Emma Le Teace Theres only one thing that has stayed the same on every cruise I’ve taken since 2017, and that is the brand of bags that I bring with me. These make my life so much easier, stop me from losing things, and I think they look pretty cool. I never ever travel without these bags. I … Read more
There are various things you aren’t allowed to take on cruise ships – but unless you have spent hours reading pages of the cruise line’s terms and conditions, you might get caught out. Some of the things that you shouldn’t bring onboard a cruise ship seem perfectly obvious – others – not so much. In … Read more
I recently booked a very cheap last-minute cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. I booked this cruise just two weeks before the sailing – it had an advertised price of $57 a night. The cruise was 11 nights long and the price was based on two people sharing a balcony … Read more
I know “all-inclusive” and “budget” usually don’t go together, but hear me out on this one… 😂🍷 I’ve booked a little cruise with the British cruise line Marella. They include flights, transfers, all gratuities and DRINKS (including alcohol) as standard. Woohoo! 🚢⚓️ This will be my 5th Marella cruise, and I can’t wait to bring you on this adventure! 👏🏼😁 If you are looking for a cheap cruise, there are lots of things to avoid that can push the prices up significantly! We have all seen bargain…
Hey hey hey! This winter has been long and cold hasn’t it? I’m convinced I’m sun-powered like a lizard, and that’s why I booked a last-minute break onboard Celebrity Infinity. 🌤️🕶️I’ve just got home and I can confirm, the sun does still exist. Greece is keeping it for a while longer though! 😂☀️ Infinity is a little ship built in the year 2000 and I loved my time on her. I was so lucky that just by pure chance, I was docked by the brand-new Sun Princess in Athens. My friend Don managed to get…
Last Chance, Don’t Miss Out. Hey hey, I wanted to quickly let you know that there are only 24 hours left to get your own Captain Hudson V4. Please don’t miss out if you do want to order one! Get Yours Here So far, we’ve sold a WHOPPING 1899, and 77 of those are going to the children who are having medical treatment on the Mercy Ships which is incredible. Thank you SO much to everybody who has ordered. I’m estimating we’ve raised over $25,000 for Mercy Ships so far and I’ll let you know when I…
Inside cabins are often the smallest, cheapest cabins found on ships. From the cheapest to the most expensive – I stay in them all. I will start with an inside cabin from one of the biggest cruise lines in the world, Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Magic Inside Cabin – $76 Per Night I’d read a … Read more
I found it I found it! The sun! It does still exist, it’s in Greece onboard the Celebrity Infinity. Luckily for me… I’M HERE TOO, taking a very cheap last minute out of season cruise. Our journey started at 3am so I haven’t explored the ship properly yet but I can confirm my ‘Celebrity has the best buffet’ statement 100% still stands. If you have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards you may have wondered why they are…
Today is the day! Captain Hudson version 4 is ready to order, woohoo. All profits will be donated to the charity Mercy Ships. Available for 3 weeks only so please don’t miss out. (Closing 21st March) Get Yours Here Buy for yourself or send one to a child having medical treatment on a Mercy Ship. If you’d like to send a Captain Hudson directly to a child receiving medical care on a Mercy Ship please enter this address on the shipping page: Travel With Brigitte, 1017 W. San Antonio St, Suite…
I’ve been on lots of cruises but even amongst the never-ending list of extras you can pay for, there are a few money can’t buy things that I’d love on a cruise! These things are very specific, but I don’t think I’d be the only person who would like them. Pay as You Go – … Read more
I recently disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the entire world. I braved an 11-storey slide and went to a secret bar that doesn’t exist on the deck plan. The cruise was onboard MSC’s newest cruise ship the MSC World Europa. Plenty of people love MSC – … Read more
Book too early? The price may fall. Leave it too late? You may miss out completely! Knowing when to book a cruise can be tricky.
Generally speaking the cheapest time to book a cruise is as far in advance as possible (2-3 years sometimes) or last minute (60-90 days before the cruise).
At the 60-90 days pre-cruise mark there can be some great deals because this is when the cruise lines need the full payment from other guests, so they know for sure how many cabins they have to sell. It’s always…
I recently disembarked a cruise on a battery-powered ship that visited 21 different ports in 4 days. The journey took us from Tromsø up in the Arctic Circle all the way down to Bergen – and I took this cruise in the middle of winter. I saw and did things on the trip that have … Read more
Many people worry that cruise ships don’t have enough lifeboats if an emergency evacuation is needed. Evacuations from cruise ships by lifeboat are incredibly rare – but all cruise ships must carry enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew. All ships are governed by SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) regulations. These regulations make sure … Read more
If you are taking a cruise to Norway in the winter you might be wondering what to pack. It can be particularly tricky if you aren’t from a cold climate but it’s very important that you get it right. I’ve just got back from a Norwegian Coastal Cruise with Havila and this post includes everything … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you might be wondering what plug adapters you need. Most cruise ships have American and/or European sockets in the cabins but keeping up with how many of each there are can be confusing. I did spend a couple of weeks putting together a searchable table which you can find … Read more
Hey hey, happy February!
Did you know that in the past when you boarded a cruise they’d give you a passenger list that listed everybody else on the cruise? I can’t imagine that happening today!
Important Announcements:
Icon of the Seas (the biggest ship in the world) has launched! There is a lot of content about the ship out there now but here are a couple of my favourites:
Dave from ShipMonk tries the ropes course/drop!
Matt at Royal Caribbean Blog shared a full ship tour
In Case You…
If you are taking a cruise you might be wondering if it’s worth buying a drinks package, I usually don’t and in this article, I will explain why. I rarely buy a drinks package when I cruise. I will on occasion buy a soda package if it’s available – but for me an alcoholic package … Read more
In an average year, 20 million people take a cruise and tens of thousands of them book a trip that is over 90 days long. These world cruises range up to almost a year in length, and even though I have been cruising since I was a child, I work onboard ships and I cruise … Read more
Smoking Everywhere! The days of being able to smoke freely onboard cruise ships are long gone. On the Titanic, there were a couple of non-smoking rooms, but apart from that, you could smoke pretty much everywhere. Smoking is banned in and around cruise ships, on balconies and cabins – with a few notable exceptions. There … Read more