I’ve just disembarked from a three-night 90s-themed cruise, on which we saw and did things that would be unthinkable on any other mainstream cruise. I originally booked this cruise way back in 2019, for years I’d promised my friends this … Read more
I once went from cruising onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 – surrounded by formality and tradition – to cruising onboard the MSC Seaview – surrounded by sparkles and waterslides – within a week. The formality of a cruise line affects … Read more
I took a European river cruise on a cruise line that cost around 1/3rd of most other river cruise lines. It was a very eventful cruise in lots of ways and a few very odd things did happen. Normally, if … Read more
Normally when you are driving to the cruise port to board a cruise you’ll see the cruise ship appearing in the horizon, it’s such an exciting feeling. This wasn’t exactly how embarking on my MSC Caribbean went, when we arrived … Read more
If you are considering a cruise and are visually impaired, you may be wondering if it is possible. The simple answer is yes, but there are some things to think about before you make the decision. I’m Chris, a blind … Read more
If you are taking a P&O cruise or planning a trip on a P&O ferry, you may be wondering if the two companies are linked. It’s more complicated than it first appears! There is now no link between P&O cruises … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise to the Greek islands, you may be wondering when the best time to go is. I have cruised multiple times to the Greek islands at different times of the year and in this … Read more
All breakfasts, lunch, dinner and snack are included in the cruise fare on an MSC cruise. I’ve cruised many times with MSC. This review is based on MSC Seaview. In this post, we will look at everything I ate in … Read more
When the Queen Mary was built in 1934 she was one of the most technologically advanced ships of her day. The Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003 and she is the world’s last ocean liner. I recently disembarked … Read more
When the Titanic was built in 1912 she was the largest and most technologically advanced ship of her day. The original Queen Mary was launched in 1936 and the Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003. I have recently … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if a sheltered balcony cabin is a good option for you. Sheltered balcony cabins on Queen Mary 2 are cheaper than standard balcony cabins, so … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard the QM2, where I stayed in an inside cabin. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Cunard, you may be wondering what the food will be like. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and afternoon tea are all included at no extra cost on a Cunard cruise. I’ve just disembarked a … Read more
I’ve been cruising on modern cruise ships for years but have always wanted to try a cruise on a traditional ocean liner. There’s only one ocean liner operating in the entire world, so when I saw a short cruise sailing … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises, often it’s the newest and most exciting cruise ships you’ll see. The majority of cruise ships owned by the major cruise lines are over ten years old, with many over twenty years old. P&O’s … Read more
When I embarked a 12-night cruise sailing from the UK in December I knew that I was taking a risk. I usually don’t take cruises that include more than a couple of sea days because I do get seasick but … Read more
I’ve just disembarked the most eventful cruise I’ve ever taken, the cruise was 12 nights long and we were at sea for Christmas day. We had storms, we had medical emergencies, you name it, it happened on this cruise. Like … Read more
If you have ever considered a cruise with P&O Cruises you may be wondering about the quality of the food. P&O cruises are widely regarded as having high-quality food and in this post, I share photos of everything I ate … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Disney, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have just returned from a cruise on the Disney Magic. Do Disney Cruise Ships Have Self-Service Laundries? … Read more
When I disembarked my first Disney cruise, I’d had a brilliant time, but something happened with the tipping and automatic gratuities which I didn’t expect. I’ve cruised with many cruise lines and haven’t ever come across the situation I encountered … Read more