Emma Le Teace I sailed on Arvia, P&O’s newest, largest family-orientated ship and then tried a short cruise on Aurora, the smallest, most traditional ship in the same fleet. I was a little worried that I would find Aurora a disappointment after sailing on Arvia. Aurora was built in 2000, so it is relatively old by cruise ship … Read more
Marella is a British cruise line that offers good value all-inclusive cruise packages, with flights, transfers, and drinks included as standard. I’ve cruised with them 5x! As Marella is a British cruise line, daily service charges and gratuities are not added to your onboard account. Gratuities are included within the cruise fare. If you sail … Read more
River cruises are expensive, it is a fact of life. When Tui moved into the river cruise market in 2021 it opened up river cruising to a new group of travellers who may not have previously afforded them. I have cruised with TUI on the river twice. This post is based on my experiences with … Read more
I’ve just returned from a cruise and staying in an inside cabin with a feature I’ve never seen on any cruise ship before. I didn’t know my cabin would have this when I booked it and I spent most of the week trying to work out if I was convinced by the trick. The cruise … Read more
Some people constantly worry that they have forgotten to pack something when they go on a cruise – others have packing down to a fine art and never worry about it at all. Whichever category you fall into, these are the top packing mistakes you may want to avoid. #1 Overpacking I try to make … Read more
Hey hey hey! If you’ve reached this page, it means you’re curious about something, first of all, THANK YOU and secondly, I hope you find your answer here. If not, just let me know, and I’ll add them to the page! These questions won’t all be cruise-related and have all been asked of me by … Read more
When I talk about cruising, it is easy for me to fall into the trap of using cruise terms that I assume everyone will be familiar with. Reading the comments on my post, I often find that people don’t actually understand some of these terms, so here is a quick and easy guide. Embarkation Embarkation … Read more
The Great Debate: Port Versus Starboard When it comes to cruising, one of the most common questions people ask me is “Which side of the ship is best?” The Port side or the Starboard side? But the truth is, the best side of the ship is just a matter of personal preference – and in … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, where I spent 7 days exploring Alaska. I saw and did things that if I hadn’t seen them with my own eyes, I would not have believed that they were real. From music to shows from food … Read more
DISCLAIMER: This article was written on a cruise I took as part of a press trip. This means I didn’t pay a cruise fare. All opinions are my own and no company has any control over this content. I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I spent 7 days sailing around Alaska. We travelled 2209 miles … Read more
One of my favourite things about cruising is the availability of food around the clock. From a midnight snack to a full meal in the main dining room, there is always plenty of tempting food on offer. The buffet is also a popular spot for many passengers. But what if you want to enjoy that … Read more
Have you ever wondered where the most popular places to cruise are? In this article, we look at where most cruise passengers choose to visit and find out what attracts them to these areas of the world. This information is based on statistics from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) Who Are CLIA? Cruise Lines International … Read more
I recently took an all-inclusive weekend cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I sailed on started her life with Celebrity Cruises and now is a completely adult-only ship where everything – including alcohol – is included. Check out the itinerary on the Marella website here (affiliate link) Being … Read more
ad – DISCLAIMER: I was invited onboard Norwegian Encore on a press trip. I recently went on a cruise sailing across Alaska and I stayed in a balcony cabin. Normally I’m happy with an inside cabin or perhaps an ocean view, but as I was expecting beautiful Alaskan scenery and travelling 4300 miles from home, … Read more
I recently ordered a cruise map from a lovely company called The Cruise Maps. It’s a great conversation starter when people come round and I always love starting conversations about cruises! The Cruise Maps is a company that makes customised maps of cruise itineraries. I first became aware of the company in 2024 and have … Read more
I recently sailed on P&O’s oldest and smallest ship, Aurora. I wasn’t prepared for how much I would like her traditional feel and quirky features. I had an inside cabin, but it was very close to an outside door, leading out onto the ship’s magnificent Aft. This got me thinking, why aren’t cruise ships designed … Read more
If you’ve booked a cruise to Alaska you may be looking for the best things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska. I’ve just got back from a fantastic cruise there. Ketchikan is positioned amongst the breathtaking landscapes of the Inside Passage. The Inside Passage stretches hundreds of miles from Puget Sound, Washington, through the British Columbia … Read more
Most Alaska cruises will include the port of Skagway. Here are 7 Essential Tips for things to do in and around Skagway when you visit based on my most recent trip there. Skagway, Alaska, offers wonderful natural beauty and plenty of history too. It’s one of Alaska’s most interesting destinations. The sail in via the … Read more
If you’re embarking on a cruise journey to Alaska’s wonderful landscapes, you will likely visit Juneau. I was there a couple of weeks ago, and it was FABULOUS. This post was created in collaboration with Melissa from CruiseShopSave. She worked in Alaska for many years while working for cruise lines, and she’s taught me a … Read more
I recently stayed in a cabin with a layout I didn’t know existed onboard cruise ships. Many people would say that this room has one of the worst locations on the ship, and we’ve had a couple of problems with this cabin, which I never expected, caused in part by the fact I was on … Read more