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MSC Cruises Formal Nights – Everything You Need To Know

19/11/202420/02/2020

If you are thinking about taking an MSC cruise you are probably wondering if MSC have formal nights. I have been on many MSC cruises, and I personally love how relaxed the dining atmosphere and dress codes are. MSC ships … Read more

Tags formal nights, MSC, msc cruises
Deck Plan Scarlet Lady Casino

Inside Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship Casinos (Real Photos)

16/10/202410/02/2020

Virgin Voyages have vowed to do cruising ‘differently’, and as a result, many have questioned whether cruise ships by Virgin Voyages will have casinos onboard. There was little mention of casinos in their initial advertising campaign. I recently took a … Read more

Tags casino, virgin voyages
Emma Cruises MSC Euribia Fjords

MSC and Gratuities – Your Guide on How Much You Can Expect to Pay

22/10/202408/02/2020

Most cruise lines either include gratuities or they don’t. MSC are slightly different in that they do include gratuities for some people but not for others. In this post, we will cover who has gratuities included within the cruise fare, … Read more

Tags gratuities, msc cruises
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Marella Cruises Formal Nights – Everything You Need To Know

30/10/202405/12/2019

If you are considering a cruise with Marella you may be wondering if formal nights are part of the cruise experience. I’ve been on many Marella cruises, and I am always pleasantly surprised by how relaxed the atmosphere and dress … Read more

Tags Dress Codes, marella, marella cruises
Costa Luminosa Balcony

Cruise Line Balcony Smoking Policies – On These Three Lines You Can Still Smoke On The Balcony

19/08/202502/12/2019

If you are a smoker (or want to avoid smoke when you cruise) you may be wondering which cruise lines allow smoking on their balconies. I’ve personally cruised on cruise lines where smoking on balconies is allowed Can You Smoke … Read more

Tags aida, costa, Fred Olsen, Smoking
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You Don’t Have to Pay Gratuities on THESE 10 Cruise Lines

14/09/202427/11/2019

On most cruise lines, an automatic gratuity is added to your onboard account to cover staff tips. Increasingly, cruise lines are including gratuities in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with a number of lines that include gratuities, and I much … Read more

Tags Azamara, gratuities, marella cruises, MSC, P&O Cruises, tips
Costa Cruises Buffet Food Included

Are Costa Cruises All Inclusive? Your Guide To What Is Included

15/03/202424/11/2019

If you are considering a cruise with Costa cruise line you might be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I have taken two Costa Cruises, one on Costa Luminosa ( now Carnival Luminosa) and the much newer, larger … Read more

Tags costa, costa cruises, Included Food
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Which Cruise Lines Include Alcohol? (Budget & Luxury Guide) – Drinks Lists

15/03/202423/11/2019

Cruises are often advertised as ‘all-inclusive’ but this all-inclusive fare rarely includes alcohol. There are a number of cruise lines, however, that do. In this post, we will be looking at the cruise lines that include alcohol as standard in … Read more

Tags all inclusive, All inclusive drinks
Norwegian Encore Speedway Go Kart Track

How Does Norwegian Encore Compare to Breakaway & Getaway?

15/03/202422/11/2019

If you are considering a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering how she compares to Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway. I’ve sailed on all three ships, and in this post will talk about the differences and similarities between each. … Read more

Tags ncl, Ship review
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Do Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises Include Meals? – Included Food Guide

04/10/202318/11/2019

I’ve been cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line since I was a child, the thing that really keeps me coming back time and time again is the flexible approach to dining. I love the lack of dress codes and the variety … Read more

Tags ncl, Norwegian Cruise Line
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Virgin Voyages – Balcony Cabin Review (Sea Terrace): Bed, Storage, and Bathroom

16/10/202416/11/2019

If you are considering a cruise with Virgin Voyages, you may be wondering what the cabins are like. I’ve just returned from a cruise onboard Scarlet Lady, staying in a Sea Terrace (balcony) cabin. Most elements are almost identical to … Read more

Tags cabin tour, scarlet lady, virgin voyages
Balcony Mini Suite Bed Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Encore Mini Suite VS Balcony – What’s The Difference?

18/02/202607/11/2019

If you are planning a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering what the difference is between a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin and a Standard Balcony cabin. I have stayed in both a standard balcony cabin and a mini suite … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, ncl, Norwegian Encore
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Celestyal Cruises Dress Code (Photo Guide with Examples)

14/09/202428/10/2019

If you are taking a cruise with Celestyal Cruises, you may be wondering what the dress code onboard is. I took my first cruise with Celestyal a couple of years ago and had many questions regarding what to wear. I’m … Read more

Tags Celestyal, Celestyal Cruises
costa smeralda

Costa Cruises, Drinks Guide – Drinks Packages and Menus

09/11/202315/10/2019

When I took my first Costa cruise I didn’t purchase a drinks package. That was a big mistake for me. When I took my second Costa cruise on Costa Smeralda, one of the first things I did when I got … Read more

Tags costa cruises, Drinks package
Saga River Cruise Dress Code

Saga River Cruise Dress Code (Photo Guide and Examples)

12/09/202425/09/2019

I was invited by Saga to join them on a Danube river cruise. We cruised from Budapest to Bucharest onboard the Filia Rheni and had an amazing time. Despite doing my research before the cruise I found very little information … Read more

Tags dress code, river cruise, Saga
Fred Olsen Balmoral Olden

MYSTERY CRUISES -What Everyone Should Know

16/11/202425/09/2019

Have you ever considered booking a mystery cruise? There are many advantages to booking a cruise where you don’t know the full itinerary – but there are some disadvantages too. In this post, we will look at what types of … Read more

Tags Mystery Cruise, Saga
Saga River Cruise Dress Code

I Took a Traditional 50+ Saga River Cruise (Food, Ship, Entertainment and More)

18/02/202621/09/2019

Are you Wondering if a Saga River Cruise is right for you? I took one and had an amazing time exploring the Danube.  I’d definitely recommend a cruise with Saga – but I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. The following … Read more

Tags Saga, Saga River Cruise
River Cruise Filia Rheni

Saga River Cruise Review – Day by Day, Cruise Diary

15/03/202418/09/2019

If you are considering a river cruise with Saga you may be wondering what it is like onboard day by day. I took a saga river cruise onboard the Filia Rheni, we cruised from Budapest to Bucharest along the Danube … Read more

Tags river cruise, Saga
Marella Explorer Executive Cabin

Marella Explorer (1 and 2) – Cabins Honest Reviews and Cabins to Avoid

26/05/202616/09/2019

In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Explorer and share a review of the inside cabin that I cruised in. The Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2 have almost identical cabins so this … Read more

Tags marella, Marella explorer
Royal Caribbean Dress Code Casual Night Examples

What To Wear on a Royal Caribbean Cruise – Examples and Enforcement

16/11/202413/09/2019

Before I took my first Royal Caribbean cruise I was a little confused about the dress code. I knew that Royal Caribbean had “Formal nights” but had no idea what the dress code actually meant in practice. Royal Caribbean does … Read more

Tags dress code, Royal Caribbean
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