In this article, we will explore the most popular destinations that cruises visit – so that you can make the right choice for you. What are the Main Cruise Destinations? I have cruised the Caribbean with multiple cruise lines, most recently with MSC and you can find that video here: I Took The Cheapest Cruise … Read more
When Is The cheapest Month to Go On A Cruise? You may be wondering which is the cheapest time of year to go on a cruise holiday. It all depends really on where you want to go in the world. In this article we look at popular places to visit, and when you are most … Read more
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 find what you’re looking for in this guide. While most people would see it as … Read more
If you have booked a cruise you may find that the cruise line you are sailing with encourage you to use their app. You may be asked to download it pre-cruise or it may only be available onboard. Cruise lines do this because they can easily share information with you and it saves them time … 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 massages, in this post we will explore all mainstream cruise lines and their restrictions. I … 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 cruiser from the UK, and my advice is to ask yourself the following five questions … 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 ironing methods. Most cruise lines prohibit irons from being brought on board because of safety risks. … 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. There are some useful gifts that can mean much more to a crew member than … 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 and I have cruised on ships with a variety of Promenade Decks. What is a … 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 of daylight and waking up in the dark. I have stayed in inside cabins on … 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 like ‘You’ll never get seasick on a cruise’ and ‘Nobody gets seasick when cruising’? What … 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 in their minds so much, and they’d looked forward to it for so long, they … 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 an honest mistake, the consequences of which they’ll have to live with forever? In this … 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 on Departure Day? As a general rule, it is not possible to book a cruise … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if you need travel insurance. I have been on multiple cruises and always purchase travel insurance for the reasons mentioned in this post. If you’re looking for quick recommendations, these are the websites explained in detail in this post (these are comparison websites so will … 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 purchase travel insurance but were not covered at the time of their medical emergencies. The … Read more
If you are dialysis dependant, you may be wondering if you can still take a cruise. Due to many recent advances in medicine and technology, there are many cruise lines that are able to provide daily dialysis treatments, the cost, requirements, and treatment options all vary by cruise line. Can You Go on a Cruise … 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 been on multiple cruises and have personal experience using Bluetooth speakers on cruises. I always … 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 in the last few years. Most cruise lines seem to have moved away from the … Read more
If you are taking a British Isles cruise and are from Britain you may be wondering if you need travel insurance. I have taken two British Isles cruises and had wonderful times on both trips – experiencing parts of the British Isles I had never seen before. In this post, we will look at: Do … Read more