In this article, we will look at extra ways of saving money when you are ready to actually book your cruise. I always want to make sure I get the best value for money possible! To make additional savings on your cruise fare, I recommend the use of Cashback websites and looking for online discount … Read more
Types Of Cabin Available In this article we look at the main types of cabins available, and ways to save money without necessarily downgrading your cabin type. I am a big fan of booking the cheapest inside cabin but there are ways you can sail in an ocean view or balcony cabin and still get … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Celestyal Cruises you may be wondering what a typical day onboard is like. I loved my Celestyal cruise – but it was very different from cruising with an American or British cruise line. I took a 4-night “Iconic Aegean” itinerary onboard the Celestyal Olympia from Pireaus in 2019. … Read more
Cruiselines Want to Appeal to Younger Audiences In recent years, cruise lines have made a real effort to appeal to a younger passenger demographic! Cruise ships are getting larger and larger and it’s not unusual to find cruise ships with Go-Kart tracks, Zip lines, Waterslides, amazing Broadway-style theatre shows, clubs, bars – and a huge … Read more
I’ve been cruising since I was a child but when I wanted to take my first cruise with my friends, and suggested the idea to them, they had some funny ideas about cruising. Many of my friends were under the impression that on a cruise you will be constantly seasick, crammed in with other passengers, … Read more
If you are booking a cruise, you may see the term “Guaranteed Cabin” as an option when booking. You may be wondering what this actually means, and is it something you should consider? In this article, we explore guaranteed cabins and look at examples of guaranteed cabins I have been allocated. I always book guaranteed … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you have booked will have a fridge. In this article, we look at which cruise lines put a fridge or mini bar into your room, and what they can be used for. Do Cruise Ship Cabins Have Fridges? Most cruise lines do usually … Read more
If you are planning to book a cruise, you will need to think about buying travel insurance to cover the trip. If you don’t do this, you may end up losing your money if you need to cancel – or worse still – end up with a huge bill should something go wrong! Some cruise … Read more
If you have booked a cruise that sails from Southampton, you may be looking for somewhere safe to park your car whilst you are away. There are lots of different options. In this article, we explore some of the more popular options and talk about my, and my family’s, first-hand experiences with these car parks. … Read more
If you are sailing from the Horizon, City or Mayflower Terminals and you are looking for easy, convenient car parking AB Car Parks may be a good option for you. I have personally used AB parking many times and would recommend it. It isn’t the cheapest option but is very convenient. These car parks are … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises they’ll always show you the newest and the biggest ships. The average lifespan on a cruise ship is close to 30 years – and almost all major cruise lines have cruise ships that are well over 20 years old. I usually cruise on new, big cruise ships but when … Read more
I took what may have been the shortest and weirdest cruise in history, on a ship that was planned to have been scrapped in 2020. She was saved from the scrapyard by the new British cruise line Ambassador and I had booked a 3-night mini break onboard the ship. Our cruise was cancelled 4 hours … Read more
If you have booked a cruise you may find that the cruise line you are sailing with encourage you to use their app. You may be asked to download it pre-cruise or it may only be available onboard. Cruise lines do this because they can easily share information with you and it saves them time … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Azamara, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have just returned from a cruise on the Azamara Onward. Do Azamara Cruise Ships Have Self-Service Laundries? Azamara have self-service laundries on board all of their cruise ships. These are available for … Read more
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If you are taking a cruise with teenagers or as a teenager yourself, you may be wondering about the age restrictions on cruise ship Spas. Cruise ship Spas often have different age restrictions for their thermal areas, cosmetic treatments, and massages, in this post we will explore all mainstream cruise lines and their restrictions. I … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering which type of soda is served onboard. I am a big Pepsi Max fan so am always looking for Pepsi when I cruise – but I will happily drink Coke if Pepsi isn’t available. Coke is a far better alternative than no cola at all….. … Read more
If you are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise, you may be wondering about the food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are all included at no extra cost. I took a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, and in this post, we will look at everything I ate in the main dining room, buffet, … Read more
I’ve just disembarked from a three-night 90s-themed cruise, on which we saw and did things that would be unthinkable on any other mainstream cruise. I originally booked this cruise way back in 2019, for years I’d promised my friends this amazing party filled with 90s bands and sunshine and fancy dress. I’d brought 5 first-time … Read more
If you are considering a TUI river cruise, you may be wondering what is included. I did, and have recently returned from a river cruise on the TUI Skyla. In this post, I will tell you what is included, and mention other costs that you may incur along the way. I have sailed with … Read more