I’ve sailed with Royal Caribbean many times, from Norway on Anthem of the Seas to Singapore to Tokyo on a ship built for the Asian market, and spent a week on Symphony of the Seas, one of the biggest cruise ships in the world. I’ve stayed in virtual balcony cabins, neighbourhood balconies and obstructed view cabins, and tried most of the free adrenaline activities onboard. Everything I’ve found out is here.
Royal Caribbean’s new and exciting Legend of the Seas is not the first ship to carry that name. The original Legend of the Seas launched in 1995 and now sails as Marella Discovery 2. The new Legend of the Seas … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s new Legend of the Seas is not the first ship in the fleet to use that name. The original Legend of the Seas launched in 1995 and left Royal Caribbean’s fleet in 2017. She was not scrapped or … Read more
The fantastic new mega ship, Legend of the Seas, has an unusual permanent crew member – a young Golden Retriever called Skipper. Skipper’s official job title is “Chief Dog Officer”. I was hoping I could meet her sometime during my … Read more
The largest cruise ships in the world are Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships. Think Star of the Seas, Icon of the Seas and the newest ship, Legend of the Seas. Another ship, Hero of the Seas, is on order and is … Read more
I was on a Royal Caribbean cruise onboard Symphony of the Seas, and I was heading into the ice rink for the evening show. I always like to go to the evening shows when possible, and the Ice skating shows … Read more
People often tell me that they think the cost of cruising is getting more and more expensive, often with hidden extras like service charges that aren’t included in the advertised price. Cruises range in price, and always have done. You … Read more
Note: This post was first written in 2017 and is updated once a year (ish). I love both American cruise lines and non-American cruise lines. ???????? So many of the big cruise lines we know and love are owned by … Read more
Deciding on a cruise line as a young person can often be a difficult task. There is so much variety within the cruise industry and it’s incredibly important that you make the right choice for you. I have been cruising … Read more
I was recently onboard a 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise, heading to Norway with my family on Anthem of the Seas. I’ve been cruising for years but usually, I only cruise with other adults. On this cruise, though, I brought my … Read more
Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises, all thoughts and opinions are my own and this post is based on my own cruises sailing on each ship. The British cruise line Marella has a fleet of five ships that … Read more
I’ve just returned from a cruise and staying in an inside cabin with a feature I’ve never seen on any cruise ship before. I didn’t know my cabin would have this when I booked it and I spent most of … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Royal Caribbean, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I’ve cruised with Royal Caribbean many times and have used a variety of laundry options. Does Royal Caribbean Line Have … Read more
Royal Caribbean have the reputation of having some of the most fun-filled cruise ships at sea. Although activities can vary greatly from one ship to another, there is always plenty going on to keep you occupied – particularly if you … Read more
I have recently returned from a lovely trip on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. We sailed from Southampton and visited the Norwegian Fjords. Before the cruise, I thought about the drinks I would be buying onboard, and I didn’t … Read more
I love to go to the West End of London to see a Musical. Luckily for me, I don’t live far away and it makes a great day trip out. Seeing these theatre productions on land, along with the additional … Read more
It’s no secret that I love musicals. I regularly go to London to see shows in the West End, it is one of my favourite pastimes. One of the many reasons I love to cruise with Norwegian or Royal Caribbean … Read more
It may be hard to believe, but cruiselines sometimes cut their ships in half, and add a new section into the middle. This makes the ships longer, allows for more passengers onboard, and takes a fraction of the time of … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on a big cruise ship from either Royal Caribbean or MSC you might be wondering how they compare. I spent a week on MSC World Europa and Symphony of the Seas, both cruising the … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise on the biggest American cruise ship ever designed for the Chinese market. We sailed from Singapore to Tokyo and although I’ve cruised plenty of times in the past in America or Europe this trip surprised … Read more
I’ve just been on a cruise – staying in a balcony cabin that has a quirky downside that I’ve never encountered on a ship before. The cruise lines don’t advertise cabins like these, and most people have no idea that … Read more