I’ve been on 84 cruises, and I still remember all the things I wished someone had told me before my first one. Everything here is written for people who are new to cruising, whether you’re genuinely excited, a bit nervous, or still not entirely sure it’s for you. No jargon, no assumptions, just honest advice from someone who’s made most of the mistakes already.
It’s no secret that I love to cruise, and my love of cruising began after taking my first family cruise to Alaska when I was eleven. My parents say they may not have considered taking a cruise – but my … Read more
It is often a bit of a rush on disembarkation morning – getting up and out of your cabin early and leaving the ship at your designated time. There are lots of things you can do in advance to make … Read more
Some cruise lines offer a money-back guarantee. You can ask for a full refund if you don’t love your cruise! As you would expect, many terms and conditions apply to these refunds – but booking a cruise with these lines … Read more
I am lucky enough to cruise many times a year, and there are five things I always do once I get on board. Find out what those five things are in the article below. I am quite an organised person, … Read more
If you are a regular cruiser, you will be used to using cruise cards onboard your cruise ship. You may have also many cards kept from previous voyages as souvenirs. It has become something of an obsession for many of … Read more
A balcony cabin is amazing to have. I have had one many times, and I enjoy it immensely. However, I don’t necessarily think a balcony is a “must-have”. If you’re anything like me, you might want to save a few … Read more
What you see is not always what you get with cruises! Although you may have carefully chosen your cruise itinerary, the route the ship takes may be changed with little or no notice. Cruise lines are completely within their rights … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may have to ‘tender’ to get to land. I’ve been on many cruises where this has been the case. I actually find it quite fun. There are many benefits as well as disadvantages of … Read more