When you think of cruising, you probably imagine Caribbean beaches or glaciers in Alaska. My recent cruise was nothing like that – it couldn’t have been more different. I spent 11 days cruising around Japan on an American cruise ship … Read more
Usually, when I cruise, I stay in the cheapest inside cabins. They don’t have any windows or any outside space, and I often stay in the worst cabin locations on the ship. On a recent cruise, though, I spent 12 … Read more
Greetings from Santa Cruz de La Palma! I’m happy to report that the sun still exists and it’s trying it’s best to come through the clouds here. I’m currently on Marella Discovery 2 and wanted to share a deal I’ve … Read more
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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! Last year, there … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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…