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The Unexpected Disembarkation Day Perk of Marella Cruises

29/10/202528/10/2025

Let’s face it, most of us dread disembarkation day! You start to see people putting their cases out in the corridor on the last evening, and you get that sinking feeling. Your cruise is coming to an end. This is … Read more

Tags disembarkation, Flights, marella
Waling the plank Norwegian Breakaway

I Braved The Scariest Activities At Sea!

21/10/2025

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

Tags drop slides, norwegian, Norwegian Breakaway, ropes course, scary activities, zip line
Norwegian Breakaway ship

I Spent 9 Days on a MEGASHIP With 4237 Other Guests

21/10/2025

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

Tags Mediterranean Cruise, norwegian, Norwegian Breakaway, Ship review
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I Left My Laptop at the Cruise Port – Here’s What Happened

15/10/2025

A few years ago, when I was quite new to YouTube, I was invited on a trip onboard P&O’s Britannia. I sailed to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton, and I had a wonderful week away with my mum. I always … Read more

Tags britannia, Laptop, Norway, Norwegian Fjords, press trip
Norwegian Breakaway studio cabin

Which Norwegian Cruise Ships Have Studio-Specific Cabins For Solos

09/10/2025

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

Tags Norwegian Cruise Line, solo, studio cabins
solo cabin Norwegian Breakaway

Cruising Solo: Is a Studio Cabin Cheaper Than Staying in a Standard Cabin Solo?

09/10/2025

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

Tags marella, norwegian, Royal Caribbean, solo cabin, studio cabin, Studio Lounge
Norwegian Breakaway studio cabin

I Cruised in The SMALLEST Cruise Ship Cabin (1 Guest Only)

07/10/2025

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

Tags Norwegian Breakaway, norwegian cruise, solo cabin, Studio Lounge

I Took an All Inclusive Cruise at The Peak of Summer (Sold Out Ship)

02/10/2025

I recently took an all-inclusive cruise, sailing the Mediterranean at the busiest time of the year. The ship I was cruising on launched way back in 1997, and the cruise included everything, from flights and transfers to gratuities and unlimited … Read more

Tags all inclusive, marella, Marella Voyager, ocean view cabin
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I Visited the Place Where Dying Is Forbidden — Here’s the Truth Behind It

02/10/2025

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

Tags Birth, Norway, Norwegian Star, Permafrost, Polar Bears, rules and regulations, Svalbard

Why Palma de Mallorca is One of the Easiest (and Best) Cruise Ports to Sail From

30/09/2025

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own based on my 8+ Cruises with Marella. When I took my most recent Marella cruise onboard Marella Voyager, we sailed from Palma de Mallorca. I … Read more

Tags cruise info, Destination Guide, marella, Palma De Mallorca, Things to do

Who Exactly Are Marella Cruises? (And How They’re Different from TUI)

30/09/2025

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own based on my 8+ Cruises with Marella. If you live in the UK, you will probably have heard of Marella Cruises. Marella are a British … Read more

Tags marella, New Build ships, Thomson, tui
virgin voyages scarlet lady hammock on the balcony

Virgin Voyages Announces New Fare Types (No Longer Inclusive as Standard)

29/09/202526/09/2025

Virgin Voyages has announced changes to the pricing and booking process for its cruises. I personally am not a fan of this change as I’ve always seen Virgin Voyages inclusivity as being the thing that sets them apart from other … Read more

This Cruise Ship Banned Smoking Completely — But It Didn’t Last Very Long!

10/09/2025

Most cruise ships today restrict smoking, but did you know one ship once banned it completely? Carnival Paradise, the world’s first fully non-smoking cruise ship, set sail in 1998 The total cruise ship smoking ban didn’t last long, though. Here … Read more

Tags carnival, Carnival Paradise, No smoking

I Saved $700 By Spending a Week in a Cabin Most Don’t Consider

10/09/2025

I’ve recently been on a cruise and I stayed in a cabin type that is rarely talked about. When cruise lines advertise their cruises, they’ll usually show off the biggest and best balcony cabins. They might quickly say somewhere that … Read more

Tags marella, Marella Voyager, Mediterranean Cruise, Oceanview cabin
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5 Benefits of Booking a Cruise Over a Year in Advance (I Just Did It!)

29/08/2025

I’ve just booked a TUI river cruise over a year in advance! That is not something I would normally do, but this time it made perfect sense. I knew that TUI were launching a new river ship, TUI Aria, in … Read more

Tags Booking, river cruising, TUI Aria

“What A Mess Dessert” – Why I Loved This Quirky Speciality Restaurant

29/08/2025

When I sailed on Marella Voyager, I was spoilt for choice when it came to places to eat. As well as the many places that served food included in the cruise fare, there are some speciality restaurants that come at … Read more

Tags Included drinks, marella, Marella Voyager, Speciality restaurant

This Cruise Ship Has 7 Included Restaurants – I Tried Them All (Marella Voyager)

30/08/202529/08/2025

I recently took a cruise on Marella Voyager, where we had seven included restaurants to choose from. That is far more than most other cruise lines. Whether you prefer casual meals, sit-down dining or snacking, there’s something to suit everyone. … Read more

Tags Included Food, marella, Marella Voyager, Mediterranean voyage, restaurant review

Everything I Ate on my Marella Voyager Cruise (Photos and Menus) – Food Review

29/08/202522/08/2025

I’ve cruised many times with Marella and have always enjoyed the food. This review is based on the meals I ate on my recent cruise onboard Marella Voyager. There were seven places to eat on board, as well as a … Read more

Tags food review, marella, Marella Voyager, speciality dining

Can a 2001 Cruise Ship Compete in 2025?

13/08/2025

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

Tags Iceland, Norway, Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Star, Svalbard

I Took a Cruise to One of The Most Remote Places on Earth

13/08/2025

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

Tags Excursion, Iceland, mining, Norway, Norwegian Cruise Line, Svalbard, Whale watching
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