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How to See the Northern Lights on a Cruise: When to Go, What to Book & What to Expect
A Northern Lights cruise had been on my bucket list for years, and I eventually booked one with the British cruiseline, Fred. Olsen. I sailed…
Best Cruise Lines For Sailing The Mediterranean – Which Is Right for You?
People often ask me, “Which is the best cruise line to pick if I want to go on a Mediterranean cruise?” You have so many…
This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Was Almost Completely All-Inclusive (Explora Journeys)
When cruise lines describe themselves as “all-inclusive”, I’m always slightly suspicious. There’s usually an asterisk somewhere. The drinks might be included, but not those drinks….
Are Cruise Ships Getting Too Big? I Tried The Biggest
I recently sailed on Legend of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean’s enormous Icon-class ships. It can carry roughly 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew at…
Cruise Lines Sometimes Charge Solo Cruisers More Than TWO People – Here’s Why
It does feel unfair that sometimes one person booking a cruise can be quoted more than the total price for two people sharing the exact…
How Old Do You Really Have to Be to Cruise With Saga? (It Isn’t 50)
Many people – particularly those in the UK – have heard of Saga Cruises. Saga Cruises is a small British cruise line headquartered in Folkestone,…
Considering a Haircut on a Cruise? Here’s What You’ll Need to Know
Most large cruise ships have a salon or spa where you can get a haircut, but services vary widely by cruise line and ship. Appointments…
MSC vs P&O From Southampton: Which Should You Choose?
P&O and MSC both sail from Southampton year-round and are the obvious choice for many UK cruisers when they want a no-fly cruise. Both offer…
I Tried an Adults-Only Cruise – It’s Advertised Wrong!
I’ve just disembarked an adults-only cruise with the controversial cruise line Virgin Voyages. Virgin describes their cruises as “luxurious and fun”, but if you’ve ever…
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