If you are considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering if there are dentists onboard. Most modern cruise ships hold thousands of guests, so it is realistic to expect that at some point a guest will be in need … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you may wonder what an interior cabin is and if you should book one. When cruise lines advertise cruise prices, they almost always advertise the price of an interior cabin. I’ve stayed in … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or Royal Caribbean you may be wondering how the cruise lines compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines and regularly recommend both for different reasons. In this article, we will … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how common it is to get sick onboard and what happens if you do. Colds, cases of flu, and other viruses spread on cruises in the same way that they … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you have probably heard the word “Gratuities” mentioned by your Travel Agent or Cruise Line. Cruise gratuities can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of your cruise so they are worth thinking … Read more
If you are considering going on a cruise, you may have wondered what would happen if someone fell off the ship. Luckily, it is almost impossible to fall off a cruise ship. There are still people who manage to fall … Read more
The Titanic was the largest and most state of the art cruise ship when she set sail in 1912, but shipbuilding has changed a lot during the last century. In this article, we will compare the length, height and tonnage … Read more
We need to talk about Scarlet Lady. She was the first cruise ship for Virgin Voyages, and she was always designed to be different. In February 2020, I spent a night on the ship and shared the following review: There … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering how much drinks cost on average onboard. There are a number of factors that affect the prices of drinks and which drinks are included in the cruise fare, the biggest of … Read more
If you’ve ever been on a cruise or are considering taking one you may be wondering why almost all ships are registered to foreign ports. There are a number of reasons for doing this which we will discuss in this … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering what happens when a person dies. It’s estimated that around 200 people per year die on cruises, although, in reality, this number is probably higher. The majority of onboard deaths … Read more
You may be wondering how many people die on cruise ships annually. It’s inevitable that with so many people taking a cruise, some will die onboard. The majority will die from natural causes but not all are as innocent. In … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may be wondering about how big cruise ship cabins actually are. Many first-time cruisers worry about the cabins feeling small and claustrophobic, which is something that I’ve never found to be the case. I’ve … Read more
If you are considering booking a cruise, you may be wondering which is better – an inside or outside cabin. I’ve been on over seventy cruises to date and have cruised in various inside and outside (oceanview) cabins. In this … Read more
If you are considering taking a vacation you may be wondering if a cruise or an all-inclusive resort would suit you better. There are many things to consider including the price, onboard experience, and destinations. In this article, we will … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering if the ship will be similar to a ferry. I’ve been on many cruises and have also taken trips on ferries. In this article, we will look at the differences … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be considering a British cruise line. British cruise lines are not only a great option for people from Britain, but they’re also popular with Americans, Canadians, Australians – and anybody who wants … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you may wonder if you can skip the formal nights on board. I am personally not a huge fan of formal nights, and in this post, we will discuss how I often avoid … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if a short cruise is worth the price and if it’ll give you the true cruise experience. I’ve been on over 50 cruises to date with a number of these … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can drink the tap water on board. Many people, when travelling, are nervous about drinking tap water, so in this article, we will discuss the safety, taste, and alternatives … Read more