I took a European river cruise on a cruise line that cost around half of most other river cruise lines. It was a very eventful cruise in lots of ways and a few very odd things did happen. Normally, if … Read more
If you are considering a river cruise with TUI onboard the TUI Maya, TUI Skyla, or TUI Isla, you may be wondering which cabin to pick. There is a range of cabins available, from those below the waterline to much larger … Read more
If you are taking a river cruise with TUI, you may be wondering how much the drinks cost onboard. I’ve taken two river cruises onboard the TUI Skyla, and below are menus from both the main lounge and the club … Read more
If you are considering a cruise and are visually impaired, you may be wondering if it is possible. The simple answer is yes, but there are some things to think about before you make the decision. I’m Chris, a blind … Read more
If you are taking a P&O cruise or planning a trip on a P&O ferry, you may be wondering if the two companies are linked. It’s more complicated than it first appears! There is now no link between P&O cruises … Read more
All breakfasts, lunch, dinner and snack are included in the cruise fare on an MSC cruise. I’ve cruised many times with MSC. This review is based on MSC Seaview. In this post, we will look at everything I ate in … Read more
When the Titanic was built in 1912 she was the largest and most technologically advanced ship of her day. The original Queen Mary was launched in 1936 and the Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003. I have recently … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if a sheltered balcony cabin is a good option for you. Sheltered balcony cabins on Queen Mary 2 are cheaper than standard balcony cabins, so … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard the QM2, where I stayed in an inside cabin. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Cunard, you may be wondering what the food will be like. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and afternoon tea are all included at no extra cost on a Cunard cruise. I’ve just disembarked a … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may wonder if you can bring a clothes steamer on board the ship. Clothes steamers are used to remove the creases from clothes before you wear them and are an alternative to traditional … Read more
When I disembarked my first Disney cruise, I’d had a brilliant time, but something happened with the tipping and automatic gratuities which I didn’t expect. I’ve cruised with many cruise lines and haven’t ever come across the situation I encountered … Read more
In March of 2006, the Star Princess was sailing just off the coast of Jamaica. She had 3813 people on board in total and as far as everybody was concerned, this was a totally normal cruise. What Caused The 2006 … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if there are any gifts that the crew would appreciate in addition to cash. There are a number of things to consider before purchasing gifts including the crew’s limited space. … Read more
I love cruising and I love Christmas but when I booked an MSC cruise that included Christmas day onboard I didn’t know what to expect. Christmas is a big deal and the decision to spend it on a cruise was … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may have heard the term Promenade Deck used. Most modern cruise ships do have a Promenade Deck but the idea of having a Promenade Deck isn’t new. Promenade Deck design is constantly changing … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises, you’ll always see beautiful people enjoying their balcony cabins. Over 1/3rd of people cruising on modern ships though aren’t enjoying the balcony life – a huge percentage of cruise ship cabins don’t even have … Read more
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