The average inside cabin on a cruise ship is around half the size of the average hotel room in the US. When I cruised on Carnival Magic in 2022, I booked the smallest and cheapest cabin on the entire ship. I booked a “guaranteed” inside cabin, as I was interested to see what I would … Read more
Every year, 2.5 million people take a Carnival cruise and for years I’ve wanted to try it for myself. Most of the news on Carnival cruises sounds something like: ‘Carnival cruise fight’ ‘Carnival cruise brawl’ ‘Violent outbreak’ but we all know how one-sided the news can be. I’ve heard lots of good experiences about Carnival … Read more
If you are taking a Carnival cruise, you might be wondering about the food. On a Carnival cruise, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included at no extra cost. I sailed on Carnival Magic, and in this post, we will look at everything I ate in the main dining room, buffet, Guys Burger Joint and other … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how much Norwegian Fjords cruises actually cost. I’ve been on many Fjords cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post, we will look at the prices of Norwegian Fjords cruises on the following cruise lines: MSC Cruises, … Read more
When you picture a cruise ship funnel, you probably imagine a very simple shape. The majority of cruise lines stick to basic funnel designs, but there are some funnels that look like they have wings. Carnival Cruise Line has this wing-like design onboard all of their ships. On Carnival cruises, the funnel is referred to … 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 able to find a cruise line that will suit them. Having said that, cruises can … 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 certain amount of alcohol onboard, but they will charge you a “Cockage Fee” if you … 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 cruising since I was 11 years old. As well as talking a little about my … Read more