When you are on your cruise, there are lots of small things you can easily do that will make the crew’s life easier. We have all seen guests onboard having a good time, but giving little consideration to anyone else around them. They seem to have no concept of how their behaviour can impact on … Read more
When you book a cruise, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions of the cruise line – but most people say they have never read about or even knew of many of these conditions. You certainly can’t blame passengers for not sifting through the dozens of pages of legal jargon – I certainly never … Read more
There are various things you aren’t allowed to take on cruise ships – but unless you have spent hours reading pages of the cruise line’s terms and conditions, you might get caught out. Some of the things that you shouldn’t bring onboard a cruise ship seem perfectly obvious – others – not so much. In … Read more
There is so much to see and do on a European cruise – and so much variety in the different counties and ports you can visit. If you are planning a cruise to Europe, these are the top five itineraries you might want to consider. Mediterranean There are two popular Mediterranean cruise routes that you … Read more
There are certain things you should always do on disembarkation day to make sure everything runs smoothly. Cruise Lines have to be amazingly organised on disembarkation day. They need to get all the passenger’s luggage off the ship, clean all of the cabins, and restock their supplies before welcoming thousands more new guests onboard. #1 … Read more
It is often a bit of a rush on disembarkation morning – getting up and out of your cabin early and leaving the ship at your designated time. There are lots of things you can do in advance to make sure disembarkation day runs as smoothly as possible! #1 Check Your Onboard Account And Sort … Read more
I know “all-inclusive” and “budget” usually don’t go together, but hear me out on this one… 😂🍷 I’ve booked a little cruise with the British cruise line Marella. They include flights, transfers, all gratuities and DRINKS (including alcohol) as standard. Woohoo! 🚢⚓️ This will be my 5th Marella cruise, and I can’t wait to bring you on this adventure! 👏🏼😁 If you are looking for a cheap cruise, there are lots of things to avoid that can push the prices up significantly! We have all seen bargain…
You may see cruises with Costa advertised with ridiculously cheap lead-in prices and wondered how their cruises can be so cheap – compared to other cruise lines. In this article, we find out how Costa are able to charge such low prices and explore what you would actually get for your money if you booked … Read more
Hey hey hey! This winter has been long and cold hasn’t it? I’m convinced I’m sun-powered like a lizard, and that’s why I booked a last-minute break onboard Celebrity Infinity. 🌤️🕶️I’ve just got home and I can confirm, the sun does still exist. Greece is keeping it for a while longer though! 😂☀️ Infinity is a little ship built in the year 2000 and I loved my time on her. I was so lucky that just by pure chance, I was docked by the brand-new Sun Princess in Athens. My friend Don managed to get…
Last Chance, Don’t Miss Out. Hey hey, I wanted to quickly let you know that there are only 24 hours left to get your own Captain Hudson V4. Please don’t miss out if you do want to order one! Get Yours Here So far, we’ve sold a WHOPPING 1899, and 77 of those are going to the children who are having medical treatment on the Mercy Ships which is incredible. Thank you SO much to everybody who has ordered. I’m estimating we’ve raised over $25,000 for Mercy Ships so far and I’ll let you know when I…
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering what there is to do when onboard. Cruise ship entertainment varies a lot by cruise line but some common types are found on many ships. In this post, we will explore what you are likely to do with your time onboard as well as some … Read more
I found it I found it! The sun! It does still exist, it’s in Greece onboard the Celebrity Infinity. Luckily for me… I’M HERE TOO, taking a very cheap last minute out of season cruise. Our journey started at 3am so I haven’t explored the ship properly yet but I can confirm my ‘Celebrity has the best buffet’ statement 100% still stands. If you have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards you may have wondered why they are…
I’ve been on lots of cruises but even amongst the never-ending list of extras you can pay for, there are a few money can’t buy things that I’d love on a cruise! These things are very specific, but I don’t think I’d be the only person who would like them. Pay as You Go – … Read more
I have taken many many cruises around the Mediterranean. There are lots of reasons why I keep returning again and again. In this article, we explore some of those reasons and why I think you should cruise there too. #1 The Different Countries You Can Visit You can visit a great many different countries in … Read more
In an average year, 20 million people take a cruise and tens of thousands of them book a trip that is over 90 days long. These world cruises range up to almost a year in length, and even though I have been cruising since I was a child, I work onboard ships and I cruise … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC you might wonder which activities you can take part in free of charge. Activities onboard MSC ships vary from one to another, with the newer larger ships having more to offer. I recently sailed on MSC’s World Europa around the Mediterranean. I found there were lots of … Read more
In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to disembark the cruise in Hamburg, Germany. Please note all opinions in this post are Rebbecca’s. Which Cruise Were You On? I was on MSC Euribia … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise, you may be wondering how long you’ll get to spend in each port of call. The amount of time a cruise ship spends in port can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the itinerary, the size of the ship, and the port’s facilities. I’ve been on cruises where … Read more
I’ve been cruising since I was a child but when I wanted to take my first cruise with my friends, and suggested the idea to them, they had some funny ideas about cruising. Many of my friends were under the impression that on a cruise you will be constantly seasick, crammed in with other passengers, … Read more
If you are looking for affordable car parking in Southampton, travel light and are able to walk, parking on someone’s private driveway may be a good, affordable option for you. This option is usually considerably cheaper than the cruise car park options available. Why Choose to Park Your Car on Someone’s Private Drive? I often … Read more