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Cruise Ship Jobs for Graduates

• 17 October 2010

A lot of jobs on offer in the marketplace today require applicants of a graduate standing.

As well as the obvious intelligence factor, an employer will see a graduate as someone who is determined, prepared to make sacrifices and has long term goals and will show a good degree of commitment to their career.

These are excellent attributes if you are looking for a lifetime career in your chosen field working in a town or city.

Cruise Ship Jobs Are a Whole Different Ball Game

Cruise ships are basically floating hotels. Hotels are part of the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry is a service industry that requires its workers to provide a good service. To provide a good service you need to have a good personality and a positive helpful attitude.

There are no real advantages of being a university graduate over someone who hasn't done a degree unless your degree is within the hospitality industry (more of which I will talk about later).

The way an employer or recruitment agency like ourselves will view you as a prospective employee of their company, will firstly come down to experience in your chosen field. Secondly it will then depend on picking the right applicant who wants to make a career of working on cruise ships.

Graduates Leave Earlier

Most cruise ship jobs last on average 4 years for staff and crew, while tending to be full time careers for the officers who have undergone long and strenuous training.

The fact that you have gone to university and devoted a few years of your life to achieving a degree for example, in business, will not make you an ideal candidate for a cruise ship job. This is because we know you will have a short shelf life. You do not want a big gap on your resume that has no relevance to your career when you finally find the job you spent many years studying for.

In my experience with the Mermaid Group we have found that graduates tend to only complete one maybe two contracts as they don't want this gap in their resume.

This is not ideal as the employers' costs involved in obtaining documentation, travel, accommodation and training are very high for each new applicant so it is in the employers' interest to keep someone in the job for as long as possible.

Graduate Degree in Hospitality

If you have a hospitality related degree then a cruise ship would be an excellent place to start a career.

As mentioned earlier, a university degree shows determination and commitment, this is ideally what all employers are looking for and a hospitality based degree is the only one that will give you an advantage and provide you with a management position on cruise ships.

All cruise ships have Hotel Managers, Food and Beverage Managers, Housekeeping Managers, Cruise Directors and Chief Pursers.

A lot of the people in these positions have worked their way up from the bottom but we are increasingly seeing more and more job specifications from clients requesting graduates for these roles.

They are all senior positions carrying a lot of responsibility and requiring a lot of commitment. To reflect this, privileges and remuneration are very good and get better to encourage you to continue with your career.

So if you are looking for a long career on cruise ships and wish to go to university then a hospitality based degree is the one to go for.

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Posted: May 6, 2024 | Last updated: May 6, 2024

Dreaming of turning your wanderlust into a way of life? Believe it or not, there are careers that not only allow but encourage you to explore the globe, dive into new cultures, and collect experiences instead of things. Here are 18 unconventional jobs that offer just that, with a bit more insight into each.

1. Travel Blogger or Vlogger

Create engaging content about your travel adventures, offering tips, reviews, and personal stories. With enough followers, earn through ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. It requires persistence and creativity to stand out.

2. Cruise Ship Worker

Roles vary from entertainment to hospitality on a cruise ship. Enjoy living on the sea while stopping at beautiful ports. Contracts often include room, board, and sometimes travel expenses between contracts.

3. English Teacher Abroad

Teach English in countries across Asia, Europe, and South America. Requirements vary, with many positions asking for a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL certification. It’s a way to immerse yourself in a new culture while making an impact.

4. Flight Attendant

See the world from thousands of feet in the air. Benefits often include discounted flights for family. The job requires flexibility, customer service skills, and the ability to manage jet lag.

5. Digital Nomad

Work in fields like tech, content creation, design, or marketing from anywhere with an internet connection. This lifestyle demands discipline and time management but offers unparalleled freedom.

6. Tour Guide

Share your passion for history, art, or nature by leading tours. Requires deep knowledge of the area and the ability to engage with people from all walks of life. Language skills are a plus.

