So many of the big cruise lines we know and love are owned by American companies. The biggest players in the industry by far are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. You may think you are making a different choice by booking with Holland America or Celebrity, for example. But Holland America is owned … Read more
ad – This content was created on a hosted press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I found out that Norwegian Spirit, the first ship I ever cruised on, was having a massive $100 million upgrade, I knew I had to get back onboard. I was … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I travelled 1458 miles across Japan. I saw lots of things I expected, like castles, temples and amazing toilets, but also saw and did things I never could have predicted. From fizzy milk to orange sandwiches. Hot sauce vending machines to hats for cats. Every single minute of this … Read more
When you think of cruising, you probably imagine Caribbean beaches or glaciers in Alaska. My recent cruise was nothing like that – it couldn’t have been more different. I spent 11 days cruising around Japan on an American cruise ship and there were surprises every single day. Not just on the ship but on land … Read more
Usually, when I cruise, I stay in the cheapest inside cabins. They don’t have any windows or any outside space, and I often stay in the worst cabin locations on the ship. On a recent cruise, though, I spent 12 days in the best cabin onboard. My room was so big it had its own … Read more
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
It’s no secret that I love musicals. I regularly go to London to see shows in the West End, it is one of my favourite pastimes. One of the many reasons I love to cruise with Norwegian or Royal Caribbean is that they stage full Broadway/West End-style musicals at sea. In this article, we look … 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
DISCLAIMER: This article was written on a cruise I took as part of a press trip. This means I didn’t pay a cruise fare. All opinions are my own and no company has any control over this content. I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I spent 7 days sailing around Alaska. We travelled 2209 miles … 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
It may be hard to believe, but cruiselines sometimes cut their ships in half, and add a new section into the middle. This makes the ships longer, allows for more passengers onboard, and takes a fraction of the time of building a new ship. Many major cruise lines l- Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, MSC – have … Read more
In an email shared with customers on the 12th of January 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that they are making changes to the currency exchanges onboard their ships. What is Changing? Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they will discontinue foreign currency exchange services on board their ships. There will be nowhere else for guests … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering if cruises go through the Bermuda Triangle and whether it is an area to be avoided. The Bermuda Triangle has a notorious reputation! In this article, we find out all about the Bermuda Triangle, whether its reputation is deserved, and whether it is safe to … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I have just disembarked a cruise on Norwegian Prima after a wonderful trip to Bermuda. We sailed from New York City, a great experience. Whilst I stayed in a midship balcony cabin, there are plenty of other … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the most exciting cruise ships in the world. I braved the 10-deck drop slide and raced other passengers around a three-storey race track on the top decks. The cruise was onboard the newest Norwegian cruise ship, Norwegian Prima and even though I’ve been cruising with Norwegian since … Read more
On my last cruise, I conquered my fear of heights by plunging down a 10-storey slide! I challenged the fear of speed racing around a three-story Go-Kart track in the middle of the ocean. Some of the things I did were both very high AND very fast! As soon as I embarked Norwegian Prima I … Read more
When I embarked Norwegian Prima in New York City I thought I knew what to expect. I took my first cruise with Norwegian when I was 11 years old and I’ve been on 9 Norwegian ships since then. It only took me a few seconds to realise though that this ship was very different to … Read more
I’ve been cruising for years and have stayed in balcony cabins on Norwegian cruise ships in the past, so when I boarded the Norwegian Prima and found my cabin, I thought I knew what to expect. Disclosure: I was invited onboard this cruise and didn’t pay for my cruise fare, all opinions are my own. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. In this article, we look at what you will get if you book a standard balcony cabin. We stayed in Standard Balcony Cabin number 13730 – which was in the middle of … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on Norwegian Prima where I took a journey through food that included some seriously impressive cruise ship tech, and some immersive dining experiences that I will never forget. I even tested a few new cruise food concepts along the way that I’ve never seen before on a ship – or … Read more