If you are considering a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering how she compares to Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway. I’ve sailed on all three ships, and in this post will talk about the differences and similarities between each. How Does Norwegian Encore Compare to Breakaway & Getaway? Norwegian Encore is very similar to … Read more
I’ve been cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line since I was a child, the thing that really keeps me coming back time and time again is the flexible approach to dining. I love the lack of dress codes and the variety of food available onboard Norwegian Ships If you’re considering your first cruise with Norwegian Cruise … Read more
If you are planning a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering what the difference is between a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin and a Standard Balcony cabin. I was lucky enough to cruise on Norwegian Encore in a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin. I was also able to tour a Standard Balcony Cabin, during this post, we … Read more
In June 2018, I took my first cruise around the Norwegian Fjords on P&O’s Britannia. Since then, I have returned time and time again. In this post, I’ll share with you things I wish I had known before my first cruise to Norway This Includes: When is the best time to cruise the Norwegian Fjords? … Read more
This review is based on my experience of nine MSC cruises, ten Norwegian cruises and five with Royal Caribbean. I will compare my cruising experiences below. The differences are related to the following: #1 Languages Spoken Onboard Norwegian / Royal Caribbean If you cruise with NCL/Royal Caribbean, you will rarely hear announcements in any language … Read more
If you’re setting off on your first cruise – or your first cruise with a new cruise line, the dining options can be confusing! I always like to know how things work before I cruise, so below I have explained the dining options onboard NCL ships. Dining on NCL is easy, it’s “Freestyle.” This basically … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Was Founded in 1966 When Norwegian Cruise Line reached 50 years of age, they launched a #NorwegiansFirst50 campaign which saw people from all over the world sharing their NCL cruising memories. It’s honestly hard for me to imagine 50 years, strange to think that the company is over double my age! Despite … Read more
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If you’re taking your first cruise with NCL below are 7 things that I think you should know. I love Norwegian and have been cruising with them since I was 11 when I was lucky enough to cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Spirit. NCL’s cruising style is all about relaxation and being able to … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise that I would not choose to repeat – and this is the first time I’ve ever said that. For years, I’ve wanted to try a transatlantic crossing, following in the footsteps of those travelling on the great Ocean Liners – but I’ve always been nervous. The glamour and the history … Read more
Many would assume that the bigger the ship, the smoother the cruise will be – but is that actually the case? Over the years, I’ve travelled on various ships of different sizes, and things haven’t always worked out as I expected. In this article, we look at what actually makes a ship stable at sea. … Read more
When I go on a cruise, I like to sit at a table with my family or the friends I am travelling with. Although I love to meet new people on a cruise and enjoy hearing about their experiences onboard, I see mealtimes as my time to catch up with my family and friends and … Read more
Many people assume that bigger ships will mean longer queues/ lines everywhere. It makes sense, in theory, that the more passengers onboard, the more crowding there should be. In reality, it’s not the size of the ship that matters. It’s how well it’s designed and crewed that will really have an impact on your cruise … Read more
I love a British Isles cruise. Even though I am from the UK, they visit places that I would not usually have the opportunity to get to. Living down on the south coast of England, I have to take a reasonably long drive or a flight to places like Liverpool, Glasgow, or Edinburgh. I don’t … Read more
So many of the big cruise lines we know and love are owned by American companies. The biggest players in the industry by far are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. You may think you are making a different choice by booking with Holland America or Celebrity, for example. But Holland America is owned … Read more
Side-by-side cruising is a term I hadn’t heard of until very recently. A side-by-side cruise is when a traveller books two separate cruises on different ships. Usually, these ships sail from the same port, one after the other. I have never done this, mostly because it’s hard for me to stay away from home for … Read more
ad – This content was created on a hosted press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I found out that Norwegian Spirit, the first ship I ever cruised on, was having a massive $100 million upgrade, I knew I had to get back onboard. I was … Read more
A first cruise is an exciting experience, but it can feel a little overwhelming with all the information online you may be bombarded with. In this article, we look at seven tips that will help make your first cruise an enjoyable and memorable trip rather than a nerve-wracking one! #1. Choose the Right Cruise for … Read more