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How to Find Cheap Cruises as a Solo Traveller (Without Paying a Fortune!)
Cruising alone might sound amazing, total freedom, your own space onboard, and no compromises. But when you look at the prices, you might change your…
How the Cruise Industry Has Changed Since the Costa Concordia: Why It Couldn’t Happen Now
On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia struck a rock off the coast of Giglio Island, Italy. The ship partially sank, 32 lives were lost,…
Video Shows Worlds First Water Rollercoaster on a Cruise Ship – I Was Launched at 30MPH!
Norwegian Aqua cruise ship is new for 2025, and I was lucky enough to be invited on two sailings, before her inaugural voyage, to the USA….
I Upgraded to Marella’s Premium Drinks Package – Here’s Why
Marella Cruises includes a standard drinks package in the fare, which is already pretty generous – but when I last cruised with Marella, I decided…
I Cruised On The Most Formal Lines Brand New Ship – Cunard’s Queen Anne Review
I recently cruised with the most traditional cruise line there is, known for their strict dress codes, formal nights, ballroom dancing and afternoon tea. On…
Video Shows Cruise Ship Caught in Thick Fog – Using Foghorn Every 2 Minutes
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to sail on the Norwegian Aqua before the fare paying public got onboard for the inaugural…
Inside Cabin for 4 Adults? Here’s What No One Tells You!
Booking an inside cabin is often far cheaper than booking a balcony cabin. If you are cruising on a budget, an inside cabin can be…
My Cruise Skipped 12pm–1pm Most Days: Here’s Why
When I took a transatlantic crossing on the world’s last Ocean Liner, Queen Mary 2, we changed time zones most days at 12 p.m. This…
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The Cruise Globe, the world’s first free-to-use digital platform that allows global travellers to accurately map out their entire cruise history, smashed its first six month’s target with over…
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