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David Nikel
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Travel writer. YouTuber. Senior contributor at Forbes Travel 🖊️ Cruise ship speaker ⚓️ 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈 #VIF

📌 Trondheim, Norway
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Just a quick hello from Mexico 🇲🇽 👋🏼
David in sunglasses smiling in front of a dry landscape in Mexico.
February 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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👀 New Video! Here’s what to expect on Fred Olsen’s Borealis 🚢
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What to Expect on Fred Olsen Borealis in 2026
YouTube video by David Nikel
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February 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Intriguing new routes in the Arctic region and the Norwegian fjords from Norway's Hurtigruten ⚓
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Greek Islands Cruises Are Incredible, But Planning Matters ⚓ www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
Greek Islands Cruises Are Incredible, But Planning Matters
Planning a Greek islands cruise? Learn what to expect from heat, crowds, tender ports and ship size choices, plus smart tips to enjoy Santorini, Mykonos and beyond.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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👀 New Video: Norway’s Most Impressive Viking Ship Replica
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Norway’s Most Impressive Viking Ship Replica
YouTube video by Life in Norway
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February 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Le Havre 🇫🇷 So, this cruise port attracts a lot of criticism, but it's actually one of my favourites. The key? Just a little advance planning. Here's why...
Artwork made of colourful shipping containers with a cruise ship in the background at the port of Le Havre, France.
February 7, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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👀 A Norway Cruise Is About More Than Just The Fjords
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A Norway Cruise Is About More Than Just The Fjords
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February 6, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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👀 Join me in my latest video as I take you inside a modern cruise megaship ⚓️ You won’t believe your eyes! youtu.be/uBDLzEqSGII
Inside a Modern Cruise Megaship (MSC Euribia Tour)
YouTube video by David Nikel
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February 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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What do cruise ship speakers do when they’re not on ships? Well if they’re destination speakers like me, they go on research trips! Here’s my 24 hours in Gdansk 🇵🇱
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24 Hours In Gdansk
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February 1, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Why Royal Caribbean Will Look Very Different By 2028 ⚓ www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
Why Royal Caribbean Will Look Very Different By 2028
Royal Caribbean will launch four new cruise ships by 2028, open new exclusive private islands and overhaul its loyalty program for frequent cruise travelers.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Norway Sets Another Cruise Record ⚓️ www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
Norway Sets Another Cruise Record As Debate Over Tourism Grows
Norway cruises are more popular than ever before. A record number of cruise ships and cruise passengers visited Norwegian ports during 2025.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Brings Britain’s Naval Story To Life ⚓ www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Brings Britain’s Naval Story To Life
For travelers with a strong interest in ships and naval history, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a must-visit. This is what to expect.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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👀 New Video: When Cruising Goes Wrong. The Reality of Winter Cruises in Norway youtu.be/2G4_oyJXzKU
When Cruising Goes Wrong: The Reality of Winter Cruises
YouTube video by David Nikel
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January 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Oslo Is One Of Norway’s Most DIY-Friendly Cruise Ports ⚓ www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
Oslo Is One Of Norway’s Most DIY-Friendly Cruise Ports
Oslo offers one of the most flexible and rewarding cruise experiences in Norway, blending culture, nature and city life in a way few other capitals can match.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Three years ago I disembarked Fred Olsen’s Borealis after sharing stories about my life in Norway with the guests 🇳🇴 19 cruises later, I’m still doing it, and loving every minute! ⚓️
David Nikel and Captain Victor Stoica on the bridge of the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines cruise ship Borealis. Northern lights display seen from a cruise ship. David Nikel In a coat and neck scarf over his mouth at sea in winter conditions with mountains behind. David Nikel’s «Cruise Globe Passport»
January 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Climate solutions: A battery-powered car ferry is the latest to the list of northernmost Europe's transition to a zero emission transport sector.
World's northernmost fully electric car ferry starts sailings in -25°C
The debut couldn't have been any colder. However, operations have gone surprisingly well after the ferry started to shuttle between two of Norway's northernmost islands on January 1st.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Why Seeing Iceland On A Cruise Is Nothing Like Norway Or Alaska ⚓ www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
Why Seeing Iceland On A Cruise Is Nothing Like Norway Or Alaska
Much of the volcanic landscape that defines Iceland lies inland and requires deliberate exploration ashore. This is how to make the most of an Iceland cruise.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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What Travelers Can Expect From Denmark In 2026 🇩🇰 www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
What Travelers Can Expect From Denmark In 2026
Denmark in 2026 builds on what the country already does well: strong culture, design-led cities and easy access to nature.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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👀 New Video: How To Pick The Right Cruise Line For You youtu.be/7C--C-mgVto
How To Pick The Right Cruise Line For You
YouTube video by David Nikel
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January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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These 5 New Cruise Ships Launching In 2026 Tell A Bigger Story 🚢 www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Why Sweden Belongs On Your 2026 Travel List 🇸🇪
A red wooden house by the coastline with the flag of Sweden flying.
January 1, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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👀 New Video: I've Sailed On Fred Olsen’s Balmoral 10 Times. Here's What To Know! ⚓️
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I've Sailed On Fred Olsen Balmoral 10 Times. Here's What To Know!
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December 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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An Astonishing 12 Cruise Ships Will Welcome 2026 In Madeira’s Funchal Bay www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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I love sailing in this sheltered route along Norway's coastline ⚓
December 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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How British Cruise Lines Are Changing In 2026 ⚓
Saga Cruises 'Spirit of Discovery' docked in Trondheim, Norway.
December 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM