If you’ve ever seen an upside-down pineapple symbol on a cruise ship, you’ve probably wondered why it was there. Whether you’re just curious about the symbol or you want to get to started experimenting with pineapples on cruise ships, you’ll … Read more
If you are booking a cruise, you may see the term “Guaranteed Cabin” as an option when booking. You may be wondering what this actually means, and is it something you should consider? In this article, we explore guaranteed cabins … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you have booked will have a fridge. In this article, we look at which cruise lines put a fridge or mini bar into your room, and what they … Read more
If considering a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you book will be soundproof. I’ve been cruising since I was 11 and In this article, we look at this question and highlight things to consider before you choose and … Read more
If you are planning to book a cruise, you will need to think about buying travel insurance to cover the trip. If you don’t do this, you may end up losing your money if you need to cancel – or … Read more
If you are looking for affordable car parking in Southampton, travel light and are able to walk, parking on someone’s private driveway may be a good, affordable option for you. This option is usually considerably cheaper than the cruise car … Read more
When on a cruise ship, you may wonder whether it is possible to visit the bridge and see what goes on. In this article, we look at when and how this is possible. What is the Ship’s Bridge? The Bridge … Read more
With most mainstream cruise lines it’s pretty common for a cruise ship to have at least a third of its cabins inside the ship without any windows. That can often mean thousands of inside cabins on the big ships, but … Read more
If you are taking a Costa cruise, you may be wondering about the food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are all included at no extra cost. I sailed on Costa Smeralda, and in this post, we will look at everything … Read more
If you have booked a cruise, you may find that the cruise line you are sailing with encourages you to use their app. You may be asked to download it pre-cruise or it may only be available onboard. Cruise lines … Read more
We have all seen videos of “Pier Runners.” Poor, unfortunate guests who miss the departure time for their ship leaving port, and are left standing on the quayside! And what happens if you never make it to your ship in … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the MSC Preziosa or Divina you might be wondering what the difference is between junior and premium balconies. I recently cruised on the MSC Preziosa and was upgraded to a premium balcony as … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with teenagers or as a teenager yourself, you may be wondering about the age restrictions on cruise ship Spas. Cruise ship Spas often have different age restrictions for their thermal areas, cosmetic treatments, and … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering which type of soda is served onboard. I am a big Pepsi Max fan so am always looking for Pepsi when I cruise – but I will happily drink Coke … Read more
Before I took my first P&O cruise, I was aware that they had dress codes and formal nights, but had no idea what the dress code actually entailed. In this post, you’ll find dress code guidelines for all parts of … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a European river cruise on a 1930s barge that took everything I thought I knew about cruising and turned it on its head. Our cruise was a week-long, and on the cruise schedule was 225km of cycling … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering if they have any sort of class system onboard. In this article we look at how ships have changed from the first, second and third class system operated by ocean liners, … Read more
If you are considering a British Isles cruise, you may be wondering how much they ACTUALLY cost and which itineraries are available. I’ve taken multiple British Isles cruises. Some visited a couple of English, Irish, or Scottish ports, and others … Read more
If you are going on a cruise, you might be wondering how much medical care, such as X-rays or a consultation with a doctor would cost. Hopefully, you will never need to find out, but I recently took an MSC … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how much Norwegian Fjords cruises actually cost. I’ve been on many Fjords cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post, we … Read more