Heading off on a winter river cruise? How exciting! I’ve just got back from a river cruise in Germany. To make sure you have everything you need (and nothing you don’t.) Here is a streamlined guide to packing for your … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC you might wonder which activities you can take part in free of charge. Activities onboard MSC ships vary from one to another, with the newer larger ships having more to offer. I … Read more
Normally, when you’re driving to a cruise port, you’ll see the ship appear over the horizon, and it is such an exciting feeling. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise, though. When we arrived at the TUI Skyla in … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can expect your own little private place where you can see out but nobody can see you. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise though because I booked … Read more
What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise … Read more
In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to disembark the cruise in Hamburg, Germany. Please note all opinions … Read more
On a recent sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, crew members encountered an unexpected surprise in one of the guest’s cabins, they found a cat, later named Ovie. Cats are not allowed on Royal Caribbean cruises under any … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Azamara you may be wondering if an Oceanview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the oceanview cabin 4056 onboard Azamara Pursuit. Azamara has four cruise ships – Azamara Quest, … Read more
If you are considering sailing on P&O’s Arvia or Iona, you may wonder if a balcony cabin would suit you. I have stayed in three types in the past. P&O’s Arvia and Iona are sister ships. I have sailed on … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like in a cruise ship lifeboat during an emergency, you’re in luck. In this article, we will look at the seating plan, the emergency food, engines, emergency tools, water rations and more. … Read more
“We have noticed what appears to be, an upturned liferaft in the water that went down the starboard side of Arvia. We are in the process of turning around, we’ve contacted the local authorities in the area and another ship … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can stay in touch with family and friends back home by using your phone in the normal way. In this article, we explain how and when you … 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
When I took a cruise on the last remaining Ocean Liner in the world, and I stayed in the cheapest cabin on board the entire ship. It was less than half the size of the average hotel room in the … Read more
I just disembarked a cruise in Asia, and while onboard, I was repeatedly served Soda with an ingredient that I definitely didn’t order. It wasn’t listed on any menus, but I was given it daily. After a taste test, and … Read more
“White Night” parties on cruise ships seem to be getting more and more popular, I’ve been to lots. In this article, we find out which cruise lines hold “White Night” parties, discuss what to wear if you do decide to … Read more
In this article, we look at whether or not it is best to use a travel agent. I usually use a Travel Agent, as it saves me any problems should something go wrong! Knowing my travel agent will be there … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest cruise ships in the world that can hold well over 8,000 people. The ship I was sailing on was Symphony of the Seas, which cost 1.3 billion dollars to build … Read more
Cruising on a budget when cruising solo can be difficult, so here we explore hints and tips to help you get the best value for money. There are Two Different Cabin Options When You Cruise Alone: Norwegian Cruise Lines are … Read more
In this short article, we learn more about the Australian cruise market and your cruise options if you want to sail there. I have never been lucky enough to travel to Australia on a cruise – it is definitely on … Read more