If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering how much Mediterranean cruises ACTUALLY cost. I’ve been on 3 Mediterranean cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post we will … Read more
If you are looking to book a cruise you may have come across “Repositioning” cruises. Repositioning cruises offer great value for money but they start and end in different places, so are not always the most convenient option. I have … Read more
If you have been on a cruise you have probably seen a member of staff called the Cruise Director on board. You may be wondering who they are and what they do on board the ship. To answer these questions … Read more
I was invited by Saga to join them on a Danube river cruise. We cruised from Budapest to Bucharest onboard the Filia Rheni and had an amazing time. Despite doing my research before the cruise I found very little information … Read more
Have you ever considered booking a mystery cruise? There are many advantages to booking a cruise where you don’t know the full itinerary – but there are some disadvantages too. In this post, we will look at what types of … Read more
Are you Wondering if a Saga River Cruise is right for you? I took one and had an amazing time exploring the Danube. I’d definitely recommend a cruise with Saga – but I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. The following … Read more
If you are considering a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords you may be wondering when is the best time to visit. I have cruised to Norway many times and during this post, we will explore the best time to visit … Read more
If you are considering a river cruise with Saga you may be wondering what it is like onboard day by day. I took a saga river cruise onboard the Filia Rheni, we cruised from Budapest to Bucharest along the Danube … Read more
In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Explorer and share a review of the inside cabin that I cruised in. The Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2 have almost identical cabins so this … Read more
Before I took my first Royal Caribbean cruise I was a little confused about the dress code. I knew that Royal Caribbean had “Formal nights” but had no idea what the dress code actually meant in practice. Royal Caribbean does … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise you may be wondering how much cash you should bring. I’ve been over 70 cruises to date, and in this post, I explore how much cash you should bring and what you will need to … Read more
Cruising alone can be a lot of fun, but it also comes at a cost. Solo cruisers can expect to pay a ‘solo supplement’ on most cruises, which means that you could end up paying substantially more than you would … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may be wondering if cruise ships have gyms. In this post, we explore what you will find in cruise ship gyms when they’re open, what facilities you can expect to see and how old … Read more
When considering a cruise, many people feel overwhelmed trying to weigh up the pros and cons! There are multiple positives and negatives to taking a cruise vacation – and cruises aren’t for everybody. I believe that almost everybody will be … Read more
Will you get seasick on a cruise? Maybe! I sometimes do. I read many guides online that say that you need never worry about getting seasick when cruising, mostly written by people who aren’t normally travel sick . Will seasickness … Read more
Considering your first cruise? In this post, we have tips from cruisers on a range of cruise-related topics. This article will guide you through from pre-cruise right through to disembarkation helping you to avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes. Before The … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can bring alcohol on your cruise. I’ve been on multiple cruises and have encountered a variety of rules regarding alcohol. On some cruise lines, you can take a … Read more
In this post, we will explore whether cruise ships have air conditioning. I’ve been on 60 cruises to date and have put together this guide to air conditioning in public spaces and cabins. We will also talk a little about … Read more
During this post, we will explore how early you can board a cruise ship based on advice from the following lines: We will also look at whether you have to keep to the embarkation time given to you by the … Read more
Cruising with a family can be expensive. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d recommend for families so I decided to put together this guide. I have personally been on all of the cruise lines mentioned and I have been … Read more