I’ve been making cruise content for over a decade. In that time, I’ve made hundreds of videos, I’ve seen what works, what flops, and what viewers actually respond to. In this article, I discuss what I have learned – it’s … Read more
I’ve taken quite a few Cunard cruises over the years. I have sailed on three out of their four ships and tried a range of itineraries. I know their style very well. In fact, it was the shock of my … Read more
Lots of people will tell you that upgrading to a balcony or suite will mean your cruise will be better in every way. When it comes to movement, cheaper cabins can actually be located in the most stable places on … Read more
I know that a concern of many travellers is that if they book a cruise, they will be stuck with thousands of people. There will be busy pools, packed buffets, no seats in the bars – and it will be … Read more
People seem to think that inside cabins are very basic, and everyone’s goal in life is to have a balcony cabin. Upgrading can be lovely, but it’s not as essential as many people think. Whether I book a balcony cabin … Read more
I’m sure you have seen cruise content creators wandering around ships with big cameras and using lots of different equipment. People, think I use big cameras and have big setups too. I don’t. After 10 years of making cruise content, … Read more
The largest cruise ships in the world are Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships. Think Star of the Seas, Icon of the Seas and the newest ship, Legend of the Seas. Another ship, Hero of the Seas, is on order and is … Read more
Lots of people believe that if they are loyal to a cruiseline, very lucky, or extra polite, they might get a free cabin upgrade. Unfortunately, more and more upgrades aren’t random acts of kindness, they’re business decisions. Understanding this can … Read more
You’re often surrounded by water as far as the eye can see when you take a cruise, so surely you need to be able to swim? No, actually, you don’t need to be able to swim to take a cruise. … Read more
With ships getting bigger and bigger, many with thousands of passengers onboard, have you ever wondered whether food could run out, especially when they are sailing at full capacity? Cruise ships can carry thousands of guests, all eating multiple times … Read more
A lot of people worry they’ll be seated with strangers every night on a cruise. For some, that’s enough to put them off booking altogether. Some cruisers love meeting new people, but others really don’t want to be bothered with … Read more
Many people imagine cruises are very formal, and think it will be all suits, ballgowns, and strict dress codes every night. This is one of the most common concerns people have before they book, and it can genuinely put people … Read more
Having a butler on your cruise sounds very fancy – and it is not something I had ever wished for, or dreamt about! When I had the opportunity to stay in the Yacht Club onboard MSC Euribia (on a press … Read more
I recently went on a luxury cruise where I stayed in the cheapest and smallest cabin on the entire ship. The decision to book this cabin type has affected more of the cruise than just the room itself, and this … Read more
Many people assume the only way to avoid children on a cruise is to book an adult-only cruise ship or cruise line. Even on mainstream cruise lines, the number of children onboard can vary hugely, depending on the itinerary, timing … Read more
Most people think all P&O cruise ships are basically the same…but they’re definitely not! I’ve cruised on five different ships in the fleet. The differences in size, atmosphere, and the onboard experiences are huge. You need to know what you … Read more
I’ve done loads of cruise line excursions over the years. Some have been great, but often, I end up feeling disappointed. They aren’t cheap, and it doesn’t always seem like you are getting good value for your money. Really, I … Read more
6,000 passengers on one cruise ship might sound ridiculous. That could be compared to a small town or a packed stadium. I would normally avoid really crowded stadium events, but wouldn’t think twice about taking a cruise on a mega … Read more
When I’m on a cruise and I tell people I’m looking for cookies, they might think I mean biscuits and am using the American word – but I don’t. Cookies and biscuits are different in the UK. Americans seem to … Read more
Every cruiser you ask seems to have a good “cruise tip” to pass on to you. Some of these are useful, but I totally ignore others because I just don’t agree with them. Here are some of the “useful” cruise … Read more