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I’ve been cruising since I was a child and during the last 14 years I have spent a LOT of time research cruise essentials, gifts and gear. On this page …
I’ve been cruising since I was a child and during the last 14 years I have spent a LOT of time research cruise essentials, gifts and gear. On this page …
I successfully used the MSC Status Match program to transfer my Norwegian Cruise Line loyalty status to MSC, and I have been enjoying the perks on MSC cruises ever since! …
If you’re looking to book a cruise you may be wondering if they are “All-inclusive.” I’ve been on a number of cruises ranging from premium to budget lines, what is …
In this post, we look at the differences I have noticed between the cruise lines Costa and MSC. Both are Italian cruise lines, and both offer very good value for …
Despite all of my research prior to my first cruise with Costa, there were still a number of things that surprised me. If you’re considering your first Costa cruise, or …
GUEST POST: Alyce Meserve, diycruiseplan.com Caribbean islands are easy ports to visit, which is one reason they’re such popular vacation destinations (also warm beaches, y’all). Before you head out to …
Marella Explorer, back to the 90s. Hey guys! If you like our FB page you’ll know that I’ve been trying to plan a group cruise for us. I would LOVE …
Since writing this post I have taken my first River cruise. It was INCREDIBLE. We cruised from Arles to Lyon onboard the Emerald Liberte. Check out the full cruise diary …
Marella Cruises – What Does ‘All Inclusive’ Include? In September 2018 I took my first Marella cruise – and have done many since. I knew that the line offered ‘all-inclusive’ …
Practical gifts These gifts aren’t the sexiest but they are ridiculously practical. Travel adapters I cruised recently with a first-time cruiser who didn’t realise that she would need travel adapters. …
GUEST POST: Jase We’ve been on four Royal Caribbean cruises and we started using the drinks packages on the first cruise. Back on our first Royal Caribbean cruise (2012), they …
If you are considering a Viking cruise, you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with Viking and in this post we will look at …
Taking a Cruise From Singapore I have taken two cruises from Singapore to Tokyo. The first was onboard Golden Princess, the second was onboard the Spectrum of the Seas – …
If you are considering a cruise onboard P&O’s Britannia or maybe you’ve already got one booked, this is the post for you. Below are 8 FREE things you MUST do …
Last summer I was lucky enough to sail on the Celebrity Summit from Cape Liberty, New Jersey to Newport, Boston and Bermuda. It was an incredible trip and one of …
British Isles Princess Cruise: Royal Princess – May 2018 In May 2018 I boarded the Royal Princess for a British Isles cruise. The Royal Princess was INCREDIBLE and I had …
GUEST POST: JESSALYNN Okay, let’s just get this out there right from the start: A virtual balcony room is not at all comparable to, or a substitute for, an actual …
Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it …
What is Voyagers club? Voyagers club is MSC loyalty status, similar to NCL’s latitudes program and Royal Caribbeans Crown and Anchor scheme. It provides you with benefits which increase the …
GUEST POST: EMILY Why Holland America? Holland America has long been known to be one of the “old folks” cruise lines. I knew that stereotype had been fading over recent …