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One Cruise, Two Cabins: My Unexpected Favourite (Balcony vs Suite)

13/08/202521/07/2025

Normally, when cruise lines advertise their cruises, they show you the best cabins on the newest and most exciting ships. I’ve stayed in all kinds of rooms, from inside cabins without any windows to suites with lounges, but almost always … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, cabin review, Family suite, Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Star
Marella Explorer 2

6 Ways Marella Cruises Are Different From Traditional Cruises

26/11/2024

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

Tags cruise tips, marella

I Stayed In The Smallest Cabin on a BRAND NEW Cruise Ship

20/11/202420/11/2024

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

Tags cabin review, Cunard, inside cabin, Queen Anne

Marella Weekend Cruises, Short Cruises and Themed Cruises – Are They Worth It?

02/07/202530/07/2024

I recently took an Easter weekend cruise on Marella Explorer 2. I booked it just a couple of months beforehand, and I had a fantastic time. Because the cruise was over a Bank Holiday weekend, my friend didn’t have to … Read more

Tags all inclusive, marella, marella cruises, short cruise, themed cruise

I Cruised on P&O’s Oldest and Newest Ship – Here’s The Differences You Need to Know

02/07/202516/07/2024

I sailed on Arvia, P&O’s newest, largest family-orientated ship and then tried a short cruise on Aurora, the smallest, most traditional ship in the same fleet. I was a little worried that I would find Aurora a disappointment after sailing … Read more

Tags Arvia, Aurora, cruise cabins, P&O Cruises, Ship

How To Find Bigger Than Normal Cabins on Cruise Ships (Quirky Layouts)

25/05/2024

I have recently sailed onboard P&O’s Aurora. As I often do, I chose an inside cabin – but this inside cabin was far larger than other inside cabins I have had in the past. Before you book your cruise cabin, … Read more

Tags cabin review, guaranteed cabins, travel agent

I Stayed in The Biggest Inside Cabin (P&O Aurora Review)

18/02/202621/05/2024

If you are taking a cruise on P&O’s Aurora you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good choice for you. This review is based on my thoughts on cabin number A297, it was a MASSIVE inside cabin. … Read more

Tags cabin review, inside cabin, p&o, P&O Cruises, Ship review
Emma Cruises

I Took a Bargain Last Minute Cruise on an Old Ship – Was it Worth it?

18/02/202611/04/2024

I recently booked a very cheap last-minute cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around.  I booked this cruise just two weeks before the sailing – it had an advertised price of $57 a night. The cruise … Read more

Tags celebrity cruises, celebrity Infinity, greece, last minute
costa smeralda atrium colosseo

Why my Costa Cruise Was HALF The Price of Other Cruise Lines

28/03/202427/03/2024

You may see cruises with Costa advertised with ridiculously cheap lead-in prices and wondered how their cruises can be so cheap – compared to other cruise lines. In this article, we find out how Costa are able to charge such … Read more

Tags costa, Costa Cruise, Italy, Mediterranean Cruise
Celebrity Infinity Balcony cabin

Celebrity Infinity – Balcony Cabins – Real Opinions and Review

18/02/202626/03/2024

I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As … Read more

Tags balcony, cabin review, celebrity cruises
Ocean view Cabin Celebrity Infinity

Celebrity Infinity Ocean View Cabins – Real Opinions and Review

02/07/202520/03/2024

I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As … Read more

Tags cabin review, Celebrity, celebrity Infinity, cruise
virgin voyages scarlet lady whirlpool gym and tonic bar

Everything I Hated and Loved About Scarlet Lady – Photo Review

02/10/202418/08/2020

We need to talk about Scarlet Lady. She was the first cruise ship for Virgin Voyages, and she was always designed to be different. In February 2020, I spent a night on the ship and shared the following review: There … Read more

Tags scarlet lady, virgin voyages
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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