I’ve been cruising with Norwegian for twenty years — from my very first cruise on Norwegian Spirit to being onboard Norwegian Luna for her first ever sailing. I’ve tried the drop slides, walked the plank eighteen decks above the ocean, stayed in the tiniest solo cabin on the ship and visited a place where dying is forbidden. Everything I’ve found out about Norwegian is here.
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on a cruise ship that divides opinion like no other. Some people describe her as the world’s ugliest cruise ship, but what she looks like from the outside is just the start of why she’s … Read more
Norwegian Epic was not originally intended to be a unique ship. Norwegian ordered two ships under its ambitious “F3” project, with an option for a third. Unfortunately, a major disagreement with the shipyard resulted in the second ship being cancelled. … Read more
I recently went on a cruise, and I stayed in one of the world’s strangest cabins. The design is so unusual that there are no other cruise ships with this layout at all. Even the cruise line that owns this … Read more
Every big new cruise ship launched seems to have more extreme attractions! Aquacoasters, drop slides, ropes courses, Go-Karts – there are plenty of things onboard to keep everyone amused and entertained. I have recently tried both a wet and a … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on a brand new cruise ship where I was onboard for her first ever sailing. Norwegian Luna cost Norwegian over 850 million dollars to build, and the launch of any ship is always unpredictable. All … Read more
Note: I was onboard Norwegian Luna for a launch press trip. All opinions are my own. I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I went to see a show that really pushed me out of my comfort zone. The show was … Read more
I have been lucky enough to go on quite a few excursions while on cruises, some with the cruise line and some independently. If there is somewhere you particularly want to visit that isn’t near the port area, excursions can … Read more
People are often surprised to find that I occasionally get seasick. Not just seasick, I am a travel-sick person in general – I can feel ill in cars, buses, and coaches – and I have done so all my life. … Read more
ad – This content was created on a press trip (similar to those travel agents and journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. On my last cruise, I braved drop slides, a zip line and a ropes course. … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the world’s most exciting cruise ships, where I braved a 5-storey drop slide and walked the plank 18 decks above the ocean. The cruise was onboard Norwegian Breakaway, and even though I … Read more
Disclaimer: I stayed in a studio cabin as part of a press trip. This content, however, is not sponsored and Norwegian haven’t seen it. I just wanted to make it. Studio cabins are specially designed accommodation for solo cruisers. They … Read more
On most cruise ships, cabins are priced for two people sharing. If you are a solo traveller, you will either pay a single supplement for a standard cabin or look for purpose-built solo cabins. Norwegian Breakaway offers both, and I … Read more
ad – This content was created on a press trip (similar to those travel agents and journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I stayed in a tiny inside cabin designed for … Read more
You are probably wondering how dying can be “forbidden”. Everyone has to die at some point, as the old saying goes, “nothing is certain except death and taxes”! I was lucky enough to visit Svalbard on a recent cruise on … Read more
I’ve recently been onboard a 12-night cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. The ship I was sailing on was Norwegian Star. She was built in 2001, and she doesn’t have … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I went to a town that is so remote that you are not allowed to die or give birth there. The cruise was 12 days long, and I didn’t see the sunset at all … Read more
ad – This content was created on a press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. I sailed from Copenhagen to Iceland on board the Norwegian Star. I knew the ship was at … Read more
Normally, when cruise lines advertise their cruises, they show you the best cabins on the newest and most exciting ships. I’ve stayed in all kinds of rooms, from inside cabins without any windows to suites with lounges, but almost always … Read more
I’ve been cruising with Norwegian for 20 years, and in that time, I’ve stayed in all of the cheapest cabins -mostly inside cabins or ocean views – but a few balconies, too, and that felt like a real treat. I’ve … Read more
I’ve recently been on a brand new cruise ship where I was one of the first people in the entire world to test out a rollercoaster on the top deck that launches you at speed into a waterslide. I’ve seen … Read more