Emma Le Teace If you are taking a cruise with Azamara you may be wondering if an Oceanview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the oceanview cabin 4056 onboard Azamara Pursuit. Azamara has four cruise ships – Azamara Quest, Azamara Journey, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward. The four Azamara cruise ships and their cabins … Read more
If you are considering sailing on P&O’s Arvia or Iona, you may wonder if a balcony cabin would suit you. I have stayed in three types in the past. P&O’s Arvia and Iona are sister ships. I have sailed on both – they are very very similar in many ways. The design and decor of … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can stay in touch with family and friends back home by using your phone in the normal way. In this article, we explain how and when you can use your mobile/cell phone when cruising – and explain the extra charges that you … Read more
I’ve just been on a cruise – staying in a balcony cabin that has a quirky downside that I’ve never encountered on a ship before. The cruise lines don’t advertise cabins like these, and most people have no idea that they exist. I found this cabin almost by accident and booked it because of the … Read more
I took a cruise on the last remaining ocean liner in the world and I stayed in the cheapest cabin onboard the entire ship. It was less than half the size of the average hotel room in the US, and it was located right in the middle of the ship with no daylight or access … Read more
“White Night” parties on cruise ships seem to be getting more and more popular, I’ve been to lots. In this article, we find out which cruise lines hold “White Night” parties, discuss what to wear if you do decide to go – and whether you actually need to wear white at all. Which Cruise Lines … Read more
Unbelievable as it may seem, you can try Go Karting on a cruise ship and I did! Some of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newer, bigger ships have Go Kart Tracks on the top two – or sometimes the top three decks. Which Norwegian Ships Have Go Karts? There are five Norwegian ships that have Go Kart … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Emerald Azzura or her sister ship Emerald Sakara you may be wondering which cabin to pick. I have just disembarked the Emerald Azzurra, after a wonderful cruise from Athens. We travelled through the Corinth Canal, and around the Greek Isles. I stayed in a balcony cabin at … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may have heard about eating in the main dining room or in the buffet. You may be wondering which would suit you best, and whether the food served in both is the same. In this article we explore both options, look at the food served, opening times and … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering if cruises go through the Bermuda Triangle and whether it is an area to be avoided. The Bermuda Triangle has a notorious reputation! In this article, we find out all about the Bermuda Triangle, whether its reputation is deserved, and whether it is safe to … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Celestyal Cruises you may be wondering what a typical day onboard is like. I loved my Celestyal cruise – but it was very different from cruising with an American or British cruise line. I took a 4-night “Iconic Aegean” itinerary onboard the Celestyal Olympia from Pireaus in 2019. … Read more
Cruiselines Want to Appeal to Younger Audiences In recent years, cruise lines have made a real effort to appeal to a younger passenger demographic! Cruise ships are getting larger and larger and it’s not unusual to find cruise ships with Go-Kart tracks, Zip lines, Waterslides, amazing Broadway-style theatre shows, clubs, bars – and a huge … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I have just disembarked a cruise on Norwegian Prima after a wonderful trip to Bermuda. We sailed from New York City, a great experience. Whilst I stayed in a midship balcony cabin, there are plenty of other … Read more
If you are planning a cruise with Celebrity, you may be considering booking an Infinite Veranda Stateroom. Here we take a closer look at these cabins and see how they compare to a standard balcony cabin found on other cruise ships. What is an Infinite Veranda Cabin? Instead of a standard balcony stateroom with a … Read more
If You are sailing on a Celebrity cruise ship, you may be wondering which laundry services are available onboard. I sailed on the Celebrity Edge in July 2023. She is an “Edge Class” ship, launched by Celebrity in 2018. She has 15 decks and can accommodate just under three thousand passengers. She has two sister … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Celebrity you may be wondering what the food will be like. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are all included at no extra cost on a Celebrity cruise. I have just disembarked a cruise on the Celebrity Edge, and in this post, we will look at everything I ate in … Read more
When Is The cheapest Month to Go On A Cruise? You may be wondering which is the cheapest time of year to go on a cruise holiday. It all depends really on where you want to go in the world. In this article we look at popular places to visit, and when you are most … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Borealis you may be wondering which cabin would suit you best. Borealis – A New Ship for Fred Olsen – But Not New Borealis was brought by Fred Olsen from Holland America Line in 2020 Fred Olsen prides itself on being a small, “family-run” cruise line offering “Imaginative … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. In this article, we look at what you will get if you book a standard balcony cabin. We stayed in Standard Balcony Cabin number 13730 – which was in the middle of … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Bolette you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I have just disembarked a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, after a wonderful adventure to Norway “In Search of the Northern Lights”. Whilst I stayed in a midship balcony cabin, on deck 8. I had a friend with … Read more