This post may contain affiliate links, purchases made through affiliate links may provide a commission for us, at no extra cost to you. If you are considering a cruise in an inside cabin you might be concerned about the lack … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise on P&O’s Iona you may be considering booking an inside cabin. I’ve recently disembarked a 7-night cruise onboard Iona, where I stayed in an inside cabin, and in this post, we will look at the … Read more
** Click HERE to see the updated version of this post, including all of the 2026 menus. ** If you are taking a cruise with Marella you might be wondering which drinks are included in the All-Inclusive drinks package. All … Read more
If you’ve ever heard somebody talking about a ship you may have noticed that ships are almost always referred to with female pronouns. This is even true if the ship has a male name. Referring to ships as she or … Read more
If you were looking to take a cruise you read comments like ‘SEASICKNESS HELL’ ‘I FELT SO SICK’ and ‘MY TRIP WAS RUINED BY SEASICKNESS’ would you still want to go? What if you carried on reading and saw comments … Read more
A couple of my friends took their first cruise and when they came back we spoke about the trip, they were very polite but I could tell that they didn’t have a good time. The cruise had been built up … Read more
If you have ever looked out at a ship, you may have wondered what the biggest ship in the world is. Many people wrongly assume that the world’s biggest ship must be a cruise ship, but this isn’t the case. … Read more
It’s not easy to get banned from a cruise line, but it happens a lot more than you’d think. The question is are the people who got lifetime bands being reckless and they deserved it – or did they make … Read more
If you have ever considered a last-minute cruise you may be wondering if it is possible to book a cruise on the day of departure. In this article find out everything you need to know. Can You Book a Cruise … Read more
In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Norwegian Epic. I cruised in the Norwegian Epic in an inside cabin and had family members staying in a balcony cabin. The Norwegian Epic’s cabins are some … Read more
If you are considering buying a new bag for a trip or cruise you may be wondering how the bags from brand Mia Tui work and last. I’ve been a customer of Mia Tui for over 7 years and have … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may be wondering if you need travel insurance. I have been on over seventy cruises and would never consider travelling without it. If you’re looking for quick recommendations, these are the websites explained … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if purchasing a cruise travel insurance policy is necessary. In this post, we look at the real-life stories of passengers who didn’t purchase travel insurance – and those who did … Read more
You may be wondering if the cruise ships have anchors. The majority of boats and ships do, but with the vast size of cruise ships, are anchors needed in the same way? Cruise ship anchors usually can’t be seen from … Read more
The Titanic has become famous as being the ‘unsinkable’ ship that did unfortunately sink. The Titanic made some port stops on her trip before the accident happened, where she picked up passengers and supplies. A common misconception is that the … Read more
If you are considering a cruise on the Celebrity Silhouette, you may be wondering which cabin to book and which to avoid. In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Celebrity Silhouette, and I will … Read more
If you are dialysis dependent, you may wonder if you can still take a cruise. Due to recent advances in medicine and technology, many cruise lines are able to provide daily dialysis treatments. The cost, requirements, and treatment options vary … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if you are allowed to bring a Bluetooth speaker onboard. Cruise lines have many rules and restrictions about what can and cannot be taken onto a cruise ship. I have … Read more
The Covid cruising shutdown changed many things about the cruise industry. One of the biggest changes relates to the Muster (safety) Drill that is conducted on every cruise. The majority of cruise lines have made changes to the Muster process … Read more
If you’ve ever looked into the history of the famous ocean liner, the Queen Mary, you may wonder if the ship had a swimming pool. Modern cruise ships usually have multiple. The Queen Mary was incredibly modern by ship standards … Read more