These are the questions people ask before they book – and the ones they’re sometimes embarrassed to ask at all. Do you need to dress up? Will it feel crowded? Can you find a quiet corner on a ship with 6,000 people on it? I’ve been cruising long enough to have honest answers to all of them
British people and tea drinkers worldwide are serious about their tea. One of the most common questions that comes up in Facebook groups and on cruise forums is whether you can bring your own teabags on board. The short answer … Read more
Most people seem to assume flying is the only way to cross the Atlantic Ocean. If you have the time, cruising offers a completely different experience. If you can find a cheap repositioning cruise or a winter Queen Mary 2 … Read more
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
Trivia seems to be one of the most popular free activities at sea – for British and American cruise guests at least! Some people take it very seriously, others just join in for the fun of it. Trivia is the … Read more
If you are not used to cruising, it can feel a little weird to dine in a nice restaurant, eat a full meal with wine, and then… just walk out without paying the bill. If you are used to dining … Read more
Cruise cabins feel like nice hotels, and the minibar is often sitting there looking tempting but I will never touch it, unless I am travelling on a luxury cruise line. There are lots of reasons I don’t use the minibar … Read more
Many first-time cruisers wonder if they need to leave the ship at every port of call. The answer: no, you don’t have to, and sometimes staying onboard might be the best choice for you. This article explains what happens if … Read more
Lots of cruisers like to track their steps or log walks during their holiday. Cruise ships are great places to get steps in, with endless flights of stairs, promenades, and jogging tracks. If you have a tracker with built-in GPS, … Read more
Drinks on a cruise can be expensive, and depending on the cruise line, options for free drinks can be limited. One thing I always pack when I travel is a small bottle of “squirty squash.” Not everyone knows what squash … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton and are not local to the area, you may not realise that there are actually five different cruise terminals you could be sailing from. Different cruise lines tend to sail from different … Read more
Cruise ships now have more and more things onboard to entertain their guests. From water parks to rock climbing, video game arcades to air hockey tables – there really is something to suit everybody. Many ships also have bowling alleys … Read more
Cruise toilets aren’t like the toilets found in your home. They work on a vacuum system that reduces the water needed by up to 90% compared to toilets you would find on land. If you block your cabin toilet, it … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with a British Cruise line, P&O and Ambassador are probably the ones you are looking at – particularly if you want to take a cruise that sails from the UK, rather than booking a … Read more
Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own and are based on my own 7 cruises cruising with Marella. You may have seen me posting about Marella Cruises and wondered whether Marella would … Read more
As cruise ships grow larger, it makes sense that certain smaller ports lack the facilities or room for them to dock alongside. When this is the case, the ship has to “tender” instead. What is Tendering? Tendering is when ships … Read more
Most of us have done it, gone to a cruise port thinking you will be in the heart of the city, only to find yourself in a container port, miles out of town. I love it when a ship docks … Read more
I have sailed with many different cruise lines and been on board many different-sized ships and I have noticed that the onboard shops tend to sell very similar things. Shops onboard often sell “duty-free” items, but the items on sale … Read more
Losing your cruise card is something many of us have done. Often, it is just misplaced. Check your pockets and around your cabin, and you will probably find it. If you have lost your cruise card, it isn’t a major … Read more
When you book your cruise online, look out for the box to tick to agree to – or decline an upgrade. If you book through a travel agent, make it clear if you don’t want an auto upgrade. While that … Read more
