Deciding on a cruise line as a young person can often be a difficult task. There is so much variety within the cruise industry and it’s incredibly important that you make the right choice for you. I have been cruising since I was 11 years old. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d personally recommend … Read more
I love to go to the West End of London to see a Musical. Luckily for me, I don’t live far away and it makes a great day trip out. Seeing these theatre productions on land, along with the additional costs of train fare, drinks, food and meals out beforehand can make it quite an … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, where I spent 7 days exploring Alaska. I saw and did things that if I hadn’t seen them with my own eyes, I would not have believed that they were real. From music to shows from food … Read more
ad – DISCLAIMER: I was invited onboard Norwegian Encore on a press trip. I recently went on a cruise sailing across Alaska and I stayed in a balcony cabin. Normally I’m happy with an inside cabin or perhaps an ocean view, but as I was expecting beautiful Alaskan scenery and travelling 4300 miles from home, … Read more
If you are considering an Alaska cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. Unpredictable weather can make packing for an Alaskan cruise a little harder than some other destinations – but I have successfully managed it and will list everything that I packed (and didn’t pack) in this article. My first cruise … 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
Unbelievable as it may seem, you can try Go Karting on a cruise ship and I did! Some of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newer, bigger ships have Go Kart Tracks on the top two – or sometimes the top three decks. Which Norwegian Ships Have Go Karts? There are five Norwegian ships that have Go Kart … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises they’ll always show you the newest and the biggest ships. The average lifespan on a cruise ship is close to 30 years – and almost all major cruise lines have cruise ships that are well over 20 years old. I usually cruise on new, big cruise ships but when … 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
If you are considering a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering how she compares to Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway. I’ve sailed on all three ships, and in this post will talk about the differences and similarities between each. How Does Norwegian Encore Compare to Breakaway & Getaway? Norwegian Encore is very similar to … Read more
I’ve been cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line since I was a child, the thing that really keeps me coming back time and time again is the flexible approach to dining. I love the lack of dress codes and the variety of food available onboard Norwegian Ships If you’re considering your first cruise with Norwegian Cruise … Read more
If you are planning a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering what the difference is between a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin and a Standard Balcony cabin. I was lucky enough to cruise on Norwegian Encore in a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin. I was also able to tour a Standard Balcony Cabin, during this post, we … 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 are taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can bring alcohol on your cruise. I’ve been on multiple cruises and have encountered a variety of rules regarding alcohol. On some cruise lines, you can take a certain amount of alcohol onboard, but they will charge you a “Cockage Fee” if you … Read more
Cruising with a family can be expensive. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d recommend for families so I decided to put together this guide. I have personally been on all of the cruise lines mentioned and I have been cruising since I was 11 years old. As well as talking a little about my … Read more
This review is based on my experience of nine MSC cruises, ten Norwegian cruises and five with Royal Caribbean. I will compare my cruising experiences below. The differences are related to the following: #1 Languages Spoken Onboard Norwegian / Royal Caribbean If you cruise with NCL/Royal Caribbean, you will rarely hear announcements in any language … Read more
If you’re setting off on your first cruise – or your first cruise with a new cruise line, the dining options can be confusing! I always like to know how things work before I cruise, so below I have explained the dining options onboard NCL ships. Dining on NCL is easy, it’s “Freestyle.” This basically … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Was Founded in 1966 When Norwegian Cruise Line reached 50 years of age, they launched a #NorwegiansFirst50 campaign which saw people from all over the world sharing their NCL cruising memories. It’s honestly hard for me to imagine 50 years, strange to think that the company is over double my age! Despite … Read more
I am lucky enough to have been cruising since I was 11. My first cruise was a “Fire and Ice” Norwegian cruise to Alaska and Hawaii way back in 2005. That is where my love of cruising began! My first cruise was a big family holiday, and I travelled with my parents, brother and various … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with NCL below are 7 things that I think you should know. I love Norwegian and have been cruising with them since I was 11 when I was lucky enough to cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Spirit. NCL’s cruising style is all about relaxation and being able to … Read more