Some people would be surprised to find out that I do sometimes suffer from seasickness. I am a very motion-sick person in general. I can feel ill in taxis, sitting and travelling backwards on trains, in cars, ferries or cruise ships. I am completely used to it and accept it. In this article, we look … 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
In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to disembark the cruise in Hamburg, Germany. Please note all opinions in this post are Rebbecca’s. Which Cruise Were You On? I was on MSC Euribia … 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
If you have booked a cruise that sails from Southampton, you may be looking for somewhere safe to park your car whilst you are away. There are lots of different options. In this article, we explore some of the more popular options and talk about my, and my family’s, first-hand experiences with these car parks. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton you might be considering meet-and-greet parking. Meet and Greet parking is available at all Southampton Cruise Terminals. You will be met near the terminal by a company employee who will take your car and your car keys and move it to a secure car park. On your … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton you may be considering Airlynx Britannia Wharf. I have parked here in the past and would recommend them. Airlynx Parking Airlynx is a private, secure off-port car park. They transfer you from their compound in Britannia Wharf to Southampton cruise terminals in luxury minibuses. Their Britannia Wharf … Read more
If you are sailing from Southampton with P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises or Cunard you may be considering booking CPS Valet Parking. I have personally used the service multiple time and although it isn’t cheap, it’s very convenient. How CPS Parking in Southampton Works When you arrive at the correct terminal for your ship: This process has taken me in … Read more
If you are sailing from the Horizon, City or Mayflower Terminals and you are looking for easy, convenient car parking AB Car Parks may be a good option for you. I have personally used AB parking many times and would recommend it. It isn’t the cheapest option but is very convenient. These car parks are … Read more
If you are looking for affordable car parking in Southampton, Triangle Car Park may be a good option for you. This is a car park my family and I have used a number of times – because it is good value for money, the parking spaces are a decent size, and it feels like a … Read more
If you are looking for affordable car parking in Southampton, Westquay Multi-Storey Car Park may be a good option for you. I have used it a number of times – and it is probably the cheapest car parking option in Southampton! West Quay Multi-Storey Car Park Westquay Multi-Storey Car Park is situated in the main … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton Cruise Port, you might be wondering which airport is the best one to fly in to. The UK has lots of airports, with 6 of those being ‘London’ airports. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks which we will explore this in this post. The best options … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton cruise port and flying into London Gatwick Airport, you may be wondering what is the best way to make the journey to the port. Luckily, London Gatwick Airport is one of the most convenient airports when it comes to cruising out of Southampton and there are multiple … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton Cruise Port and flying into Southampton Airport you may be wondering which is the easiest way to make this journey. There are four cruise port terminals in Southampton, City, Mayflower, Ocean, or Queen Elizabeth II, all of which are covered by this guide. What is the best … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton and flying into Heathrow airport you may be wondering how to get between the two destinations. Luckily, there are lots of options available which range in price and travel time. The best way to get to Southampton Cruise Port from Heathrow Airport is to take a shuttle … Read more
GUEST POST BY DAN FROM SOUTHAMPTON When cruising from Southampton you might travel down a day or two before your trip starts. If you enjoy watching the cruise ships sailing then this post is for you! Here is a list of seven places/ways you can go and watch the ships sailing from Southampton. 1. Mayflower … Read more