Emma Le Teace If you live in the UK or are visiting the UK from another part of the world, you might be wondering which are the best itineraries you can take if you want to sail from a UK port. In this article, we look at the most popular cruises you might want to take from the … Read more
When you embark on your first cruise, you may be worried about things you have forgotten about or be concerned that you aren’t as well prepared as you should be. There is no need to worry! In this article, we look at things that the seasoned cruisers in on our Facebook Page wish they had … Read more
If you are considering an Alaska cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. Unpredictable weather can make packing for an Alaskan cruise a little harder than some other destinations – but I have successfully managed it and will list everything that I packed (and didn’t pack) in this article. My first cruise … Read more
I have recently sailed onboard P&O’s Aurora. As I often do, I chose an inside cabin – but this inside cabin was far larger than other inside cabins I have had in the past. Before you book your cruise cabin, it is worth having a look to see if you can get more cabin or … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on P&O’s Aurora you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good choice for you. This review is based on my thoughts on cabin number A297, it was a MASSIVE inside cabin. The biggest I’ve ever had. Inside Cabin – A297 P&O’s Aurora I chose this particular … Read more
It’s no secret that I love to cruise, and my love of cruising began after taking my first family cruise to Alaska when I was eleven. My parents say they may not have considered taking a cruise – but my Gran regularly cruised and was keen to take us along. We were soon hooked – … Read more
If you’ve ever booked a cruise, you might have wondered what the cruise line is actually spending your money on. Of course, costs and profits may vary from year to year, but these figures are based on cruise line financial statements. If you paid a typical cruise fare of £1,000 – this is roughly how … Read more
It may be hard to believe, but cruiselines sometimes cut their ships in half, and add a new section into the middle. This makes the ships longer, allows for more passengers onboard, and takes a fraction of the time of building a new ship. Many major cruise lines l- Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, MSC – have … Read more
In the competitive cruise market, where new and bigger ships are launched annually, cruise lines want to make sure their older ships still appeal to passengers. One way cruise lines keep up with the evolving needs of passengers is to add balconies to older ships. In this article, we look at how and why ships … Read more
I have sailed on many older cruise ships that started their lives as cruise ships for different Cruise Lines The largest cruise companies, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, regularly introduce newer, larger ships to their fleets. They can then sell off any older ones. They want to have the biggest ships with the … Read more
Imagine the excitement of getting to the port and seeing the ship docked in front of you – then being denied boarding. It’s hard to think of anything more disappointing… In this article, we look at the top five reasons people are turned away at the cruise port – so that you won’t find yourself … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with Celebrity below are 9 things that I think you should know. I have been lucky enough to cruise on two older Celebrity ships, Silhouette and Infinity and the ground breaking “Edge Class” ship, Celebrity Edge Knowing the following 9 tips will help you get the most out of … Read more
I have been on many cruises – and I have often seen oceanview cabins advertised for a price that is not much more than an inside cabin. You may be wondering whether it is worth paying a little more and having that ocean view. In this article, we look at the advantages of having an … Read more
You might think getting yourself banned from a cruise line was hard, but it does happen. The majority of guests are happy to follow the cruise line’s rules and regulations – they are made to ensure everyone has an enjoyable, safe holiday. Guests who are reckless, dishonest or put others safety at risk by their … Read more
When you are on your cruise, there are lots of small things you can easily do that will make the crew’s life easier. We have all seen guests onboard having a good time, but giving little consideration to anyone else around them. They seem to have no concept of how their behaviour can impact on … Read more
When you book a cruise, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions of the cruise line – but most people say they have never read about or even knew of many of these conditions. You certainly can’t blame passengers for not sifting through the dozens of pages of legal jargon – I certainly never … Read more
There is so much to see and do on a European cruise – and so much variety in the different counties and ports you can visit. If you are planning a cruise to Europe, these are the top five itineraries you might want to consider. Mediterranean There are two popular Mediterranean cruise routes that you … Read more
There are certain things you should always do on disembarkation day to make sure everything runs smoothly. Cruise Lines have to be amazingly organised on disembarkation day. They need to get all the passenger’s luggage off the ship, clean all of the cabins, and restock their supplies before welcoming thousands more new guests onboard. #1 … Read more
It is often a bit of a rush on disembarkation morning – getting up and out of your cabin early and leaving the ship at your designated time. There are lots of things you can do in advance to make sure disembarkation day runs as smoothly as possible! #1 Check Your Onboard Account And Sort … Read more
When you are taking a cruise, you really don’t want to risk missing your ship. Cruise ship passengers often seem to be in the news because they have missed the ship and been “abandoned” or “stranded” by the cruise line in some far-off location. This seems a little unfair, as cruise lines make the “all … Read more