Usually, when I cruise, I stay in the cheapest inside cabins. They don’t have any windows or any outside space, and I often stay in the worst cabin locations on the ship. On a recent cruise, though, I spent 12 … Read more
Greetings from Santa Cruz de La Palma! I’m happy to report that the sun still exists and it’s trying it’s best to come through the clouds here. I’m currently on Marella Discovery 2 and wanted to share a deal I’ve … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Cunard you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have sailed on Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria, I only have Queen Elizabeth left to … Read more
Queen Mary 2 is the last Ocean Liner at Sea. She really is a “one of a kind” ship. She is the last of a long line of Ocean Liners that can sail with speed and comfort across thousands of … Read more
Queen Mary 2 is so much more than just another cruise ship – she is the last Ocean Liner at sea. She has a distinct Ocean Liner legacy and is known for her luxury and elegance. She offers a perfect … Read more
Taking a Transatlantic crossing on the last Ocean Liner at Sea has long been on my “bucket list”. I knew that I would only want to take that crossing with so many sea days on the Queen Mary 2. I … Read more
Big news from Celebrity Cruises: river cruises are coming in 2027! Celebrity River Cruises will debut with a fleet of 10 new ships designed to bring the style, service, and innovation Celebrity is known for to some of the world’s … Read more
Many of us are animal lovers, and some would like to take their pet dog or cat with them when they cruise. I have a cat and a dog, Hudson and Rolo, and I always miss them when I travel. … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise, where I stayed in the smallest cabin on the entire ship. It has a feature that I’ve never seen on a cruise ship before, and although my cabin is inside, it’s definitely not what you … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Fred. Olsen’s smallest ship, Balmoral, you might be wondering whether an inside cabin would suit you. My parents booked a last-minute cruise on her and booked the cheapest cabin onboard. This is what … Read more
If you enjoy cruising, you might have seen other cruise ships in port with large red lips on the front! They are very distinctive. Unless you are German – or German speaking – you are are unlikely to have ever … Read more
Recently, my friend Will from TrekTrendy sailed onboard Celebrity Apex, where he spent 72 hours experiencing one of the finest suites at sea. This cruise was so interesting I just had to share this with you! With exclusive amenities like … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise on MSC’s Preziosa (or MSC’s Divina, as she is identical), you may want to save money and book an inside cabin. When I stayed onboard, I was upgraded to a balcony cabin. My parents recently … Read more
Marella have some fabulous Black Friday deals that mean there are some real bargains to be had. I’ve ben on 5 Marella cruises so far and have always had a great time. Normally I think a cruise is a great … Read more
Looking at some of the stunning modern cruise ships of today, it is hard to believe that the idea of going on a ship for pleasure was an alien concept until the early 20th century. Cruising was very much a … Read more
This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises, all opinions are my own based on my past 6 Marella cruises. It is no secret that I always enjoy cruising with Marella Cruises. I’ve cruised with them six times now. Their British … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a cruise line advertise their cruises, you’ll notice that they usually show you balcony cabins. They don’t share that many rooms have no outside space at all, and a massive percentage don’t even have windows. Inside … Read more
I’ve been cruising with MSC for years, and I’ve always wanted to go through those MSC Yacht Club doors to the luxurious “ship within a ship” area. I’d heard about it, I’d seen pictures but never stayed inside. On my … Read more
I’m currently onboard one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, staying in a luxury “ship within a ship” area that only 5% of guests onboard have access to. I’ve been cruising since I was a … Read more
Cruise ships need regular maintenance to make sure they are safe, sail efficiently and are up to date with rules and regulations. Sometimes, maintenance requires the ship to be put in a dry dock. But what exactly is a dry … Read more