I had no idea what to expect as I walked up the gangway of the Global Mercy, a floating hospital ship docked in Sierra Leone. I’ve spent a lot of time on ships in the past, but this experience was completely different from anything I’d ever imagined. I’d travelled 5000 miles to board the ship, … Read more
Scotland could once again become a major player in shipbuilding with the planned launch of Dark Island, a £1.2 billion residential cruise ship set to sail in 2028. Information and images for this post has come from the ClydeBuilt website. If successful, the project could create 3,000 jobs and bring large-scale cruise ship construction back … Read more
This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises, all opinions are my own based on my past 6 Marella cruises. It is no secret that I always enjoy cruising with Marella Cruises. I’ve cruised with them six times now. Their British feel and “all-inclusive” approach make Marella Cruises a good option for British cruisers. It is … Read more
I’m currently onboard one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, staying in a luxury “ship within a ship” area that only 5% of guests onboard have access to. I’ve been cruising since I was a child. This is my eighth MSC cruise, but this trip has blown my mind in … Read more
There are various things you aren’t allowed to take on cruise ships – but unless you have spent hours reading pages of the cruise line’s terms and conditions, you might get caught out. Some of the things that you shouldn’t bring onboard a cruise ship seem perfectly obvious – others – not so much. In … Read more
Today is the day! Captain Hudson version 4 is ready to order, woohoo. All profits will be donated to the charity Mercy Ships. Available for 3 weeks only so please don’t miss out. (Closing 21st March) Get Yours Here Buy for yourself or send one to a child having medical treatment on a Mercy Ship. If you’d like to send a Captain Hudson directly to a child receiving medical care on a Mercy Ship please enter this address on the shipping page: Travel With Brigitte, 1017 W. San Antonio St, Suite…
Book too early? The price may fall. Leave it too late? You may miss out completely! Knowing when to book a cruise can be tricky.
Generally speaking the cheapest time to book a cruise is as far in advance as possible (2-3 years sometimes) or last minute (60-90 days before the cruise).
At the 60-90 days pre-cruise mark there can be some great deals because this is when the cruise lines need the full payment from other guests, so they know for sure how many cabins they have to sell. It’s always…
If you are taking a cruise, you might be wondering what plug adapters you need. Most cruise ships have American and/or European sockets in the cabins but keeping up with how many of each there are can be confusing. I did spend a couple of weeks putting together a searchable table which you can find … Read more
Hey hey, happy February!
Did you know that in the past when you boarded a cruise they’d give you a passenger list that listed everybody else on the cruise? I can’t imagine that happening today!
Important Announcements:
Icon of the Seas (the biggest ship in the world) has launched! There is a lot of content about the ship out there now but here are a couple of my favourites:
Dave from ShipMonk tries the ropes course/drop!
Matt at Royal Caribbean Blog shared a full ship tour
In Case You…
Happy New Year! 🥳😀
It’s 2024, how bizarre! For me it feels like last year FLEW BY, probably because of how much time I spent at sea, I swear a week on a cruise feels the same as one day on land… 😂⚓️
Important Announcements:
We have not one, not two, not three but four giveaways this week! You’ll find more information at the end of this email.
My latest video is on the YouTube trending page, which means lots of people are watching and commenting. Thanks SO much!
In Case You Missed…
I’ve just disembarked a Christmas Markets river cruise that didn’t go to plan at all! 😂🎄
Due to high water levels, our embarkation port was changed and flight diverted, our itinerary was altered and it was all round an exciting adventure where I never knew what would happen next. 🤔😟
The cruise was onboard TUI Skyla and I spent 5 night onboard in total.
It’s gunna be an exciting video that’s for sure! 😎👍🏼
Important Announcements:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope you get to eat lots of yummy things….
I’ve cruised with MSC 5 times and in this post, I will share with you my top tips. These tips will help you to save money, maximise your time onboard and even get a few freebies. This article is based on my experience cruising on the MSC Meraviglia, Virtuosa, Preziosa, Seaview and World Europa. I … Read more
If You are sailing on a Celebrity cruise ship, you may be wondering which laundry services are available onboard. I sailed on the Celebrity Edge in July 2023. She is an “Edge Class” ship, launched by Celebrity in 2018. She has 15 decks and can accommodate just under three thousand passengers. She has two sister … Read more
In the last couple of months, two cruise ships have been featured in Mr Beasts videos across YouTube and Facebook. If you’ve watched the videos you might be wondering which they are. I have spoken to guests who were onboard during the filming and the below information relates to two YouTube videos, the first being … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Costa Cruises, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have just returned from a cruise on Costa Smeralda, which is one of Costa’s more modern cruise ships. It was launched in 2019. Do Costa Cruise Ships Have Self-Service Laundries? Costa … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises, you’ll always see beautiful people relaxing on their balconies, or enjoying massive private suites. Some modern cruise ships have over 30 different cabin types. Usually, you’ll find me cruising in the cheapest inside cabin because I love the value they offer. Occasionally I’ll upgrade to a window, but inside … Read more
If you are going on a cruise, you might be wondering how much medical care, such as X-rays or a consultation with a doctor would cost. Hopefully, you will never need to find out, but I recently took an MSC cruise, and this pricelist was clearly displayed in the medical centre. How Much Does it … Read more
When P&O Cruises first announced that they would be launching a cruise ship called Iona, she was promised to be the ‘start of a new era in travel’. She cost £700 million pounds to build and expectations were definitely high. P&O Cruises have been sailing since the 1970s, Iona was designed to be dramatically different … Read more
If you are considering buying a new bag for a trip or cruise you may be wondering how the bags from brand Mia Tui work and last. I’ve been a customer of Mia Tui for over 7 years and have used my Mia Tui bags on every trip I’ve taken as well as in my … Read more