When booking your cruise, choosing the type of cabin is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. The type of cabin will have a big impact on your cruise experience. If you have a balcony cabin you might spend time out on your balcony, enjoying the scenery. If you are in … Read more
When planning your perfect cruise, there is a lot to think about! From picking the perfect destination to making sure you pack all the essentials, a new cruiser could easily feel overwhelmed! If you make the right choices, cruising is a great travel option. You will have the opportunity to visit many interesting and varied … Read more
For some, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There are lots of options on a cruise ship when it comes to breakfast – as long as you are up early enough! I have to admit that I am not a great breakfast eater. A bread roll and a banana are the perfect … Read more
Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to be prepared for all eventualities. If you are planning a summer cruise to Norway, you may be wondering what you need to pack. In this … Read more
What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise lines. How Do You Find Out In Advance What The Theme Will Be? Cruise theme … Read more
If you’re someone who gets seasick easily, you will want to book the best cabin to minimise any risk of seasickness. The last thing you want is to feel the motion of the ship all day and night, leaving you feeling unwell and spoiling your cruise! I do get seasick – but I never go … Read more
We have all seen videos of “Pier Runners.” Poor, unfortunate guests who miss the departure time for their ship leaving port, and are left standing on the quayside! And what happens if you never make it to your ship in the first place?– flight delays, roadworks, unforeseen circumstances – what will happen then? In this … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering if they have any sort of class system onboard. In this article we look at how ships have changed from the first, second and third class system operated by ocean liners, and look the modern day equivalent – exclusive areas only accessible to guests staying in … 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
Due to the large number of guests on a cruise ship, cruise ships do have to have jails onboard. They are needed for a variety of reasons and members of the ship’s security Team manage the jail. The cruise ship jail, or “Brig” as it is known, is not accessible to guests. It isn’t usually … 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 article. Flying a foreign flag is known as having a Flag of Convenience, the country’s … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering if you can board at a port of call rather than the embarkation port. This depends on a number of factors – and the cruise line, and where the ship is sailing. Can You Board a Cruise at A Port of Call? It is usually … Read more
Many first-time cruisers have questions about the movement they will feel when on a cruise ship. I’ve been on many cruises, and on the majority, I often forget that I am on a cruise ship at all. That said, in certain situations, the movement of the ship can be felt by the passengers. Do You … Read more