7. International Aid Worker

Work for organizations that provide aid, development, and policy support worldwide. Roles are diverse, from health to education, requiring various degrees of expertise and often the ability to handle challenging environments.

8. Yacht Crew

Join the crew of luxury yachts, working as everything from a deckhand to a chef. It’s hard work but comes with the perk of sailing to exclusive locations. Experience and certifications like STCW are often required.

9. Foreign Service Officer

Diplomats who live abroad representing their country, working in embassies or consulates. The selection process is rigorous, involving exams and security clearances, but the career offers a unique look into international relations.

10. Wildlife Photographer

Travel to capture stunning images of the natural world. It demands patience, photography skills, and often significant investment in equipment. Success can lead to publications in major magazines and books.

11. Archaeologist

Explore ancient civilizations through digs and research in various countries. Requires advanced degrees and a passion for history. Fieldwork is often in remote locations, demanding physical stamina.

12. Adventure Tour Operator

Guide guests on outdoor adventures such as hiking, kayaking, or mountain biking. Requires expertise in the activity, safety certifications, and the ability to lead and ensure guest safety.

13. International Sales Representative

Work for companies that sell products or services internationally. Involves travel to meet clients, attend trade shows, and understand different markets. Requires strong sales skills and cultural sensitivity.

14. Au Pair

Live with a host family abroad, helping with childcare while experiencing a new culture. Often includes a small salary, room, and board. It’s a great way to learn a new language and gain independence.

15. Travel Nurse

Provide temporary healthcare in locations needing short-term professionals. Requires nursing credentials and often the ability to adapt quickly to new settings. Offers competitive pay and the chance to make a difference.

16. Ethical Hacker

Protect organizations by breaking into their systems to find vulnerabilities. With cybersecurity a global concern, opportunities to work remotely or travel to client sites are abundant. Requires deep technical knowledge.

17. Traveling Festival Worker

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Cruise company backs Alaska Railroad’s plan to replace Seward dock

The Alaska Railroad Corp. is moving forward with plans to replace a nearly 60-year-old passenger dock in Seward. The $137 million project is for one of three docks in the city operated by the company and it handles all of Seward’s cruise ships.

Alaska Railroad Company external affairs director Meghan Clemens said putting in a new dock is overdue.

“We’re looking at this investment as a 50 year asset for Seward. And to that end, we want to be sure that this new dock is going to be able to accommodate growth into the future as that works for both the industry, and for Seward and the Kenai Peninsula,” she said.

The proposed project includes an almost 748-foot floating dock and 60,000-square-foot terminal building. While the planned dock is only slightly longer than the existing one, the new terminal would be more than double the size of the current building.

Local developer The Seward Company designed the space large enough to hold all cruise ships that sail the state now. Clemens said the terminal building — which also acts as a transition space for cruise passengers in the summer — will serve more than just tourists.

“We think it’s both going to serve customers as they’re embarking or disembarking on the cruise ship, as well as be a great asset for the community of Seward that holds a lot of community events at the terminal building during the offseason,” she said.

The project is being funded by revenue bonds, which must be approved by the state Legislature. The Legislature approved $60 million in bonds for the project in 2022, and the railroad company requested additional bonds worth $75 million this year.

House Bill 122 and Senate Bill 105 are currently in the House and Senate finance committees, respectively. Passing the bills will allow the company to take on the bonds to fund the project. No state funds will go towards the project.

To secure the debt from the bonds, the company signed a 30-year agreement with cruise ship company Royal Caribbean International. This commits the cruise line to using the dock throughout that time and guarantees the minimum amount of money needed each year to pay off the debt. Clemens says an agreement of this length is unprecedented in the state.

According to a port schedule from Cruise Lines International Association, a trade group for cruise lines that Royal Caribbean is a member of, Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas is scheduled to stop in Seward 10 times this season. Last year, 87 cruise ships went through the docks, bringing nearly 200,000 people to the coastal community, according to a press release from the railroad company.

