If you are considering a cruise with Cunard you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have sailed on Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria, I only have Queen Elizabeth left to try! Cunard is a formal cruise line with a strict dress code in force after … Read more
Will set out on his latest journey from Fort Lauderdale, heading to the Port of Palm Beach, the only terminal used by Margaritaville at Sea. Known for its mixed reviews, Margaritaville was widely regarded as one of the worst cruise lines in the U.S.A. Will was determined to see for himself, choosing the most luxurious … Read more
Queen Mary 2 is the last Ocean Liner at Sea. She really is a “one of a kind” ship. She is the last of a long line of Ocean Liners that can sail with speed and comfort across thousands of miles of open ocean. Onboard, you will find experiences and features not found on regular … Read more
Queen Mary 2 is so much more than just another cruise ship – she is the last Ocean Liner at sea. She has a distinct Ocean Liner legacy and is known for her luxury and elegance. She offers a perfect blend of modern luxury and amenities with the classic ocean liner style. If you think … Read more
So many people worry about getting seasick when they cruise. I do get seasick, but have only felt really ill on a handful of occasions. I certainly don’t go on a cruise expecting to feel rough! I recently took a Transatlantic crossing on the world’s last Ocean Liner, Queen Mary 2, with my brother and … Read more
Some people would be surprised to find out that I do sometimes suffer from seasickness. I am a very motion-sick person in general. I can feel ill in taxis, sitting and travelling backwards on trains, in cars, ferries or cruise ships. I am completely used to it and accept it. In this article, we look … Read more
Taking a Transatlantic crossing on the last Ocean Liner at Sea has long been on my “bucket list”. I knew that I would only want to take that crossing with so many sea days on the Queen Mary 2. I do get seasick, and she was specifically designed to cope with the rough weather that … Read more
As you may know, I have a pet dog, Rolo. He is a rescue dog that was born on the streets of Romania. Although I love to cruise, I have never considered taking him along with me! Recently, there has been lots of talk in the media about a new, dog-friendly cruise that will be … Read more
Big news from Celebrity Cruises: river cruises are coming in 2027! Celebrity River Cruises will debut with a fleet of 10 new ships designed to bring the style, service, and innovation Celebrity is known for to some of the world’s most famous rivers. The first itineraries will focus on Europe, taking travellers into the heart … Read more
Many of us are animal lovers, and some would like to take their pet dog or cat with them when they cruise. I have a cat and a dog, Hudson and Rolo, and I always miss them when I travel. As a general rule, it isn’t possible to take your pet on a ship, but … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise, where I stayed in the smallest cabin on the entire ship. It has a feature that I’ve never seen on a cruise ship before, and although my cabin is inside, it’s definitely not what you imagine when you hear the words “inside cabin“. I spent most of the week trying … Read more
2024 certainly was a year of cruising variety for me. I took ocean cruises, river cruises, a trip on a Norwegian ferry and even stayed on a floating hospital! Ever wondered how much I paid for each one or how long I was onboard for? In this post, I share all! Please be aware all … Read more
After 7 rough days at sea… I’m home! I’m so so glad I took the trip, but so so so glad to be back on land now. I feel so much better. 😂❤️ I took a transatlantic from New York to Southampton onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. I knew the weather might be bad in January, but I figured it’d either be good weather or a good story to tell you. It certainly will be that! 😅😇 This trip has confirmed to me that cruises with more than a couple of sea days in a row aren’t for me as, unfortunately, I do feel…
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. When I took a Transatlantic cruise, my parents had a balcony cabin on deck 11. This is a review of that stateroom. This review is based on balcony cabin number … Read more
I often book “Guaranteed” cabins for me or my family when I cruise. This saves money – and that money can be used for things like drinks, speciality meals or excursions instead. I fully appreciate that this approach isn’t for everyone, some travellers like to carefully pick their cabin location and study the deck plans … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Fred. Olsen’s smallest ship, Balmoral, you might be wondering whether an inside cabin would suit you. My parents booked a last-minute cruise on her and booked the cheapest cabin onboard. This is what they thought of that cabin. This review is based on cabin 4151 on the Coral … Read more
Happy New Year! I hope you have had a lovely Christmas. 🎄🥰 What an incredible journey 2024 has been, thank you SO much for your company on this crazy ride. 😂❤️ We had a quiet family Christmas this year, and it was just what I needed. I got back from Sierra Leone on the 22nd and went straight into UK Christmas mode, it was quite a drastic change of scenery! I’m so so excited to share that trip with you very soon. 😅🤯 Just wanted to give you a quick heads up, we’ve completely sold all of our…
Hey hey, I hope you’ve had a loooovely Christmas. 🎄🙌🏼 Just wanted to give you a quick heads up, we’ve completely sold all of our Captain Hudson V5’s that we had in the USA! There is some good news though if you are in the USA. We’ve got a few left in the UK, and we can send one over to you if you’d still like one! We post them to any country. This is your last chance to grab one so please please please don’t miss out. Once these are gone, that’s it. V5 won’t ever be back and his Captain’s…
Drumroll please… Last night, I attended the Cruise Critic UK awards, and below are a few of the winners: The winner of best new cruise ship at this years Cruise Critic awards was… Cunard’s Queen Anne! 👏🏼👏🏼 Having been onboard recently I think I’d agree with that one. She’s the first new Cunard ship in 14 years! 🤵🏼♀️🥳 Best Cabins: Celebrity Cruises Best Dining: Virgin Voyages Best Entertainment: Royal Caribbean International Best for Families: P&O Cruises Best Nightlife: MSC Cruises Best…
In December 2024, Cruise Critic U.K. revealed its 2024 Best in Cruise Awards winners. They highlighted the best in cruising as selected by Cruise Critic’s international editorial team. Cruise Critic Combines Editors’ Picks and Cruisers’ Choice Awards Cruise Critic has been running its awards for 16 years, naming winners across four key areas – Mainstream, … Read more