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
Below are the most searched-for cruise questions on the internet. I originally put together this list for a YouTube video but if you’re looking for a quick answer to these questions you’re in the right place. Are cruises… Are cruises … Read more
The Bay of Biscay is notorious for bad weather and rough seas but how accurate is this reputation? During this post, we explore what cruising through the bay is like, how long it takes, why it has such a bad … Read more
If you are looking to book a cruise you may be wondering if you need a passport to go on a cruise. In this post, we explore which cruises don’t require passports and look at the guidance provided by the … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC, you may be wondering if food is included. I have been on many cruises with MSC and I love the value for money that you get on MSC Cruises. Do MSC Cruises … Read more
Considering a cruise on the MSC Meraviglia/Bellissima? In this post, we explore all cabin categories onboard. I have stayed in both inside cabins and balcony cabins onboard and review those during this photo guide.
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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) … Read more
When looking at cruise prices, it can be difficult to decide when to book. I’ve taken over 80 cruises to date – and have been able to book cruises for as little as £50/$68 per night! I have done a … 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. … 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 … 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 … Read more