Ready to Set Sail? Discover the Secrets to Planning the Perfect Cruise
When planning your perfect cruise, there is a lot to think about! From picking the perfect destination to making sure you pack all the essentials, a new cruiser could easily …
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My Suitcase Was Left Behind – Here’s How I Knew Before Everybody Else – and Got It Back
I spent a wonderful week’s cruise around Venice and the Venetian Lagoon onboard the luxury Uniworld river ship SS La Venezia. Normally, I wouldn’t book a luxury ship like this, …
5 Small But Important Things I Do The Day Before a Cruise
Getting ready for a cruise can be stressful! Some people have packing off to a fine art, throwing in everything at the last minute, and never forgetting a thing. Others …
5 Things Smart Cruisers Do To Keep Their Cabins Organised
Cruise ship cabins are very well designed to make the most of the available space. That said, they often aren’t as large as a hotel room on land, so you …
Top 8 Cruise Packing Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Some people constantly worry that they have forgotten to pack something when they go on a cruise – others have packing down to a fine art and never worry about …
I Took a Summer Cruise To Norway – Here’s What I Packed (Clothes, Accessories & More)
Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to …
15 Common Mistakes – Things Cruisers Wish They Knew About Before Their First Cruise
When you embark on your first cruise, you may be worried about things you have forgotten about or be concerned that you aren’t as well prepared as you should be. …
A Light Packers Guide to Alaska – (What I Brought – and 17 “Essentials” I Didn’t Bring) + Printable Checklist
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 …
5 Bags I Bring on Every Cruise (Best Bags For Cruise & Travel)
Theres only one thing that has stayed the same on every cruise I’ve taken since 2017, and that is the brand of bags that I bring with me. These make …
5 Things You Should NEVER Leave Until Disembarkation Day
It is often a bit of a rush on disembarkation morning – getting up and out of your cabin early and leaving the ship at your designated time. There are …
8 Annoying Mistakes I’ve Made on Cruises (Some Expensive and Some Just Frustrating)
Everyone thinks of me as being a “Cruise Expert” – but believe me, I have made some stupid mistakes when cruising – just the same as everyone else! Find out …
I Took a Norwegian Coastal Cruise in Winter (21 Ports in 4 Days)
I recently disembarked a cruise on a battery-powered ship that visited 21 different ports in 4 days. The journey took us from Tromsø up in the Arctic Circle all the …
Essentials I Packed For a Norwegian Coastal Cruise in Winter
If you are taking a cruise to Norway in the winter you might be wondering what to pack. It can be particularly tricky if you aren’t from a cold climate …
Theme Nights On Cruise Ships (Everything You Need to Know) – Examples
What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – …
Planning And Packing For Your Cruise – Things To Do In Advance!
Many people overpack when they go on a cruise, and end up bringing clean clothes back home with them. I prefer to pack light wherever I can. I have been …
I Took a Northern Lights Cruise – Here’s What I Packed (Clothes, Accessories & More)
If you are planning a cruise to see the Northern Lights, you may be wondering what you need to bring. It definitely isn’t an easy trip to pack for and …