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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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5 Things I Hate About Cruise Line Excursions (And What I Do Instead)
I’ve done loads of cruise line excursions over the years. Some have been great, but often, I end up feeling disappointed. They aren’t cheap, and…
6,000 People On One Ship… Does It Actually Feel Crowded?
6,000 passengers on one cruise ship might sound ridiculous. That could be compared to a small town or a packed stadium. I would normally avoid…
Why “Cookies” And “Biscuits” Mean Completely Different Things In The UK
When I’m on a cruise and I tell people I’m looking for cookies, they might think I mean biscuits and am using the American word…
5 Cruise Tips I Ignore (And Why)
Every cruiser you ask seems to have a good “cruise tip” to pass on to you. Some of these are useful, but I totally ignore…
Do Seasickness Wristbands Actually Work? (Here’s My Honest Opinion)
Seasickness is one of the biggest worries people have before their first cruise. The question I get asked more than anything else is whether those…
Why Cruise Ship Cabin Walls Are Magnetic (And What I Actually Use Them For)
One of the first things many people notice when they step into a cruise cabin is that the walls are magnetic. It’s not something most…
Cruise Security Vs Airport Security – What’s Actually Different?
Most people assume cruise security is just like airport security. After going through both regularly, there are some big differences and a few things really…
Don’t Book A Noisy Cruise Cabin – Check These 5 Things First
When booking your cabin for your cruise, there are a few things to keep in mind. Where your cabin is on the ship – and…
I Tried Cruise Ship Drop Slides… One Didn’t Go To Plan
Every big new cruise ship launched seems to have more extreme attractions! Aquacoasters, drop slides, ropes courses, Go-Karts – there are plenty of things onboard…
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