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
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how you will keep in contact with the other members of your cruise party. Keeping in contact isn’t as simple as it is on land, due to the lack of phone signal and free internet access. I’ve been cruising for 16 years and during that … Read more
The TV show cruise ship killers describes itself as ‘true crime’. Names, details, and locations have been changed but are these stories really based on real murders? In this post, we look at the truth behind the episodes and the real-life cases that match the circumstance of the murders mentioned on the show. Is Cruise … Read more
If you are considering a Baltic cruise, you probably have a lot of questions. I’ve been on two Baltic cruises and I’d wholeheartedly recommend these itineraries. It is a beautiful part of the world. Several things are specific to Baltic cruises that it is good to know about before you cruise. In this post, we … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton and flying into Heathrow airport you may be wondering how to get between the two destinations. Luckily, there are lots of options available which range in price and travel time. The best way to get to Southampton Cruise Port from Heathrow Airport is to take a shuttle … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise and have previously stayed in a hotel on land, you may be wondering how they compare. In this post, we’re going to have a look at the physical differences between hotel rooms and cruise ship cabins, and also have a look at what is included in a cruise, … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering if you have to get off the ship during your cruise. Many people like the idea of using a cruise ship as an All-inclusive resort, enjoying the facilities onboard while not actually getting off in any of the ports. Do You Have to Get … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you may wonder what an interior cabin is and if you should book one. When cruise lines advertise cruise prices, they almost always advertise the price of an interior cabin. I’ve stayed in interior, often called inside, cabins on many occasions, and I usually recommend them to first-timer … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how common it is to get sick onboard and what happens if you do. Colds, cases of flu, and other viruses spread on cruises in the same way that they do on land. With so many people traveling together, it is inevitable that some will … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you have probably heard the word “Gratuities” mentioned by your Travel Agent or Cruise Line. Cruise gratuities can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of your cruise so they are worth thinking about ahead of time. I’ve been on many cruises that have had many different gratuity … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering how much drinks cost on average onboard. There are a number of factors that affect the prices of drinks and which drinks are included in the cruise fare, the biggest of these being the cruise line that you cruise with. That said, most cruise lines have … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may be wondering about how big cruise ship cabins actually are. Many first-time cruisers worry about the cabins feeling small and claustrophobic, which is something that I’ve never found to be the case. I’ve been on multiple cruises, and in this article, we will explore the average sizes of … Read more
If you are considering booking a cruise, you may be wondering which is better – an inside or outside cabin. I’ve been on over seventy cruises to date and have cruised in various inside and outside (oceanview) cabins. In this article, we will look at the differences between the cabin grades so that you can … Read more
If you are considering taking a vacation you may be wondering if a cruise or an all-inclusive resort would suit you better. There are many things to consider including the price, onboard experience, and destinations. In this article, we will look at the pros and cons of both to help you decide which is the … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering if the ship will be similar to a ferry. I’ve been on many cruises and have also taken trips on ferries. In this article, we will look at the differences between the two. Many people wrongly assume that by taking a ferry trip, they’ll know … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you may wonder if you can skip the formal nights on board. I am personally not a huge fan of formal nights, and in this post, we will discuss how I often avoid them so that you can do the same if you’d like to. What is a … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can drink the tap water on board. Many people, when travelling, are nervous about drinking tap water, so in this article, we will discuss the safety, taste, and alternatives to onboard tap water. I’ve been on several cruises and have tried all types mentioned … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be looking into purchasing a drinks package and wondering if it’s possible to share a package rather than purchase one for each member of your cruise party. In this article, we will discuss what would happen if you shared a drinks package on a cruise. Can You … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering how you pay for onboard expenses and why cash isn’t accepted on cruise ships. I’ve been on many cruises, and all of them have been cashless. In this article, we will explore why this is and look at how making purchases on a cruise works … Read more