If the Legislature approves the additional bonds, construction is slated to begin in the fall of 2025, with the goal to open the following summer.

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The Kimberley’s peak Indigenous group apologises for underpaying staff

The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) “sincerely apologises” after an in-depth review into historical wage payments identified underpayments of “certain current and former staff”, according to a statement from the Kimberley region’s peak Indigenous body.

“Underpayments have arisen because base rates of pay for certain employees under the Kimberley Land Council enterprise agreement 2014 fell below the base rate of pay as per the underlying modern award,” the statement said.

The KLC sincerely apologises for the error.

KLC received external legal advice in 2018 “that it was acting in compliance with its obligations”, according to the statement. However, “subsequent legal advice to the contrary” prompted KLC to undertake a payroll recalculation exercise covering the period from 1 July 2016 to 22 October 2019.

KLC’s chief executive, Tyronne Garstone , said:

As an organisation with a strong commitment to our staff and community, we are deeply disappointed that this has occurred. Our priority is to pay the identified amounts to our current and former affected staff members in a timely manner and to ensure that this does not happen again. I offer my apologies to our staff and community.

KLC has made a voluntary disclosure of this matter to the fair work ombudsman.

The lengthy soaking of eastern New South Wales , including Sydney, may have at least another week to run as a large high-pressure system all but stalls over Tasmania, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Sydney has already clocked up 124mm in the first six days of May, more than the long-run average of just over 117mm for the month. The city’s record of 16 consecutive days of at least 1mm of rain – set in 1943 and 2022 – could also be in play, according to Ed Medlock , a weather bureau meteorologist.

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The publisher, in its defence, said it could prove Synergy and David Milo “engaged in corrupt conduct” with Stuart Robert when he sat on the Liberal frontbench.

“[Milo and Synergy] received a financial benefit from the conduct, including in the form of retainer payments and success fees from clients of [Synergy], who procured federal government contracts,” Nine’s defence said.

But whether Nine’s claims are true will no longer be tested in court after the lawsuit was discontinued by Synergy 360 and Milo on 26 April.

No judgment was entered against Nine, Nick McKenzie or David Crowe .

The articles remain online and no apology has been issued.

After a parliamentary inquiry, Robert was referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc) in September over claims Synergy 360 channelled money to a company linked to him to win government work.

Robert previously denied any impropriety, labelling the Nacc referral a “farce” and an example of political payback.

He represented the Queensland seat of Fadden before resigning from parliament in May last year.

A Nine spokesperson declined to comment on the case being dropped.

Robert and Milo have been contacted for comment.

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Defamation case dropped over MP corruption allegation reports

A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports alleging they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert .

After suing over reports alleging that he engaged in corrupt practices with ex-federal frontbencher Robert, the boss of a consulting firm has dropped his defamation lawsuit against Nine.

Robert has previously denied any impropriety.

Synergy 360 chief executive David Milo had sued in the NSW supreme court for damages over four Sydney Morning Herald articles from November 2022 and March 2023 that he said ruined his and the firm’s reputation.

“Within weeks of and in consequence upon the articles being published, (Synergy) lost a number of existing and potential clients, resulting in serious financial loss,” the lawsuit read.

The reports alleged Synergy 360 and Milo received secret advice from then-Liberal MP Robert to help six of its clients.

Nine vigorously defended the case, saying its articles were true, in the public interest and based on the honest opinions of journalists Nick McKenzie and David Crowe .

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Judicial watchdog tells judge to undergo counselling

County court judge Geoffrey Chettle told the judicial commission his use of one particular pejorative word was unnecessary and apologised for using the word.

He said he did not mean any discourtesy or lack of respect, or to cause embarrassment to the alleged victim.

The commission also found that, while the judge leaving defence lawyers off emails was unintentional, a phone call between him and the trial prosecutor was “unorthodox and should have been avoided”.

