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 recently went on a cruise and stayed in an inside cabin with a very quirky feature. The cabin was located right in the middle of deck 11 without any access to daylight or the outside world. I spent most of the week trying to work out if it was worth the money, or if … Read more
Adult-only cruises are very popular for lots of reasons. Many people want to totally relax when they are away, and although it’s great to have children around, sometimes you just want some peace and quiet! Some cruise lines, like Virgin Voyages, are completely adult-only. Others, like Marella and P&O, have adult-only ships in their fleets. … Read more
Two days before I embarked on a cruise onboard P&O’s Aurora, I received an email that nobody likes to get. It read, “During the last cruise, a number of people have reported to the Medical Centre with symptoms of “gastrointestinal illness”. It went on to explain that they would be stepping up their disinfection measures … Read more
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 on Arvia. Aurora was built in 2000, so it is relatively old by cruise ship … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on P&O’s Aurora you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good choice for you. This review is based on my thoughts on cabin number A297, it was a MASSIVE inside cabin. The biggest I’ve ever had. Inside Cabin – A297 P&O’s Aurora I chose this particular … Read more
“We have noticed what appears to be, an upturned liferaft in the water that went down the starboard side of Arvia. We are in the process of turning around, we’ve contacted the local authorities in the area and another ship is going there too.” This was one of three announcements made on my last cruise … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can look forward to views of the ocean and the ports that you’ll be visiting. That is not what happened on my last cruise though because I stayed in what is called a ‘Conservatory Mini Suite’ which although it did have a balcony, had … Read more
Before I took my first P&O cruise, I was aware that they had dress codes and formal nights, but had no idea what the dress code actually entailed. In this post, you’ll find dress code guidelines for all parts of a P&O cruise, including the following: We will also look into if the dress codes … 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 and are visually impaired, you may be wondering if it is possible. The simple answer is yes, but there are some things to think about before you make the decision. I’m Chris, a blind cruiser from the UK, and my advice is to ask yourself the following five questions … Read more
If you are taking a P&O cruise or planning a trip on a P&O ferry, you may be wondering if the two companies are linked. It’s more complicated than it first appears! There is now no link between P&O cruises and P&O Ferries – different companies own them. Are P&O Cruises and P&O Ferries Linked? … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises, often it’s the newest and most exciting cruise ships you’ll see. The majority of cruise ships owned by the major cruise lines are over ten years old, with many over twenty years old. P&O’s Ventura was built in 2007, and Iona was built in 2020. I recently took a … Read more
When I embarked a 12-night cruise sailing from the UK in December I knew that I was taking a risk. I usually don’t take cruises that include more than a couple of sea days because I do get seasick but our cruise was scheduled to spend a full 6 days out at sea. We actually … Read more
I’ve just disembarked the most eventful cruise I’ve ever taken, the cruise was 12 nights long and we were at sea for Christmas day. We had storms, we had medical emergencies, you name it, it happened on this cruise. Like most people, I wasn’t able to see my family last Christmas so we decided to … Read more
If you have ever considered a cruise with P&O Cruises you may be wondering about the quality of the food. P&O cruises are widely regarded as having high-quality food and in this post, I share photos of everything I ate on a 12-night P&O cruise. Each photo is accompanied by the menu description as well … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises, you’ll always see beautiful people enjoying their balcony cabins. Over 1/3rd of people cruising on modern ships though aren’t enjoying the balcony life – a huge percentage of cruise ship cabins don’t even have windows. The average hotel room in the US is 95% bigger than the average cruise … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise on P&O’s Iona you may be considering booking an inside cabin. I’ve recently disembarked a 7-night cruise onboard Iona, where I stayed in an inside cabin, and in this post, we will look at the cabin layout, bathroom, storage, beds, and general comfort of the room. Which Cabin Did I … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or MSC Cruises you may be wondering how the cruise lines compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines multiple times and regularly recommend both. That said, there are some big differences between the two cruise lines. In this article, we will look at differences in … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or Royal Caribbean you may be wondering how the cruise lines compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines and regularly recommend both for different reasons. In this article, we will look at differences in the onboard experience, food, ships, passengers, and more. What is the … Read more