I’ve just booked a TUI river cruise over a year in advance! That is not something I would normally do, but this time it made perfect sense. I knew that TUI were launching a new river ship, TUI Aria, in … Read more
When I sailed on Marella Voyager, I was spoilt for choice when it came to places to eat. As well as the many places that served food included in the cruise fare, there are some speciality restaurants that come at … Read more
I recently took a cruise on Marella Voyager, where we had seven included restaurants to choose from. That is far more than most other cruise lines. Whether you prefer casual meals, sit-down dining or snacking, there’s something to suit everyone. … Read more
I’ve cruised many times with Marella and have always enjoyed the food. This review is based on the meals I ate on my recent cruise onboard Marella Voyager. There were seven places to eat on board, as well as a … Read more
Man Passes Away in Pool on Marella Cruise in Italy Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Changes at the Top as Norwegian Cruise Line President Steps Down Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Disabled Boat Nearly Collides With … Read more
I’ve recently been onboard a 12-night cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. The ship I was sailing on was Norwegian Star. She was built in 2001, and she doesn’t have … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I went to a town that is so remote that you are not allowed to die or give birth there. The cruise was 12 days long, and I didn’t see the sunset at all … Read more
Injured Passenger Sues Royal Caribbean Over Broken Icon of the Seas Waterslide Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Carnival Announces Short Sailings for One of the Fleet’s Biggest Ships Read the full story at CruiseHive. Oscar Alert Sounded on … Read more
You might be considering an MSC cruise out of Southampton, there are certainly some bargains to be had! I have cruised with MSC many times, both out of Southampton and in other parts of the world. The newer MSC ships … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton and are not local to the area, you may not realise that there are actually five different cruise terminals you could be sailing from. Different cruise lines tend to sail from different … Read more
Imagine eating your dinner in a cruise ship dining room, and all of a sudden your waiter jumps on a table and starts dancing! That isn’t a one-off thing when you sail with Carnival Cruises, it’s a daily occurrence! In … Read more
Cruise ships now have more and more things onboard to entertain their guests. From water parks to rock climbing, video game arcades to air hockey tables – there really is something to suit everybody. Many ships also have bowling alleys … Read more
Cruise toilets aren’t like the toilets found in your home. They work on a vacuum system that reduces the water needed by up to 90% compared to toilets you would find on land. If you block your cabin toilet, it … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with a British Cruise line, P&O and Ambassador are probably the ones you are looking at – particularly if you want to take a cruise that sails from the UK, rather than booking a … Read more
ad – This content was created on a press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. I sailed from Copenhagen to Iceland on board the Norwegian Star. I knew the ship was at … Read more
Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own and are based on my own 7 cruises cruising with Marella. You may have seen me posting about Marella Cruises and wondered whether Marella would … Read more
Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I’ve paid full price for this cruise. I have been on many Marella cruises in the past, so when it came to booking a … Read more
Have you ever wondered where the ship you enjoyed that fantastic cruise on last summer is now? Well, now it is easy to find out! I am the first to admit, I am a bit of a cruise ship nerd, … Read more
I’ve cruised with Carnival from both the US and Europe now, and to be honest, I wasn’t expecting the differences to be quite so big. It’s still the same brand, the same ships, and the same slightly chaotic fun, but … Read more
Normally, when cruise lines advertise their cruises, they show you the best cabins on the newest and most exciting ships. I’ve stayed in all kinds of rooms, from inside cabins without any windows to suites with lounges, but almost always … Read more