Cruise reviews, tips & guides

Step 1: Choose Where To Cruise Where you choose to cruise will have a huge impact on your cruise experience. It’s not all about beaches…

For years, decades even, I have been sailing with many different mainstream cruise lines. Back in 2019, I was invited on a Viking cruise as…

Ambassador and Fred. Olsen are two traditional, UK-focused cruise lines that are often compared by travellers looking for a quieter, more classic cruise experience. While…

On my recent Viking cruise, I discovered that luxury cruising isn’t always about big, obvious things like fancy suites or free-flowing champagne! Tiny, almost unadvertised…

I book budget cruises and cheap cabins regularly. They can be brilliant – a great way to see the world at an affordable price. Unpleasant…

If you are considering or taking a cruise, adding on a stay either before or after can be a great way to extend your trip….

Marella Cruises has announced it will be visiting some new, exciting destinations in summer 2027, I’ve never been to either so was very excited to…

Are you considering your first cruise in 2026 or 2027? This article will guide you from pre-cruise through to disembarkation, helping you avoid costly, time-consuming…

I’ve been on cruises with Fred Olsen, P&O, MSC and Ambassador where I have been assigned a shared table with strangers for dinner. These aren’t…