When you think about cruise ship activities you probably think about people eating, sunbathing, or maybe taking part in a quiz or a dance class. I doubt you think about an activity on a ship where you have to sign … Read more
I’ve just disembarked from a three-night 90s-themed cruise, on which we saw and did things that would be unthinkable on any other mainstream cruise. I originally booked this cruise way back in 2019, for years I’d promised my friends this … Read more
You may have heard about cruise ships being named by a Godmother, and you may be wondering how and why they landed this wonderful job. I was, and in this post, I explain all. I recently had the opportunity … Read more
In March of 2021, I left a stable 9-5 office job in the wonderful world of Data Development to run my own business in the travel industry full-time. I’d worked in my Data Development job for 6 years, so it … Read more
I once went from cruising onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 – surrounded by formality and tradition – to cruising onboard the MSC Seaview – surrounded by sparkles and waterslides – within a week. The formality of a cruise line affects … Read more
If you are considering a TUI river cruise, you may be wondering what is included. I did, and have recently returned from a river cruise on the TUI Skyla. In this post, I will tell you what is included, and … Read more
I took a European river cruise on a cruise line that cost around 1/3rd of most other river cruise lines. It was a very eventful cruise in lots of ways and a few very odd things did happen. Normally, if … Read more
If you are considering a river cruise with TUI onboard the TUI Maya, TUI Skyla, or TUI Isla, you may be wondering which cabin to pick. There is a range of cabins available, from those below the waterline to much larger … Read more
If you are taking a river cruise with TUI, you may be wondering how much the drinks cost onboard. I’ve taken two river cruises onboard the TUI Skyla, and below are menus from both the main lounge and the club … Read more
I am so excited (and a little nervous) to announce that on the 3rd of May 2022 I will be taking part in a charity fundraising event called Macmillan’s Brave The Shave. There are three ways to donate to the … Read more
Normally when you are driving to the cruise port to board a cruise you’ll see the cruise ship appearing in the horizon, it’s such an exciting feeling. This wasn’t exactly how embarking on my MSC Caribbean went, when we arrived … Read more
If you are considering a cruise and are visually impaired, you may be wondering if it is possible. The simple answer is yes, but there are some things to think about before you make the decision. I’m Chris, a blind … Read more
If you are taking a P&O cruise or planning a trip on a P&O ferry, you may be wondering if the two companies are linked. It’s more complicated than it first appears! There is now no link between P&O cruises … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise to the Greek islands, you may be wondering when the best time to go is. I have cruised multiple times to the Greek islands at different times of the year and in this … Read more
All breakfasts, lunch, dinner and snack are included in the cruise fare on an MSC cruise. I’ve cruised many times with MSC. This review is based on MSC Seaview. In this post, we will look at everything I ate in … Read more
When the Queen Mary was built in 1934 she was one of the most technologically advanced ships of her day. The Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003 and she is the world’s last ocean liner. I recently disembarked … Read more
When the Titanic was built in 1912 she was the largest and most technologically advanced ship of her day. The original Queen Mary was launched in 1936 and the Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003. I have recently … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if a sheltered balcony cabin is a good option for you. Sheltered balcony cabins on Queen Mary 2 are cheaper than standard balcony cabins, so … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard the QM2, where I stayed in an inside cabin. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Cunard, you may be wondering what the food will be like. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and afternoon tea are all included at no extra cost on a Cunard cruise. I’ve just disembarked a … Read more