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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

For YEARS I’ve wanted to try a Disney cruise and last week I finally did it. I’ve just disembarked the Disney Magic and I thought I knew what to expect …

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 …

In January of 2012 the Costa Concordia, a cruise ship sailing for Costa Cruises capsized off the coast of Tuscany. The accident caused 32 deaths. The Captain sailing the ship …

If you’re considering a cruise with Princess Cruises you may be wondering where you can get a free cup of tea/coffee and if the cabins include kettles. I’ve been on …