiting Kyoto from Kobe or Osaka Port
Looking to check out Kyoto from a cruise ship arriving in Kobe or Osaka? Your best bet is to hop on a train for about an hour from Osaka...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
A Free Ferry to USJ? Yes!
Yes, you can take the free ferry from Tempozan/Osaka Cruise Terminal most of the way to Universal Studios Japan. Follow the very water's...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
Group Tour or Private Tour—Which is best?
When deciding between joining a large tour/cruise excursion or hiring your own private tour guide, it is important to weigh the pros and...
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