If you are taking a cruise on P&O’s Aurora you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good choice for you. This review is based on my thoughts on cabin number A297, it was a MASSIVE inside cabin. … Read more
It’s no secret that I love to cruise, and my love of cruising began after taking my first family cruise to Alaska when I was eleven. My parents say they may not have considered taking a cruise – but my … Read more
If you’ve ever booked a cruise, you might have wondered what the cruise line is actually spending your money on. Of course, costs and profits may vary from year to year, but these figures are based on cruise line financial … Read more
It may be hard to believe, but cruiselines sometimes cut their ships in half, and add a new section into the middle. This makes the ships longer, allows for more passengers onboard, and takes a fraction of the time of … Read more
In the competitive cruise market, where new and bigger ships are launched annually, cruise lines want to make sure their older ships still appeal to passengers. One way cruise lines keep up with the evolving needs of passengers is to … Read more
I have sailed on many older cruise ships that started their lives as cruise ships for different Cruise Lines The largest cruise companies, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, regularly introduce newer, larger ships to their fleets. They can … Read more
Imagine the excitement of getting to the port and seeing the ship docked in front of you – then being denied boarding. It’s hard to think of anything more disappointing… In this article, we look at the top five reasons … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with Celebrity below are 9 things that I think you should know. I have been lucky enough to cruise on two older Celebrity ships, Silhouette and Infinity and the ground breaking “Edge Class” ship, … Read more
I have been on many cruises – and I have often seen oceanview cabins advertised for a price that is not much more than an inside cabin. You may be wondering whether it is worth paying a little more and … Read more
You might think getting yourself banned from a cruise line was hard, but it does happen. The majority of guests are happy to follow the cruise line’s rules and regulations – they are made to ensure everyone has an enjoyable, … Read more
I recently stayed in a cabin with a layout I didn’t know existed onboard cruise ships. Many people would say that this room has one of the worst locations on the ship, and we’ve had a couple of problems with … Read more
When you are on your cruise, there are lots of small things you can easily do that will make the crew’s life easier. We have all seen guests onboard having a good time, but giving little consideration to anyone else … Read more
When you book a cruise, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions of the cruise line – but most people say they have never read about or even knew of many of these conditions. You certainly can’t blame passengers … Read more
There are various things you aren’t allowed to take on cruise ships – but unless you have spent hours reading pages of the cruise line’s terms and conditions, you might get caught out. Some of the things that you shouldn’t … Read more
There is so much to see and do on a European cruise – and so much variety in the different counties and ports you can visit. If you are planning a cruise to Europe, these are the top five itineraries … Read more
I recently booked a very cheap last-minute cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. I booked this cruise just two weeks before the sailing – it had an advertised price of $57 a night. The cruise … Read more
There are certain things you should always do on disembarkation day to make sure everything runs smoothly. Cruise Lines have to be amazingly organised on disembarkation day. They need to get all the passenger’s luggage off the ship, clean all … Read more
It is often a bit of a rush on disembarkation morning – getting up and out of your cabin early and leaving the ship at your designated time. There are lots of things you can do in advance to make … Read more
When you are taking a cruise, you really don’t want to risk missing your ship. Cruise ship passengers often seem to be in the news because they have missed the ship and been “abandoned” or “stranded” by the cruise line … Read more
Some cruise lines offer a money-back guarantee. You can ask for a full refund if you don’t love your cruise! As you would expect, many terms and conditions apply to these refunds – but booking a cruise with these lines … Read more