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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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Why You’re (Probably) Not Getting A Free Cabin Upgrade
Lots of people believe that if they are loyal to a cruiseline, very lucky, or extra polite, they might get a free cabin upgrade. Unfortunately,…
Do You Need To Be Able To Swim To Go On A Cruise?
You’re often surrounded by water as far as the eye can see when you take a cruise, so surely you need to be able to…
With THOUSANDS Onboard, Do Cruise Ships Ever Run Out Of Food?
With ships getting bigger and bigger, many with thousands of passengers onboard, have you ever wondered whether food could run out, especially when they are…
Cruise Lines That Still Make You Share Dinner Tables With Strangers (And Ones That Don’t)
A lot of people worry they’ll be seated with strangers every night on a cruise. For some, that’s enough to put them off booking altogether….
Do You REALLY Have To Dress Up On A Cruise?
Many people imagine cruises are very formal, and think it will be all suits, ballgowns, and strict dress codes every night. This is one of…
I Had A Butler On A Cruise… (What I Wish I Knew)
Having a butler on your cruise sounds very fancy – and it is not something I had ever wished for, or dreamt about! When I…
I Booked The Cheapest Cabin on a Luxury Cruise Ship
I recently went on a luxury cruise where I stayed in the cheapest and smallest cabin on the entire ship. The decision to book this…
How To Avoid Booking a Cruise With Lots of Kids Onboard (Without Booking An Adults-Only Cruise)
Many people assume the only way to avoid children on a cruise is to book an adult-only cruise ship or cruise line. Even on mainstream…
Don’t Book The Wrong P&O Cruise Ship – I Tried 5 To Compare
Most people think all P&O cruise ships are basically the same…but they’re definitely not! I’ve cruised on five different ships in the fleet. The differences…
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