The latest versions of the Captain Hudson and First Mate Rolo Plushies have raised $32,977 /£24,627 for charity! That is amazing, thank you all so much! When I decided to put Captain Hudson and a First Mate Rolo plushies on … Read more
A Northern Lights cruise had been on my bucket list for years, and I eventually booked one with the British cruiseline, Fred. Olsen. I sailed from Newcastle in the North East of England, far away from my home near the … Read more
People often ask me, “Which is the best cruise line to pick if I want to go on a Mediterranean cruise?” You have so many things to consider before you book. Which Cruise Line Is Best for the Mediterranean? The … Read more
When cruise lines describe themselves as “all-inclusive”, I’m always slightly suspicious. There’s usually an asterisk somewhere. The drinks might be included, but not those drinks. The restaurants might be included, except for the ones you actually want to eat in. … Read more
I recently sailed on Legend of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean’s enormous Icon-class ships. It can carry roughly 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew at maximum capacity. That means if the ship is full, there could be 9,950 people onboard! … Read more
It does feel unfair that sometimes one person booking a cruise can be quoted more than the total price for two people sharing the exact same cabin! This might sound like an error, but it can genuinely happen. Cruise pricing … Read more
Many people – particularly those in the UK – have heard of Saga Cruises. Saga Cruises is a small British cruise line headquartered in Folkestone, England, that caters exclusively to travellers aged 50 and over. They have been in the … Read more
Most large cruise ships have a salon or spa where you can get a haircut, but services vary widely by cruise line and ship. Appointments at these salons usually cost more than at a normal salon on land. Appointments can … Read more
P&O and MSC both sail from Southampton year-round and are the obvious choice for many UK cruisers when they want a no-fly cruise. Both offer very competitive prices, and both have large modern ships and older, smaller ships in their … Read more
I’ve just disembarked an adults-only cruise with the controversial cruise line Virgin Voyages. Virgin describes their cruises as “luxurious and fun”, but if you’ve ever seen Virgin cruises mentioned in a news story, it’s probably been about the crazy parties, … Read more
If you’re considering booking a Regent Seven Seas cruise, there’s probably one big question you want answered before spending that kind of money – what is it actually like? Regent is one of the world’s ultra-luxury cruise lines, and I … Read more
Hello from the TUI Aria, currently docked in Antwerp in Belgium! Which is strange to say because this cruise wasn’t meant to go to Belgium. Our original itinerary was Switzerland, Germany and The Netherlands, but I’m very happy with how things have turned out. I’ve never been to Antwerp before and am loving it! 😁🥳 We all got a 20% refund because of the complete change of itinerary, or we could have cancelled for a full refund. Very happy with that! (Due to low water levels) 👌🏼🌊 TUI Aria is…
I know how weird it sounds, but it’s true. I’m taking a cruise next week and right now, I don’t know for sure where it’s going. 😅😎 I didn’t book a mystery cruise or anything like that… I booked a cruise with an itinerary, but right now, because of low water levels on the rivers, I don’t know for sure what it will be yet. I’m not sure what airport I’ll be flying into either! 🛳️😂 It’s a magical mystery cruise and I can’t wait to tell you everything when I know more. 💦🙏🏼 This isn’t the first…
Normally, when you stay in a cruise ship cabin, you know what you’re going to get. There’s a bed, a bathroom and, if you’re lucky, some kind of chair or a sofa. Cabins don’t usually vary a lot – but … Read more
I haven’t sailed with Holland America myself, but my parents recently did, so I asked them what people actually wore onboard. Holland America has a reputation for being quite traditional, so you might expect the dress codes to be strict … Read more
It feels as though every summer there are articles all over the news about river cruises in Europe being severely disrupted by prolonged summer heatwaves and droughts. Water levels on major waterways like the Rhine and Danube are at historic … Read more
Holland America has a reputation as a more traditional and premium mainstream cruise line, but what is it really like? My parents have just returned from a bargain, last-minute cruise on Nieuw Statendam. It was their first Holland America cruise … Read more
I’m often asked where people can buy the little cruise ship models I have at home. These are the souvenir models of individual cruise ships that are usually sold in the onboard gift shop. The frustrating bit is that they … Read more
When you sail on a cruise ship, you might find rubber ducks hidden in unexpected places! It has become a bit of a tradition with some to bring small rubber ducks onboard and hide them around the ship for other … Read more
My parents recently took a Holland America cruise and they didn’t pay extra for any speciality food. In this post, we’ll look at what is included in the cruise fare and how they found the trip. Overall, they were pretty … Read more
There isn’t enough space here for me to write out ‘Thank You’ 1388 times, but if there were, I would. 😂❤️ 1388 is how many Captain Hudson’s and First Mate Rolo’s were ordered this time and it has raised a whopping $18,531.19 for the two charities that we support!! 🐕🏥 That brings our total raised from all of the versions to a little over $205,000. That is an incredible sum by any measure, but it goes so much further than you’d think in the hands of the charities who are doing the most amazing…