Emma Le Teace If you are booking a cruise, you may see the term “Guaranteed Cabin” as an option when booking. You may be wondering what this actually means, and is it something you should consider? In this article, we explore guaranteed cabins and look at examples of guaranteed cabins I have been allocated. I always book guaranteed … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, you may be wondering if a balcony suite cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard Bolette and I stayed in a balcony cabin on deck 6. We stayed in Cabin 6146, and the review is based on this cabin … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton you may be considering Airlynx Britannia Wharf. I have parked here in the past and would recommend them. Airlynx Parking Airlynx is a private, secure off-port car park. They transfer you from their compound in Britannia Wharf to Southampton cruise terminals in luxury minibuses. Their Britannia Wharf … Read more
If you are sailing from Southampton with P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises or Cunard you may be considering booking CPS Valet Parking. I have personally used the service multiple time and although it isn’t cheap, it’s very convenient. How CPS Parking in Southampton Works When you arrive at the correct terminal for your ship: This process has taken me in … Read more
If you are sailing from the Horizon, City or Mayflower Terminals and you are looking for easy, convenient car parking AB Car Parks may be a good option for you. I have personally used AB parking many times and would recommend it. It isn’t the cheapest option but is very convenient. These car parks are … Read more
If you are looking for affordable car parking in Southampton, Triangle Car Park may be a good option for you. This is a car park my family and I have used a number of times – because it is good value for money, the parking spaces are a decent size, and it feels like a … Read more
If you are looking for affordable car parking in Southampton, travel light and are able to walk, parking on someone’s private driveway may be a good, affordable option for you. This option is usually considerably cheaper than the cruise car park options available. Why Choose to Park Your Car on Someone’s Private Drive? I often … Read more
If you are considering cruising with Costa Cruises and speak only English, you may be wondering if the language barrier is a problem. In this article, we look at whether this is the case, and how the multiple languages spoken onboard may affect your cruise. I have taken two Costa Cruises, and this post is … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Costa Smeralda you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard the Costa Smeralda and I stayed in a balcony cabin on deck 15. We stayed in the balcony cabin 15180, and this review is based … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Costa Smeralda you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard the Costa Smeralda and my parents stayed in an inside cabin. This is what they had to say… We stayed in inside cabin 5120 and … Read more
If you have booked a cruise you may find that the cruise line you are sailing with encourage you to use their app. You may be asked to download it pre-cruise or it may only be available onboard. Cruise lines do this because they can easily share information with you and it saves them time … Read more