I took a European river cruise on a cruise line that cost around 1/3rd of most other river cruise lines. It was a very eventful cruise in lots of ways and a few very odd things did happen. Normally, if you want to take a European river cruise, you’re looking at £300, £400 per night. … Read more
If you are considering a river cruise with TUI onboard the TUI Maya, TUI Skyla, or TUI Isla, you may be wondering which cabin to pick. There is a range of cabins available, from those below the waterline to much larger cabins on higher decks. I recently took a cruise onboard the TUI Skyla and spent … Read more
If you are taking a river cruise with TUI, you may be wondering how much the drinks cost onboard. I’ve taken two river cruises onboard the TUI Skyla, and below are menus from both the main lounge and the club lounge when I was onboard. All drinks prices are inclusive of VAT and service charges. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may wonder if you can bring a clothes steamer on board the ship. Clothes steamers are used to remove the creases from clothes before you wear them and are an alternative to traditional ironing methods. Most cruise lines prohibit irons from being brought on board because of safety risks. … Read more
When P&O Cruises first announced that they would be launching a cruise ship called Iona, she was promised to be the ‘start of a new era in travel’. She cost £700 million pounds to build and expectations were definitely high. P&O Cruises have been sailing since the 1970s, Iona was designed to be dramatically different … Read more
A couple of my friends took their first cruise and when they came back we spoke about the trip, they were very polite but I could tell that they didn’t have a good time. The cruise had been built up in their minds so much, and they’d looked forward to it for so long, they … Read more
It’s not easy to get banned from a cruise line, but it happens a lot more than you’d think. The question is are the people who got lifetime bands being reckless and they deserved it – or did they make an honest mistake, the consequences of which they’ll have to live with forever? In this … Read more
If you have spent any time around boats or ships you may have heard the terms used interchangeably. Despite this boats and ships aren’t the same and there are a number of distinct and fundamental differences. In history, there have been many theories on the classification criteria but now there are generally accepted rules as … Read more
If you have ever considered a last-minute cruise you may be wondering if it is possible to book a cruise on the day of departure. In this article find out everything you need to know. Can You Book a Cruise on Departure Day? As a general rule, it is not possible to book a cruise … Read more
You may be wondering if the cruise ships have anchors. The majority of boats and ships do, but with the vast size of cruise ships, are anchors needed in the same way? Cruise ship anchors usually can’t be seen from the shore, and if you’ve been on a cruise ship, it’s unlikely that you have … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering which plug sockets will be in the cabin. The below post details the plug sockets found onboard the cruise ships from all major cruise lines. It’s important to know which plug sockets will be in your cabin as it’s likely you’ll need to bring travel … Read more
You’d like to book a cruise? AMAZING! Let’s get you the best price on your next cruise. In order to find the right cruise for you, we need to know where you live. Please click on the button above. Looking to book a cruise with Marella or TUI? They are the only cruise lines that … Read more
Hey! I’m Emma.I’m a Cruise Blogger andYouTuber from the UK. If you’re looking to explore the world by ship, you’ve come to the right place. I’m all about showing you how to get the most out of cruising without breaking the bank. But, before we get into all the cruisey things, let me tell you … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how the cruise line knows where their passengers are. A cruise line must know where the passengers are at any given time so that they don’t leave anybody behind or let anybody onto the ship that shouldn’t be there. Most Cruise lines keep track of … Read more
If you are considering a Baltic cruise, you probably have a lot of questions. I’ve been on two Baltic cruises and I’d wholeheartedly recommend these itineraries. It is a beautiful part of the world. Several things are specific to Baltic cruises that it is good to know about before you cruise. In this post, we … Read more
This post is brought to you by cruise ship employee Iris from LifeOfIris.com When you think of food onboard a cruise ship you might imagine fancy dining rooms and incredible buffets, but what about the crew? Do cruise ship employees get free food? Is the food the same as the passengers? In this post, we … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise and have previously stayed in a hotel on land, you may be wondering how they compare. In this post, we’re going to have a look at the physical differences between hotel rooms and cruise ship cabins, and also have a look at what is included in a cruise, … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may be wondering how old you need to be to gamble in the onboard casino or play games like Bingo. The age restrictions can vary by cruise line and destination and – doesn’t always follow the regulations of the country that the cruise ship is visiting. How Old … Read more
If you are looking at taking a cruise you may be wondering what an interior cabin is and if you should book one. When cruise lines advertise cruise prices they almost always advertise the price for an interior cabin. I’ve stayed in interior, often called inside, cabins on a number of occasions and usually recommend … Read more
In this article you’ll find all cruise ships sold in 2020 split by cruise line. This page is being constantly updated. Have Royal Caribbean sold any cruise ships in 2020? Royal Caribbean have not sold any of the cruise ships from their current fleet in 2020. Royal Caribbean did take back two cruise ships from … Read more