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Cruise Ship Bowling Alleys: Which Cruise Lines Have Them and What You Need to Know

30/07/2025

Cruise ships now have more and more things onboard to entertain their guests. From water parks to rock climbing, video game arcades to air hockey tables – there really is something to suit everybody. Many ships also have bowling alleys … Read more

Tags bowling alley, Extra cost activities, Fun activities, ncl
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Table Sharing on Cruises, An Outdated Inconvenience? – Here’s How I Avoid It!

17/03/2025

When I go on a cruise, I like to sit at a table with my family or the friends I am travelling with. Although I love to meet new people on a cruise and enjoy hearing about their experiences onboard, … Read more

Tags celebrity cruises, Cunard, formal dining, Fred Olsen, freestyle dining, Holland American, main dining room, Norwegian Cruise Line, p&o, speciality restaurants
British Passport

UK Cruisers Keep Making This Passport Mistake and Being Denied Boarding

25/08/2024

There have been lots of news headlines recently about cruisers from the UK being caught out by the “passport 10-year rule”. In this article, we look at what this rule is, and discover why it is causing some passengers to … Read more

Tags cruise info, cruise tips, documentation, Passport

I Cruised on P&O’s Oldest and Newest Ship – Here’s The Differences You Need to Know

02/07/202516/07/2024

I sailed on Arvia, P&O’s newest, largest family-orientated ship and then tried a short cruise on Aurora, the smallest, most traditional ship in the same fleet. I was a little worried that I would find Aurora a disappointment after sailing … Read more

Tags Arvia, Aurora, cruise cabins, P&O Cruises, Ship
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Do Cruises Include Drinks? Don’t Miss These FREE Options (Tea, Coffee, Juice & More)

02/07/202504/07/2024

When you book your cruise, it is easy to think that everything will be included, but this is rarely the case – particularly when it comes to drinks. You might have been reading about drinks packages, and be wondering whether … Read more

Tags additional charges, All inclusive drinks, drinks, Drinks package

The Weirdest Things We’ve Ever Seen Guests Do On A Cruise – 29 Examples

14/04/202426/02/2024

I took a cruise on Symphony of the Seas – and saw another guest do the weirdest thing! He took off his two socks, and then carefully laid them on the chairs in the theatre beside him to reserve two … Read more

Tags cruise, guests
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Are Cruises For Young People? Why are more young people cruising Than Ever?

28/05/202501/08/2023

Cruiselines Want to Appeal to Younger Audiences In recent years, cruise lines have made a real effort to appeal to a younger passenger demographic! Cruise ships are getting larger and larger and it’s not unusual to find cruise ships with … Read more

Tags Young cruisers
Emma Cruises Carnival Miracle

How Long Do Cruise Ships Stay In Port? (My Experiences of Short Stays to Multi-Day Stays)

21/05/202506/05/2023

If you’re planning a cruise, you may be wondering how long you’ll get to spend in each port of call. The amount of time a cruise ship spends in port can vary depending on various factors, including the itinerary, the … Read more

Tags port

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