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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Cruise ship worker reveals whether 'all-inclusive' deals are REALLY worth it
It often seems like everything is included on a cruise. But first-timers might be shocked to learn that 'all-inclusive' doesn't necessarily mean they won't face a bill at the end of their cruise. Cruise crew worker, Lucy (@cruisingascrew), has warned cruise newbies that there are lot of things that are 'not included' in the initial package. In a YouTube video called 'Cruise Mistakes First-Times Always Make (Don't be that person'), Lucy reveals: 'An all-inclusive cruise is not the same as an all-inclusive hotel on land.' So what might not included in the price of a cruise? Food Lucy says: 'Yes, your food is going to be included in your initial cruise fare'. However, if the cruise has speciality restaurants, guests will usually need to pay extra to enjoy them. First-timers might be shocked to learn that 'all-inclusive' doesn't necessarily mean they won't face a bill at the end of their cruise Speciality restaurants are often themed and aren't included in the price of the cruise holiday. This isn't the case on every cruise line, and all speciality restaurants are included on Virgin Voyages. Drinks 'Once you're onboard, you are going to be prompted to buy a drinks package,' explains Lucy. Alcoholic drinks are rarely included in the price of a cruise package and guests can either pay as they go or opt for a drinks package. A drinks package may be better value if holidaymakers are planning to drink a lot while they're away. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi may not be included as part of your cruise package, explains Lucy. It can be really expensive to use data on a cruise as guests may cross through different countries as they sail. If you're planning to use the Internet a lot while away, it might be a good idea to opt for a Wi-Fi package. Gratuities Lucy says: 'You're also going to have to pay your gratuities at the end of the cruise which is something that a lot of new cruisers get surprised by. 'They do not even know that they're going to have to pay gratuities at the end of the cruise, but you will.' Tips are usually charged at the end of the cruise so it's important to factor in this cost to the overall price of the trip. Excursions Excursions aren't compulsory on a cruise and guests can choose whether they want to explore on their own or join a tour. Lucy says: 'If you decide you want to do an excursion in one of the ports, that's going to be extra.' Holidaymakers can book excursions before their cruise and this is sometimes advised as the most popular trips can sell out.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Divers visit mysterious 1904 shipwreck more than 500 feet underwater
Divers in Australia completed a historic dive on a century-old shipwreck, exploring the remains of the craft in the "pitch-black ocean depths" off the coast of Sydney, a diving organization said on social media. The Sydney Project Dive Team, a group of trained divers who work to discover and document shipwrecks, conducted the first-ever dive to the SS Nemesis, a craft that sank in 1904 while carrying coal. All 32 people aboard the ship people died in the sinking, the dive team said. The ship sank on a stormy night, according to Australia's New South Wales Environment and Heritage agency. The sinking happened too quickly for lifeboats to be launched, the agency said. The shipwreck site was only discovered in 2022, the agency said. The wreck lies on the seafloor about 16 miles off the coast of Sydney. A remotely-operated vessel identified the ship as the Nemesis in 2023. But the depth of the wreck made learning more about it difficult. The Nemesis is about 525 feet underwater, the dive team and heritage agency said. The trip to the wreck was also chronicled in a detailed post by a dive team member. The mission to the site faced some obstacles. On June 7, the group gathered at 4 a.m. local time to try to dive to the site, but were hindered by stormy weather conditions. On June 18, weather conditions were clearer and allowed for divers to "attempt one of the deepest technical wreck dives off the Australian coast," the dive team said. There is no light once divers get about 390 feet underwater, the dive team said. That meant the divers traveling to the Nemesis were working in complete blackness, following a line that had been dropped to the wreck. It took two tries to get the line in place and ensure the divers could safely follow it to the wreck. The divers were able to use lights to illuminate their work. There was crystal-clear visibility, the dive team said. The divers worked in two teams of two to survey the wreck, starting at its "crushed and crumbled" bow and traveling to the bridge, filming smoke stacks and other distinctive features. The team had just nine minutes to survey the shipwreck. There was coal scattered across the wreck site, the dive team said, but no artifacts like plates, cutlery or personal articles were visible. Photos also show fish and other sea life in the area. The most time-consuming part of the trip was the ascent to the surface, the dive team said. It took the divers six hours to slowly work their way to the surface and decompress safely. Another mission to the shipwreck site is being planned, the dive team said. That mission will involve completing a scan of the wreck to build on the information gathered by the remote vessel in 2023. Hegseth slams Iran strikes initial assessment that contradicts Trump's take Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez set for star-studded wedding in Venice Last living WWII Army Rangers awarded Congressional Gold Medal
CTV News
a day ago
- Science
- CTV News
Darkening oceans threatening marine life
Watch Research oceanographer Paige Hoel speaks about the important role sunlight plays in marine life and why parts of the ocean are darkening.
Washington Post
a day ago
- General
- Washington Post
In 1917, a U.S. submarine sank in the fog. Experts just got detailed images.
The captain of the F-1 submarine later testified that, in the fog, he didn't see the oncoming vessel until the last second. Someone yelled to close the main deck hatch. But it was too late. The other boat rammed the F-1 and cut a huge gash in its side. It was Dec. 17, 1917. Up in the conning tower, sailors heard the loud whoosh of air being forced out as their sub filled with seawater. The five men topside were thrown into the ocean and later rescued.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Pacific island nations tap indigenous know-how to safeguard ocean health
Pacific island nations are racing to enhance marine conservation , establishing sweeping 'no-take' zones and pledging to sustainably manage vast swathes of their territorial waters despite facing limited resources and geopolitical pressure. Advertisement Among them, Samoa last month unveiled a ban on fishing, mining and other extractive activities over 30 per cent of its ocean territory by 2027. The move will create 36,000 sq km (13,900 square miles) of marine protected areas (MPAs) – more than 12 times the country's land size. 'Like other Pacific island nations, challenges like marine habitat destruction, overfishing, and pollution threaten the health of Samoa's ocean, which endanger the well-being of our people,' Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster, Samoa's natural resources and environment minister, told This Week in Asia. 'Samoa's marine spatial plan addresses these urgent issues and offers solutions to sustain the ocean and what it provides for us now and for future generations.' Such planning has become increasingly common across the Pacific, even as global progress on the so-called '30x30' pledge – to protect 30 per cent of Earth's land and ocean area by 2030 – has slowed. Advertisement
