Most of us know that feeling. We have been looking forward to our cruise for ages, have had a fantastic time away – and now it is all over! Returning from a cruise can be quite depressing. You have to … Read more
When you book your cruise, it is easy to think that everything will be included, but this is rarely the case – particularly when it comes to drinks. You might have been reading about drinks packages, and be wondering whether … Read more
Royal Caribbean have the reputation of having some of the most fun-filled cruise ships at sea. Although activities can vary greatly from one ship to another, there is always plenty going on to keep you occupied – particularly if you … Read more
I have recently returned from a lovely trip on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. We sailed from Southampton and visited the Norwegian Fjords. Before the cruise, I thought about the drinks I would be buying onboard, and I didn’t … Read more
If you haven’t done your cruise research, you might be shocked at the end of your cruise to find the additional costs on your onboard account can cost as much as the cruise fare itself! In this article, we look … Read more
I love to go to the West End of London to see a Musical. Luckily for me, I don’t live far away and it makes a great day trip out. Seeing these theatre productions on land, along with the additional … Read more
It’s no secret that I love musicals. I regularly go to London to see shows in the West End, it is one of my favourite pastimes. One of the many reasons I love to cruise with Norwegian or Royal Caribbean … Read more
Some people constantly worry that they have forgotten to pack something when they go on a cruise – others have packing down to a fine art and never worry about it at all. Whichever category you fall into, these are … Read more
Hey hey hey! If you’ve reached this page, it means you’re curious about something, first of all, THANK YOU and secondly, I hope you find your answer here. If not, just let me know, and I’ll add them to the … Read more
There are many great reasons to sail from your local cruise port. If you can find a suitable itinerary and ship that will suit you, it’s something that might be worth considering. While many people like to fly away to … Read more
When I talk about cruising, it is easy for me to fall into the trap of using cruise terms that I assume everyone will be familiar with. Reading the comments on my post, I often find that people don’t actually … Read more
Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to be prepared for all eventualities. If you are planning a … Read more
If you live in the UK or are visiting the UK from another part of the world, you might be wondering which are the best itineraries you can take if you want to sail from a UK port. In this … Read more
The Great Debate: Port Versus Starboard When it comes to cruising, one of the most common questions people ask me is “Which side of the ship is best?” The Port side or the Starboard side? But the truth is, the … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, where I spent 7 days exploring Alaska. I saw and did things that if I hadn’t seen them with my own eyes, … Read more
DISCLAIMER: This article was written on a cruise I took as part of a press trip. This means I didn’t pay a cruise fare. All opinions are my own and no company has any control over this content. I’ve just … Read more
One of my favourite things about cruising is the availability of food around the clock. From a midnight snack to a full meal in the main dining room, there is always plenty of tempting food on offer. The buffet is … Read more
When you embark on your first cruise, you may be worried about things you have forgotten about or be concerned that you aren’t as well prepared as you should be. There is no need to worry! In this article, we … Read more
Have you ever wondered where the most popular places to cruise are? In this article, we look at where most cruise passengers choose to visit and find out what attracts them to these areas of the world. This information is … Read more
I recently took an all-inclusive weekend cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I sailed on started her life with Celebrity Cruises and now is a completely adult-only ship where everything – including alcohol … Read more