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I try cruises so you can decide if they’re right for you, without spending your own time and money figuring it out. ❤️🥳
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Latest cruise reviews, tips & guides
Do Bigger Cruise Ships Mean Longer Lines?
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…
Do You Really Need Cruise Cover for a River Cruise? Here’s What You Might Not Know!
If you have ever considered taking a river cruise, you might wonder if you need to buy cruise-specific travel insurance. Some people assume that that…
7 Important Things to Know Before Your First Marella Cruise
It is no secret that I love a Marella cruise, the ships, the destinations, the food, and the entertainment is some of the best at…
Pizza, Pasta & Bread in a Plant Pot – Why I Kept Going Back to This Restaurant (Marella Cruises)
When I was on Marella Discovery 2, most people headed straight to the buffet or main dining room to eat, but there’s a restaurant that…
Planning a British Isles Cruise? Don’t Get Caught Out by the Weather!
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…
These Cruise Lines Are NOT Owned by American Companies: A Hidden Gem Guide
Note: This post was first written in 2017 and is updated once a year (ish). I love both American cruise lines and non-American cruise lines….
Most People Get ‘Side by Side’ Cruising Wrong – Here’s What it Really Means
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…
This Ship Had a $100,000,000 Upgrade – Still my Favourite?
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…
7 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Cruise
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…
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