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Do Cruises Include Drinks? Don’t Miss These FREE Options (Tea, Coffee, Juice & More)

02/07/202504/07/2024

When you book your cruise, it is easy to think that everything will be included, but this is rarely the case – particularly when it comes to drinks. You might have been reading about drinks packages, and be wondering whether … Read more

Tags additional charges, All inclusive drinks, drinks, Drinks package
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6 Adrenaline-Filled FREE Activities You Shouldn’t Miss on Royal Caribbean Cruises

18/02/202627/06/2024

Royal Caribbean have the reputation of having some of the most fun-filled cruise ships at sea. Although activities can vary greatly from one ship to another, there is always plenty going on to keep you occupied – particularly if you … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, Royal Caribbean
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This Cruise Lines Soda Package is Better Than All The Rest – Here’s Why!

18/02/202627/06/2024

I have recently returned from a lovely trip on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. We sailed from Southampton and visited the Norwegian Fjords. Before the cruise, I thought about the drinks I would be buying onboard, and I didn’t … Read more

Tags Drinks package, gratuities, money saving, Royal Caribbean, Soda
Emma cruises Anthem of the Seas

The 5 Cruise Costs That Catch Out Unsuspecting Cruisers

27/06/2024

If you haven’t done your cruise research, you might be shocked at the end of your cruise to find the additional costs on your onboard account can cost as much as the cruise fare itself! In this article, we look … Read more

Tags cruise tips, Drinks package, excursions, money saving, speciality dining, WiFi
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5 Ways Cruise Ship Musicals Are Better Than Broadway/West End Productions

18/02/202627/06/2024

I love to go to the West End of London to see a Musical. Luckily for me, I don’t live far away and it makes a great day trip out. Seeing these theatre productions on land, along with the additional … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, cruise show, norwegian, norwegian cruise, Royal Caribbean
Theatre performance of We will rock you - Anthem of the Seas

9 Broadway Musicals You Can See At Sea! (Included)

18/02/202627/06/2024

It’s no secret that I love musicals. I regularly go to London to see shows in the West End, it is one of my favourite pastimes. One of the many reasons I love to cruise with Norwegian or Royal Caribbean … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, Musicals, norwegian cruise, Royal Caribbean
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7 Reasons To Sail From Your Local Cruise Port

02/07/202512/06/2024

There are many great reasons to sail from your local cruise port. If you can find a suitable itinerary and ship that will suit you, it’s something that might be worth considering. While many people like to fly away to … Read more

Tags Cruising from the UK, Embarkation Day, Fly Cruise Tips, ports, southampton
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I Took a Summer Cruise To Norway – Here’s What I Packed (Clothes, Accessories & More)

02/07/202511/06/2024

Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to be prepared for all eventualities. If you are planning a … Read more

Tags cruise info, cruise packing, cruise tips, Norway, Packing List
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6 Fantastic Destinations You Must Visit By Cruise Ship From The UK (No Flying!)

18/02/202611/06/2024

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 … Read more

Tags baltic cruise, Canary Islands, Cruise Destinations, Cruising from the UK, Mediterranean Cruise, Norwegian Fjords, ports, transatlantic cruise, UK

15 Common Mistakes – Things Cruisers Wish They Knew About Before Their First Cruise

18/02/202604/06/2024

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 … Read more

Tags cruise tips, first cruise tips, Included Food, packing
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A Light Packers Guide to Alaska – (What I Brought – and 17 “Essentials” I Didn’t Bring) + Printable Checklist

18/02/202630/05/2024

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 … Read more

Tags Alaska, cruise packing, ncl, Packing List

How To Find Bigger Than Normal Cabins on Cruise Ships (Quirky Layouts)

25/05/2024

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, … Read more

Tags cabin review, guaranteed cabins, travel agent

I Stayed in The Biggest Inside Cabin (P&O Aurora Review)

18/02/202621/05/2024

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. … Read more

Tags cabin review, inside cabin, p&o, P&O Cruises, Ship review

Don’t Miss Out: 7 Reasons Skipping a Cruise Is a Big Mistake!

18/02/202612/05/2024

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 … Read more

Tags cruise, Families, first cruise tips, kids
Cruise Fare Breakdown

This is What Cruise Lines Spend Your Cruise Fare on (Real Breakdown)

08/05/202408/05/2024

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 … Read more

Tags cruise costs, cruise info
windstar cut in half

These Cruise Ships Were Cut in Half: Why and How (Royal, MSC, NCL & More)

02/07/202508/05/2024

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 … Read more

Tags cruise facts, MSC, ncl, Royal Caribbean, ships
Celebrity Century with balconies added

How This Ship Added 314 Extra Balcony Cabins 11 Years After Her Launch

18/02/202608/05/2024

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 … Read more

Tags Celebrity, cruise facts, marella
Celestyal Olympia Cruises Aft

Why Cruise Lines Sell Ships to Other Cruise Lines (Average Lifespan and More)

18/02/202608/05/2024

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 … Read more

Tags cruise info, Ship History, ships
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These Are The 5 Most Common Reasons Guests Are Denied Boarding on Cruise Ships

16/10/202424/04/2024

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 … Read more

Tags banned items, cruise, cruise tips, drinks, packing
Celebrity Infinity Funnel

9 Things You Should Know Before Your First Cruise With Celebrity

24/04/2024

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, … Read more

Tags Celebrity, celebrity edge, Celebrity EdgeMagic Carpet, celebrity Infinity, cruise tips
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