I was invited by Emerald to join them on what was my first river cruise. We cruised from Arles to Lyon onboard the Emerald Libertie. We had the premium drinks package. This post will explain what is included in each drink package and how much each one costs. The drinks packages are listed below, prices … Read more
I was invited by Emerald to join them on a river cruise from Arles to Lyon onboard the Emerald Liberte. This was my first ever river cruise and I was completely blown away by the entire experience. Prior to the cruise, I researched the dress codes onboard – but still packed things I didn’t need. … Read more
I was invited by Emerald to join them on a river cruise from Arles to Lyon onboard the Emerald Liberté. This was my first ever river cruise and I was completely blown away by the entire experience. It was without a doubt one of the best cruises I’ve ever been on and I was definitely … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might be wondering if you need to bring your own shampoo and/or conditioner. I’ve been on multiple cruises, and each has provided different toiletries. This can make packing really tricky so I’ve put together this guide split by cruise line. Do Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner? Most cruise … Read more
Sapphire Princess Sapphire Princess was built in 2004 and last refurbished in 2018. She’s the sister of Diamond Princess and carries around 2600 passengers. I visited her in April 2019, and in this post, you’ll find photos (and a video) of the ship post-refurbishment. The refurbishment took place in Singapore and took two weeks to … Read more
When looking at cruise prices it can be difficult to decide when to book. I’ve taken over 50 cruises to date – and have been able to book cruises for as little as £39/$50 per night! I have done a lot of research into the best time to book cruises and during the post, I … Read more
I successfully used the MSC Status Match program to transfer my Norwegian Cruise Line loyalty status to MSC, and I have been enjoying the perks on MSC cruises ever since! In this post, we look at how you can apply. What is the MSC Status Match? MSC Status Match is a program from MSC Cruises … Read more
If you’re looking to book a cruise you may be wondering if they are “All-inclusive.” I’ve been on a number of cruises ranging from premium to budget lines, what is included in the cruise fare varies dramatically from one to another. That is what we will explore in this post. Are Cruises All Inclusive? Cruises … Read more
We’ve all heard horror stories that claim that you’ll put on a pound a day during a cruise, but cruise ship weight gain isn’t inevitable. I’ve never put on weight on a cruise and in this post, I share with you seven easy things you can do to prevent weight gain while still treating yourself. … Read more
In this post, we look at the differences I have noticed between the cruise lines Costa and MSC. Both are Italian cruise lines, and both offer very good value for money. They are very different from British or American cruise lines though. I have taken many cruises with MSC, and two with Costa Cruises. One … Read more
I took a Mediterranean cruise onboard the MSC Meraviglia. In this post, I will be talking about my experience on the Himalayan Bridge rope course and the waterslides. Both activities at free to try at no additional cost. You can find my full ship review here: MSC Meraviglia, ship review. Both the ropes course and … Read more
Despite all of my research prior to my first cruise with Costa, there were still a number of things that surprised me. If you’re considering your first Costa cruise, or just want to learn a little more, this is the post for you. Background to my Costa cruise I’ve often seen REALLY cheap last-minute Costa … Read more
In this post, I will be discussing all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Discovery. I will also share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my two-week Baltic cruise. In this post, we will cover: We also look at some cabins to avoid based on guest experiences. All the information in … Read more
What is an ‘all-inclusive’ cruise fare? In May 2019, the whole Marella fleet became “all-inclusive.” The ‘all-inclusive’ cruise fare doesn’t include excursions or speciality restaurants but does include drinks and gratuities. In September 2018 I took my first Marella cruise. I knew that the line offered ‘all inclusive’ cruises but I honestly had no idea what this … Read more
Marella Cruises – What Does ‘All Inclusive’ Include? In September 2018 I took my first Marella cruise – and have done many since. I knew that the line offered ‘all-inclusive’ cruises -but I honestly had no idea what this meant. Every day of the cruise I was surprised when I realised that another thing I’d … Read more
Who Are Marella? Marella Cruises are part of TUI – one of the world’s biggest travel groups. Marella sells cruises to the British market – including flights and transfers in the cruise price. (Tui also have seven German cruise ships sailing for German passengers, under the name “Mein Schiff” -then a number 1 to 7. … Read more
In this post, I will discuss all cabin grades available onboard Britannia and share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my week-long cruise around the Norwegian Fjords. In this post we will cover: Inside cabins Sleeps up to: 4 Anybody who knows me knows that I am a lover of inside … Read more
If you are considering a Viking cruise, you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with Viking, and in this post, we will look at the most important inclusions. Viking Cruises WiFi Included Drinks Included With Meals Spa Access Included, Treatments Cost Extra Excursions Included (1 Per Port) Bottled Water … Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited by Viking to join them on a portion of their ‘Into the Midnight Sun’ cruise. The cruise would take us down to Bergen from Tromso at the top of Norway. Day 1 – Tromso! We flew to Tromso via Norway and had a night in Tromso before boarding … Read more
In June 2018, I took my first cruise around the Norwegian Fjords on P&O’s Britannia. Since then, I have returned time and time again. In this post, I’ll share with you things I wish I had known before my first cruise to Norway This Includes: When is the best time to cruise the Norwegian Fjords? … Read more