In an email shared with customers on the 12th of January 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that they are making changes to the currency exchanges onboard their ships. What is Changing? Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they will discontinue … Read more
Heading off on a winter river cruise? How exciting! I’ve just got back from a river cruise in Germany. To make sure you have everything you need (and nothing you don’t.) Here is a streamlined guide to packing for your … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC you might wonder which activities you can take part in free of charge. Activities onboard MSC ships vary from one to another, with the newer larger ships having more to offer. I … Read more
Normally, when you’re driving to a cruise port, you’ll see the ship appear over the horizon, and it is such an exciting feeling. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise, though. When we arrived at the TUI Skyla in … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can expect your own little private place where you can see out but nobody can see you. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise though because I booked … Read more
Happy New Year! ????????
It’s 2024, how bizarre! For me it feels like last year FLEW BY, probably because of how much time I spent at sea, I swear a week on a cruise feels the same as one day on land… ????⚓️
Important Announcements:
We have not one, not two, not three but four giveaways this week! You’ll find more information at the end of this email.
My latest video is on the YouTube trending page, which means lots of people are watching and commenting. Thanks SO much!
In Case You Missed…
What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise … Read more
In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to disembark the cruise in Hamburg, Germany. Please note all opinions … Read more
On a recent sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, crew members encountered an unexpected surprise in one of the guest’s cabins, they found a cat, later named Ovie. Cats are not allowed on Royal Caribbean cruises under any … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a Christmas Markets river cruise that didn’t go to plan at all! ????????
Due to high water levels, our embarkation port was changed and flight diverted, our itinerary was altered and it was all round an exciting adventure where I never knew what would happen next. ????????
The cruise was onboard TUI Skyla and I spent 5 night onboard in total.
It’s gunna be an exciting video that’s for sure! ????????????
Important Announcements:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope you get to eat lots of yummy things….
It was less than a year ago that the first Captain Hudson toy was created. I never imagined the success that would come but there are now 4,894 Captain Hudson’s in the world. All profits from Captain Hudson have been … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Azamara you may be wondering if an Oceanview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the oceanview cabin 4056 onboard Azamara Pursuit. Azamara has four cruise ships – Azamara Quest, … Read more
If you are considering sailing on P&O’s Arvia or Iona, you may wonder if a balcony cabin would suit you. I have stayed in three types in the past. P&O’s Arvia and Iona are sister ships. I have sailed on … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like in a cruise ship lifeboat during an emergency, you’re in luck. In this article, we will look at the seating plan, the emergency food, engines, emergency tools, water rations and more. … Read more
I’ve cruised with MSC 5 times and in this post, I will share with you my top tips. These tips will help you to save money, maximise your time onboard and even get a few freebies. This article is based … Read more
On my last cruise, I visited a bar that wasn’t listed on any of the deck plans. In this article, I’ll share how I was invited, what it was like inside the lounge, and how to locate it. The bar … Read more
“We have noticed what appears to be, an upturned liferaft in the water that went down the starboard side of Arvia. We are in the process of turning around, we’ve contacted the local authorities in the area and another ship … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise on the biggest American cruise ship ever designed for the Chinese market. We sailed from Singapore to Tokyo and although I’ve cruised plenty of times in the past in America or Europe this trip surprised … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can stay in touch with family and friends back home by using your phone in the normal way. In this article, we explain how and when you … Read more
I’ve just been on a cruise – staying in a balcony cabin that has a quirky downside that I’ve never encountered on a ship before. The cruise lines don’t advertise cabins like these, and most people have no idea that … Read more