Emma Le Teace Some cruise lines offer a money-back guarantee. You can ask for a full refund if you don’t love your cruise! As you would expect, many terms and conditions apply to these refunds – but booking a cruise with these lines can offer you greater peace of mind. Maybe consider the cruise lines below for greater … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise from London Tilbury, you might be wondering how easy it is to get to the port from the London Airports or Central London. In this post we explore some of the options available to you. Which Cruise Lines Use Tilbury? Tilbury is a smaller port on the River … Read more
You may see cruises with Costa advertised with ridiculously cheap lead-in prices and wondered how their cruises can be so cheap – compared to other cruise lines. In this article, we find out how Costa are able to charge such low prices and explore what you would actually get for your money if you booked … Read more
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 offers, but when you come to book them, they are no longer available or have many extra charges attached. Follow these hints and tips to get the best … Read more
Have you ever considered selling up and moving on to a cruise ship full-time? Over the past few years a few companies have sprung up offering people the opportunity to live at sea. Some of these companies have been more successful than others. In 2023 the company Life At Sea were offering guests the opportunity … Read more
I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As I had sailed on Celebrity Edge the year before, I wondered if I would find … Read more
I have been cruising (and testing cruise ship cookies) since I was 11 years old and in this guide, I will share with you the cookie options from all the mainstream cruise lines. Cookies vary in quality, availability and location. Of course, this is just based on my personal experience. Cookie locations and availability are … Read more
Everyone thinks of me as being a “Cruise Expert” – but believe me, I have made some stupid mistakes when cruising – just the same as everyone else! Find out what in this article… #1 Time Zone Mistake I arrived back in Southampton from a cruise to Europe. Unfortunately, there was a one-hour time difference … Read more
I am lucky enough to cruise many times a year, and there are five things I always do once I get on board. Find out what those five things are in the article below. I am quite an organised person, so prefer to get things done as soon as possible. Then I can just sit … Read more
I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As I had sailed on Celebrity Edge the year before, I wondered if I would find … Read more
You will often find stories in the news about the biggest, newest cruise ships. They have lots of exciting activities onboard to try, like Zip Lines and Go Karts – and there are many fancy restaurants and bars to choose from. Older, smaller cruise ships have fewer entertainment and food options available, but there are … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering what there is to do when onboard. Cruise ship entertainment varies a lot by cruise line but some common types are found on many ships. In this post, we will explore what you are likely to do with your time onboard as well as some … Read more
You may 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 painted a different colour – often red – below the water line. There is a very important reason why they are painted differently below the waterline … Read more
I took a cruise on Symphony of the Seas – and saw another guest do the weirdest thing! He took off his two socks, and then carefully laid them on the chairs in the theatre beside him to reserve two seats! I asked my Facebook Group what other strange things they had seen on cruise … Read more
I recently took a four-day trip down the coast of Norway on the Havila Polaris. Polaris is a Norwegian Coastal Ferry built in 2023. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have been built between 2021 and 2023. They sail along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to … Read more
I have taken many many cruises around the Mediterranean. There are lots of reasons why I keep returning again and again. In this article, we explore some of those reasons and why I think you should cruise there too. #1 The Different Countries You Can Visit You can visit a great many different countries in … Read more
If you are considering booking a trip on any of Havila’s four modern ships you might be wondering which cabin option would suit you best. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. These ships are identical, so this review is relevant no matter which ship you are sailing on. All the … Read more
If you are taking a trip on a Havila Norwegian Coastal Ferry you may be wondering if a Seaview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the Seaview cabin 4207 onboard Havila Polaris. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. These ships are identical, so this review … Read more
#1 Havila Have Four New, Purpose Built Ships Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have been built between 2021 and 2023. They sail along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes and back. Rival companies ships doing the same routes may be decades older… #2 “Eco-Friendly” … Read more
What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise lines. How Do You Find Out In Advance What The Theme Will Be? Cruise theme … Read more