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 feel overwhelmed! If you make the right choices, cruising is a great travel option. You will have the opportunity to visit many interesting and varied … Read more
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, but I got a half-price deal in the Christmas sales. I decided to take my Dad along, as he was celebrating a “Big” birthday. Venice … Read more
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 start to pack weeks in advance, put things into the case and then taking them out again! Most of us overpack and bring things back … Read more
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 have to be quite organised so that you can find everything you need. If you are sharing a cabin with children, family or friends, this … Read more
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 it at all. Whichever category you fall into, these are the top packing mistakes you may want to avoid. #1 Overpacking I try to make … Read 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 be prepared for all eventualities. If you are planning a summer cruise to Norway, you may be wondering what you need to pack. In this … Read more
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. There is no need to worry! In this article, we look at things that the seasoned cruisers in on our Facebook Page wish they had … 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
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 my life so much easier, stop me from losing things, and I think they look pretty cool. I never ever travel without these bags. I … Read more
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 lots of things you can do in advance to make sure disembarkation day runs as smoothly as possible! #1 Check Your Onboard Account And Sort … Read more
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 what in this article… #1 Time Zone Mistake I arrived back in Southampton from a cruise to Europe. Unfortunately, there was a one-hour time difference … Read more
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 way down to Bergen – and I took this cruise in the middle of winter. I saw and did things on the trip that have … Read more
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 but it’s very important that you get it right. I’ve just got back from a Norwegian Coastal Cruise with Havila and this post includes everything … Read more
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 – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise lines. How Do You Find Out In Advance What The Theme Will Be? Cruise theme … Read more
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 known to take a two-week cruise with only a carry–on cabin-sized suitcase – all because I didn’t want to pay the airline for additional hold … Read 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 preparation is key. I’ve just disembarked a 9 nine-night cruise from the UK where we sailed into the arctic circle. In this post, I will … Read more