If you are considering a cruise with Cunard you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have sailed on Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria, I only have Queen Elizabeth left to try! Cunard is a formal cruise line with a strict dress code in force after … Read more
Queen Mary 2 is the last Ocean Liner at Sea. She really is a “one of a kind” ship. She is the last of a long line of Ocean Liners that can sail with speed and comfort across thousands of miles of open ocean. Onboard, you will find experiences and features not found on regular … Read more
Queen Mary 2 is so much more than just another cruise ship – she is the last Ocean Liner at sea. She has a distinct Ocean Liner legacy and is known for her luxury and elegance. She offers a perfect blend of modern luxury and amenities with the classic ocean liner style. If you think … Read more
Taking a Transatlantic crossing on the last Ocean Liner at Sea has long been on my “bucket list”. I knew that I would only want to take that crossing with so many sea days on the Queen Mary 2. I do get seasick, and she was specifically designed to cope with the rough weather that … Read more
Many of us are animal lovers, and some would like to take their pet dog or cat with them when they cruise. I have a cat and a dog, Hudson and Rolo, and I always miss them when I travel. As a general rule, it isn’t possible to take your pet on a ship, but … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise, where I stayed in the smallest cabin on the entire ship. It has a feature that I’ve never seen on a cruise ship before, and although my cabin is inside, it’s definitely not what you imagine when you hear the words “inside cabin“. I spent most of the week trying … Read more
Looking at some of the stunning modern cruise ships of today, it is hard to believe that the idea of going on a ship for pleasure was an alien concept until the early 20th century. Cruising was very much a pastime for wealthy passengers in the early days. Cruising was a luxury experience, affordable only … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a cruise line advertise their cruises, you’ll notice that they usually show you balcony cabins. They don’t share that many rooms have no outside space at all, and a massive percentage don’t even have windows. Inside cabins are basically big metal boxes, without any daylight that have one way in and … Read more
Inside cabins are often the smallest, cheapest cabins found on ships. From the cheapest to the most expensive – I stay in them all. I will start with an inside cabin from one of the biggest cruise lines in the world, Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Magic Inside Cabin – $76 Per Night I’d read a … Read more
You may have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards. You may have wondered why they are painted a different colour – often red – below the water line. There is a very important reason why they are painted differently below the waterline … Read more
I took a cruise on the last remaining ocean liner in the world and I stayed in the cheapest cabin onboard the entire ship. It was less than half the size of the average hotel room in the US, and it was located right in the middle of the ship with no daylight or access … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how much Norwegian Fjords cruises actually cost. I’ve been on many Fjords cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post, we will look at the prices of Norwegian Fjords cruises on the following cruise lines: MSC Cruises, … Read more
I once went from cruising onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 – surrounded by formality and tradition – to cruising onboard the MSC Seaview – surrounded by sparkles and waterslides – within a week. The formality of a cruise line affects more than just dining and dress codes. I didn’t know if I would miss Cunard’s … Read more
When the Queen Mary was built in 1934 she was one of the most technologically advanced ships of her day. The Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003 and she is the world’s last ocean liner. I recently disembarked a cruise onboard the Queen Mary 2 and have also stayed on board the Queen … 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 just disembarked a cruise onboard the Queen Mary 2. The Queen Mary 2 is currently the … 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 it is certainly an option worth considering! This review is based on sheltered balcony cabin … 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. We stayed in inside cabin 6198, and this review is based on that. Below is … 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 cruise on the Queen Mary 2 and in this post we will look at everything … Read more
I’ve been cruising on modern cruise ships for years but have always wanted to try a cruise on a traditional ocean liner. There’s only one ocean liner operating in the entire world, so when I saw a short cruise sailing on her from my local port, I knew I had to give it a go. … Read more
If you grew up in the wake of James Cameron’s phenomenally successful Titanic film and found yourself sobbing at the doomed relationship of Jack and Rose, you might have wondered (after drying your tears, of course), if Ocean Liners like Titanic still exist. Luckily for you wannabe Kings and Queens of the world, the answer … Read more