If you are looking for a cheap cruise, there are lots of things to avoid that can push the prices up significantly! We have all seen bargain offers, but when you come to book them, they are no longer available … Read more
Have you ever considered selling up and moving on to a cruise ship full-time? Over the past few years a few companies have sprung up offering people the opportunity to live at sea. Some of these companies have been more … Read more
I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As … Read more
I have been cruising (and testing cruise ship cookies) since I was 11 years old and in this guide, I will share with you the cookie options from all the mainstream cruise lines. Cookies vary in quality, availability and location. … Read more
Hey hey hey! This winter has been long and cold hasn’t it? I’m convinced I’m sun-powered like a lizard, and that’s why I booked a last-minute break onboard Celebrity Infinity. 🌤️🕶️I’ve just got home and I can confirm, the sun does still exist. Greece is keeping it for a while longer though! 😂☀️ Infinity is a little ship built in the year 2000 and I loved my time on her. I was so lucky that just by pure chance, I was docked by the brand-new Sun Princess in Athens. My friend Don managed to get…
Everyone thinks of me as being a “Cruise Expert” – but believe me, I have made some stupid mistakes when cruising – just the same as everyone else! Find out what in this article… #1 Time Zone Mistake I arrived … Read more
I am lucky enough to cruise many times a year, and there are five things I always do once I get on board. Find out what those five things are in the article below. I am quite an organised person, … Read more
I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As … Read more
Last Chance, Don’t Miss Out. Hey hey, I wanted to quickly let you know that there are only 24 hours left to get your own Captain Hudson V4. Please don’t miss out if you do want to order one! Get Yours Here So far, we’ve sold a WHOPPING 1899, and 77 of those are going to the children who are having medical treatment on the Mercy Ships which is incredible. Thank you SO much to everybody who has ordered. I’m estimating we’ve raised over $25,000 for Mercy Ships so far and I’ll let you know when I…
You will often find stories in the news about the biggest, newest cruise ships. They have lots of exciting activities onboard to try, like Zip Lines and Go Karts – and there are many fancy restaurants and bars to choose … Read more
Inside cabins are often the smallest, cheapest cabins found on ships. From the cheapest to the most expensive – I stay in them all. They have everything I need for a comfortable stay, and they are a very cost-effective way … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering what there is to do when onboard. Cruise ship entertainment varies a lot by cruise line but some common types are found on many ships. In this post, we will … Read more
I found it I found it! The sun! It does still exist, it’s in Greece onboard the Celebrity Infinity. Luckily for me… I’M HERE TOO, taking a very cheap last minute out of season cruise. Our journey started at 3am so I haven’t explored the ship properly yet but I can confirm my ‘Celebrity has the best buffet’ statement 100% still stands. If you have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards you may have wondered why they are…
Today is the day! Captain Hudson version 4 is ready to order, woohoo. All profits will be donated to the charity Mercy Ships. Available for 3 weeks only so please don’t miss out. (Closing 21st March) Get Yours Here Buy for yourself or send one to a child having medical treatment on a Mercy Ship. If you’d like to send a Captain Hudson directly to a child receiving medical care on a Mercy Ship please enter this address on the shipping page: Travel With Brigitte, 1017 W. San Antonio St, Suite…
You may have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards. You may have wondered why they are painted a different colour – often red – below the water … Read more
I’ve been on lots of cruises but even amongst the never-ending list of extras you can pay for, there are a few money can’t buy things that I’d love on a cruise! These things are very specific, but I don’t … Read more
I recently disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the entire world. I braved an 11-storey slide and went to a secret bar that doesn’t exist on the deck plan. The cruise was … Read more
I took a cruise on Symphony of the Seas – and saw another guest do the weirdest thing! He took off his two socks, and then carefully laid them on the chairs in the theatre beside him to reserve two … Read more
Book too early? The price may fall. Leave it too late? You may miss out completely! Knowing when to book a cruise can be tricky.
Generally speaking the cheapest time to book a cruise is as far in advance as possible (2-3 years sometimes) or last minute (60-90 days before the cruise).
At the 60-90 days pre-cruise mark there can be some great deals because this is when the cruise lines need the full payment from other guests, so they know for sure how many cabins they have to sell. It’s always…
I recently took a four-day trip down the coast of Norway on the Havila Polaris. Polaris is a Norwegian Coastal Ferry built in 2023. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have … Read more