The statistics used in this post have come from CLIA the Cruise Line International Association. I started my cruising blog back in 2016, because I loved to cruise – but many of my friends knew nothing about cruising and weren’t … Read more
Hey hey, I hope you’re having a lovely week. I’m sending this email from my cabin onboard the Norwegian Star sailing near Iceland! 😇🚢 I know ‘The Sun DOESN’T SET’ might not sound possible, but I promise you it is! 😂😂 On this cruise, I’ve been visiting some of the most remote places on earth, some of which are so far north that they have 24-hour sunlight during the summer. 🌤️🌦️ I visited Svalbard (where I took a trip down a coal mine and crawled through a 60cm high tunnel), and there the sun…
ad • Greetings from the wonderful Norwegian Star, currently bobbing around near Norway! 🇳🇴😁 The cruise I’m currently on is 12 days long, and we’re visiting Svalbard and Iceland, two places that I’ve never been to before. They’ve been on my to do list for a veeery long time. 😋🚢 In Svalbard, the sun doesn’t set between the 20th of April and the 22nd of August. AT ALL. Isn’t that crazy?! I can’t wait to show you more of this adventure. Glad I’m not here in winter when it’s dark 24/7! 🥹🏆 I have…
In March 2022, I took my first-ever TUI river cruise. At that time, TUI was fairly new to the river cruise market, and I had seen some great offers at prices far below those of other major river cruise lines. I … Read more
I’ve recently been onboard an all-inclusive cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I sailed on started her life as Legend of the Seas for Royal Caribbean in the 1990s. She’s now with an … Read more
Most people don’t think twice about those little red and green lights they see on a ship or boat. They are, in fact, crucial for ship safety, especially at night or in bad weather. This system of lights helps ships … Read more
Many people are surprised to know that I sometimes get seasick. Not just seasick, actually, I get motion sick in general. I can be unwell on long car journeys, on coaches or buses, and even sometimes on VR games. I … Read more
You have probably seen ships with prefixes like SS or RMS, particularly on older ships. These aren’t random, they actually mean something. The RMS Titanic is one of the most infamous ships in history. Everyone seems to know she sank … Read more
Lots of language we use comes from ships and sailing – far more than you might realise. These phrases were used practically in the past, but have now become part of everyday speech, even for those who have never set … Read more
One of the things I always liked about Cunard was that they offered 24-hour free room service. On a cruise line where dress codes are so strictly enforced, it was nice to have the option of getting room service if … Read more
#Step 1: Click on the Marella cruises link below to research cruises available that fit your criteria. You’ll see some deals straight away on this page: On that page you should be able to see offers that Marella have at … Read more
I went on a cruise recently, and it was advertised as going to Paris and Bordeaux – but it didn’t. I was miles away from those places. The container ports we actually stopped at were miles away from the big … Read more
There are cruise ships, and then there’s Queen Mary 2, the last true ocean liner still in service. Whether you’ve sailed on her once or a dozen times, something about her stays with you and this new print we’ve created … Read more
People often tell me that they think the cost of cruising is getting more and more expensive, often with hidden extras like service charges that aren’t included in the advertised price. Cruises range in price, and always have done. You … Read more
If you’ve ever thought about visiting Egypt but don’t want to pack and unpack every other day or sit on a coach for hours, I’m happy to say that TUI River Cruises has recently launched a better way! TUI’s new … Read more
I think most of us would agree that travel insurance is pretty boring! There are all those long pages of terms and conditions to read, clauses regarding all sorts of things you wouldn’t necessarily think of – it’s not exactly … Read more
People often ask me about the dresses I wear when I cruise. I have always liked to wear dresses. They are easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and can look both smart or casual, depending on what you wear … Read more
Many people think that Travel Insurance is just for major emergencies – medical issues, holiday cancellations etc.- but it covers many other things as well. Check your policy — you might have missed out on claiming money you are entitled … Read more
I sail regularly with American cruise lines and I have enjoyed sailing with them all. When I sail with the British cruise line, Marella Cruises, I really notice all the British touches. The ships feel like a home away from … Read more
When I first heard that there were going to be penguins on my cruise ship, I didn’t believe it… but then, there they were! Not real ones, obviously, but life-sized model penguins and they were kissing! Marella has animal mascots … Read more