If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if cruise ships have full pharmacies onboard. In this article, we are going to explore where you can get medicines from onboard a cruise ship should you need to. Do Cruise Ships Have Pharmacies? Cruise ships do not have full pharmacies onboard but will usually … Read more
If you are going on a cruise you might be wondering if you can sleep on the balcony. I haven’t personally done this (apart from the odd daytime nap) but I do have friends who like to do this on occasion. Many people enjoy the fresh air and being able to sleep under the stars. … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering how you can stay in touch with family and friends back home. Cruise ships have Wi-Fi but this is usually quite expensive, as an alternative I’ve used mobile hotspots and portable hotspots in the past to connect to the internet when I cruise. Mostly, … Read more
If you’re considering an MSC cruise you may be looking at the MSC Meraviglia. I’ve cruised on the ship twice and she is one of my favourite MSC Cruise ships. In this article we will explore all public areas of the ship, the bars, restaurants, lounges, pools and more. MSC Meraviglia’s Sister Ships MSC Meraviglia … Read more
If you’ve taken a cruise, you may have noticed that many cruise ships will miss out on deck thirteen. I’ve been on many cruises. On some ships, I have found deck thirteen – on others, the deck numbers jump from number twelve to number fourteen. Why do Cruise Ships Not Have a Deck 13? Many … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering why the majority of cruise lines don’t allow you to bring a power strip on board. Many cruise ship cabins will only have 2 or 3 plug sockets so it’s no surprise that many people want to bring a power strip when they cruise in order … Read more
On a cruise, there are lots of situations where you can get things for free but the cruise line wants you to pay for them. On average a cruiser will spend 50% of their cruise fare again onboard in onboard spends – but you can easily make savings. I LOVE cruising cheaply, and I prefer … Read more
If you’ve ever considered taking a cruise you may be wondering how long a cruise ship could stay at sea for without needing to refuel. It isn’t uncommon for cruise ships to spend a week at sea but a longer period of time is possible. I’ve been on numerous cruises but haven’t ever been continually … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you might be wondering how you can exchange money onboard and if this is the best thing to do. I’ve been on a number of cruises and have tried almost all methods of money exchange at some point. Some methods are costly, but there are a number of things … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may wonder if the water onboard is fresh or saltwater. Many people have a preference for one or the other, but it can be tricky to find out ahead of time which your cruise ship will have onboard. Are Cruise Ship Pools Filled With Fresh or Saltwater? Cruise … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may have heard that the cruise line will keep your passport for immigration purposes. A lot of people worry about this but it really isn’t anything to be concerned about. I’ve had my passport kept by the cruise line on a number of cruises. During this post, we … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how cruise ships plan for and avoid bad weather. I’ve been on many cruises where these methods have been used, during this post we will look at the cruise line options for avoiding bad weather. Do Cruise Ships Avoid Bad Weather? Cruise ships avoid bad … Read more
Many first-time cruisers have questions about the movement they will feel when on a cruise ship. I’ve been on many cruises, and on the majority, I often forget that I am on a cruise ship at all. That said, in certain situations, the movement of the ship can be felt by the passengers. Do You … Read more
The terms “Ocean liner” and “Cruise Ship” are often used interchangeably, but actually they are different things. Although the two share a number of similarities there are also some fundamental differences. What Is The Difference Between a Cruise Ship and an Ocean Liner? Ocean liners are designed to complete a journey from A to B … Read more
On cruises with Royal Caribbean, P&O, and Cunard it is possible to use Tesco Clubcard points to pay for your cruise. The value of the Clubcard points are usually doubled, meaning that £1 worth of Clubcard points will usually pay for £2 worth of cruise. Which Cruise Lines Accept Tesco Clubcard Points as Payment? Royal … Read more
If you are looking to book a cruise you may have come across “Repositioning” cruises. Repositioning cruises offer great value for money but they start and end in different places, so are not always the most convenient option. I have been on a few repositioning cruises and in this post, we will explore what a … Read more
If you have been on a cruise you have probably seen a member of staff called the Cruise Director on board. You may be wondering who they are and what they do on board the ship. To answer these questions I interviewed a cruise director who has worked on multiple Royal Caribbean ships and surveyed … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise you may be wondering how much cash you should bring. I’ve been over 70 cruises to date, and in this post, I explore how much cash you should bring and what you will need to budget for. What Is The Average Amount of Cash to Bring on a Cruise? Before … Read more
Cruising alone can be a lot of fun but it also comes at a cost. Solo cruisers can expect to pay a ‘solo supplement’ on most cruises which means that you could end up paying substantially more than you would if you were cruising with another person. Below are the cruise lines that I recommend … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may be wondering if cruise ships have gyms. In this post, we explore what you will find in cruise ship gyms when they’re open, what facilities you can expect to see and how old you need to be to use the cruise ship gym. We also look at how … Read more