British people and tea drinkers worldwide are serious about their tea. One of the most common questions that comes up in Facebook groups and on cruise forums is whether you can bring your own teabags on board. The short answer … Read more
Most people seem to assume flying is the only way to cross the Atlantic Ocean. If you have the time, cruising offers a completely different experience. If you can find a cheap repositioning cruise or a winter Queen Mary 2 … Read more
You are probably wondering how dying can be “forbidden”. Everyone has to die at some point, as the old saying goes, “nothing is certain except death and taxes”! I was lucky enough to visit Svalbard on a recent cruise on … Read more
Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own based on my 8+ Cruises with Marella. When I took my most recent Marella cruise onboard Marella Voyager, we sailed from Palma de Mallorca. I … Read more
Royal Caribbean Confirms 5th Icon Class, More Ship Builds Agreed in Major Deal Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Thieves Drive Off With 17 Cars from Cruise Terminal Lot Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Strange Place to … Read more
Virgin Voyages has announced changes to the pricing and booking process for its cruises. I personally am not a fan of this change as I’ve always seen Virgin Voyages inclusivity as being the thing that sets them apart from other … Read more
Guest Claims Carnival Ships Have Too Much to Do at Night Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Cruise Passenger Dies on Steep Hiking Trail in Alaska Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Carnival Explains Essential Service Is Not … Read more
Cruiser Arrested After Jumping Overboard Royal Caribbean Ship to Avoid $16,000 Debt Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Cruise Guest Arrested While Embarking a Cruise Ship at Norfolk Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Port Worker Dies After … Read more
Returning home from a cruise can feel a bit flat, but there are a few simple tasks that make life easier and help you hold onto the wonderful memories of your cruise. These three steps will keep you organised, protect … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise where I stayed in a cabin that was almost entirely under water. The cruise line described the cabin as “elegant and nostalgic,” and I stayed there for a week with my Dad. I’m not sure … Read more
I am really too young to remember a time when smoking was allowed in pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK. Up until 2007, in the UK, smoking in restaurants and bars was fine, but in 2007, a blanket ban … Read more
Trivia seems to be one of the most popular free activities at sea – for British and American cruise guests at least! Some people take it very seriously, others just join in for the fun of it. Trivia is the … Read more
If you are not used to cruising, it can feel a little weird to dine in a nice restaurant, eat a full meal with wine, and then… just walk out without paying the bill. If you are used to dining … Read more
Cruise cabins feel like nice hotels, and the minibar is often sitting there looking tempting but I will never touch it, unless I am travelling on a luxury cruise line. There are lots of reasons I don’t use the minibar … Read more
Most cruise ships today restrict smoking, but did you know one ship once banned it completely? Carnival Paradise, the world’s first fully non-smoking cruise ship, set sail in 1998 The total cruise ship smoking ban didn’t last long, though. Here … Read more
Many people dream of river cruising, but it can be expensive and out of reach for many. The “bargain” prices you see advertised are usually the lowest category of cabin, often called “water level” or “underwater” cabins. Don’t worry, you … Read more
Many first-time cruisers wonder if they need to leave the ship at every port of call. The answer: no, you don’t have to, and sometimes staying onboard might be the best choice for you. This article explains what happens if … Read more
Many sailors are superstitious, and it has long been believed that it is unlucky to rename a ship. But it is very common for cruise ships to change their names when they are sold or transferred between cruise lines. I … Read more
Lots of cruisers like to track their steps or log walks during their holiday. Cruise ships are great places to get steps in, with endless flights of stairs, promenades, and jogging tracks. If you have a tracker with built-in GPS, … Read more