Chettle was told to undergo counselling with the head of the jurisdiction on the need to exercise sensitivity, courtesy and respect in the courtroom, particularly in sex offence cases.

He will also be counselled on how to direct or supervise the work of his chambers’ staff and on the importance of judicial officers not engaging in private conversations with lawyers.

Judd separately complained to the commission about supreme court justice Lex Lasry a month before the prosecution complaint about Chettle was filed, in May 2023.

But the commission dropped its investigation into that complaint, which was about a ruling on the Eastern Freeway crash that killed four police, when Lasry resigned in February.

Judge found to have made demeaning comments about alleged rape victim

A judge made gratuitous and demeaning comments about an alleged rape victim before permanently staying the case against her two accused attackers, Victoria’s judicial watchdog has found. The state’s top prosecutor, Kerri Judd, filed a complaint with the judicial commissioner of Victoria against county court judge Geoffrey Chettle in June last year. It related to court proceedings against two men accused of rape and sexual assault and faced pre-trial in February 2023. During an argument about the scope of cross-examination the alleged victim would be permitted, Chettle made comments about her, which formed part of the complaint. He then decided to place a permanent stay on the case, which was successfully appealed against by the director of public prosecutions. Chettle was also accused of not copying the defence into emails about the case.

Following an investigation, the commission on Monday found Chettle “infringed on the standards of conduct generally expected of judicial officers”. It found he used language about the alleged victim, when she was not present, that was “pejorative, demeaning and incongruous”. “The officer’s use of that language lacked the sensitivity expected of judicial officers presiding in sexual offence matters, tended to cause offence and was gratuitous,” the commission said in its finding. The details of the judge’s comments were not written into the finding.

Crown seeks jail term for whistleblower David McBride

The commonwealth is seeking to impose a substantial jail sentence with a non-parole period against army whistleblower David McBride for leaking secret Defence documents on the war in Afghanistan.

The commonwealth’s counsel, Trish McDonald , says McBride’s actions amounted to “egregious conduct” and as a lawyer he breached the trust of his client, the Australian defence force.

McBride pleaded guilty to three offences in November, including stealing military information and passing that on to journalists at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Those documents went on to form the basis of the ABC’s investigative series exposing war crimes in Afghanistan, titled The Afghan Files.

McBride’s legal team is pleading for leniency in any sentence on five bases – that he is of “exemplary character”, that his motivation for leaking was “honourable”, that he didn’t think he was committing an offence, that his decision-making was impacted by poor mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and that the risk of the documents being released to others beyond the journalists was low.

But McDonald says the conduct shouldn’t be downplayed, noting the theft of sensitive government documents wasn’t a “one-off”.

McDonald said 235 documents were taken in total between May 2014 and December 2015 with 207 of them classified as secret.

While McBride did not receive a financial reward, McDonald said it did “not undermine the seriousness of the offending”.

In its submission, the commonwealth said a suspended sentence or intensive corrections order – both options that would allow McBride to skip jail time but be placed on probation or under community monitoring – would not be appropriate as they did “not reflect the seriousness of the offending”.

McDonald said the commonwealth did not believe a two-year sentence would be appropriate for such “serious offending”.

McBride’s counsel, Stephen Odgers , is back up and responding to the commonwealth’s arguments.

Labor and opposition joust over inflation

Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended his government’s record on managing inflation in the budget, arguing its earlier cost-of-living measures had brought prices down and recommending caution when focusing solely on “the quantity or the magnitude of spending in the budget”.

“The quality of spending, the timing and sequencing of that spending matters, as well as the quantity of that spending,” he said when asked if the budget would be contractionary in the upcoming financial year - that is, taking more money out of the economy than is spent.

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor said he had no doubt the government would keep spending, telling Sky News:

This is why we’re hearing economists from many quarters coming out and saying they’ve got to stop the spend-a-thon ... that will take pressure off this homegrown inflation

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

• 4 months later...

scubacruiserx2

Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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