Emma Le Teace 
Virgin Voyages have vowed to do cruising ‘differently’, and as a result, many have questioned whether cruise ships by Virgin Voyages will have casinos onboard. There was little mention of casinos in their initial advertising campaign. I recently took a … Read more
Most cruise lines either include gratuities or they don’t. MSC are slightly different in that they do include gratuities for some people but not for others. In this post, we will cover who has gratuities included within the cruise fare, … Read more
The terms “Ocean liner” and “Cruise Ship” are often used interchangeably, but actually they are different things. Although the two share a number of similarities there are also some fundamental differences. What Is The Difference Between a Cruise Ship and … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Marella you may be wondering if formal nights are part of the cruise experience. I’ve been on many Marella cruises, and I am always pleasantly surprised by how relaxed the atmosphere and dress … Read more
If you are a smoker (or want to avoid smoke when you cruise) you may be wondering which cruise lines allow smoking on their balconies. I’ve personally cruised on cruise lines where smoking on balconies is allowed Can You Smoke … Read more
On most cruise lines, an automatic gratuity is added to your onboard account to cover staff tips. Increasingly, cruise lines are including gratuities in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with a number of lines that include gratuities, and I much … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Costa cruise line you might be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I have taken two Costa Cruises, one on Costa Luminosa ( now Carnival Luminosa) and the much newer, larger … Read more
Cruises are often advertised as ‘all-inclusive’ but this all-inclusive fare rarely includes alcohol. There are a number of cruise lines, however, that do. In this post, we will be looking at the cruise lines that include alcohol as standard in … Read more
If you are considering a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering how she compares to Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway. I’ve sailed on all three ships, and in this post will talk about the differences and similarities between each. … Read more
I’ve been cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line since I was a child, the thing that really keeps me coming back time and time again is the flexible approach to dining. I love the lack of dress codes and the variety … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Virgin Voyages, you may be wondering what the cabins are like. I’ve just returned from a cruise onboard Scarlet Lady, staying in a Sea Terrace (balcony) cabin. Most elements are almost identical to … Read more
If you are planning a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering what the difference is between a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin and a Standard Balcony cabin. I have stayed in both a standard balcony cabin and a mini suite … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Celestyal Cruises, you may be wondering what the dress code onboard is. I took my first cruise with Celestyal a couple of years ago and had many questions regarding what to wear. I’m … Read more
On cruises with Royal Caribbean, P&O, and Cunard it is possible to use Tesco Clubcard points to pay for your cruise. The value of the Clubcard points are usually doubled, meaning that £1 worth of Clubcard points will usually pay … Read more
When I took my first Costa cruise I didn’t purchase a drinks package. That was a big mistake for me. When I took my second Costa cruise on Costa Smeralda, one of the first things I did when I got … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering how much Mediterranean cruises ACTUALLY cost. I’ve been on 3 Mediterranean cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post we will … Read more
If you are looking to book a cruise you may have come across “Repositioning” cruises. Repositioning cruises offer great value for money but they start and end in different places, so are not always the most convenient option. I have … Read more
If you have been on a cruise you have probably seen a member of staff called the Cruise Director on board. You may be wondering who they are and what they do on board the ship. To answer these questions … Read more
I was invited by Saga to join them on a Danube river cruise. We cruised from Budapest to Bucharest onboard the Filia Rheni and had an amazing time. Despite doing my research before the cruise I found very little information … Read more
Have you ever considered booking a mystery cruise? There are many advantages to booking a cruise where you don’t know the full itinerary – but there are some disadvantages too. In this post, we will look at what types of … Read more