If you are considering a cruise with MSC, you may be wondering if food is included. I have been on many cruises with MSC and I love the value for money that you get on MSC Cruises. Do MSC Cruises Include Meals? MSC Cruises include the cost of breakfast lunch and dinner in the cruise … Read more
I successfully used the MSC Status Match program to transfer my Norwegian Cruise Line loyalty status to MSC, and I have been enjoying the perks on MSC cruises ever since! In this post, we look at how you can apply. What is the MSC Status Match? MSC Status Match is a program from MSC Cruises … Read more
In this post, we look at the differences I have noticed between the cruise lines Costa and MSC. Both are Italian cruise lines, and both offer very good value for money. They are very different from British or American cruise lines though. I have taken many cruises with MSC, and two with Costa Cruises. One … Read more
This review is based on my experience of nine MSC cruises, ten Norwegian cruises and five with Royal Caribbean. I will compare my cruising experiences below. The differences are related to the following: #1 Languages Spoken Onboard Norwegian / Royal Caribbean If you cruise with NCL/Royal Caribbean, you will rarely hear announcements in any language … Read more
There was a time, not too long ago, that it was accepted that if you booked a cruise holiday you would completely be out of contact and away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. Things have really changed in the past few years. Cruise ships offer Wi-Fi services onboard, so you can keep … Read more
There are lots of health benefits to taking a cruise holiday. The health benefits go far beyond just having time to put your feet up or relax on deck. When people think of cruising, they often associate it with overindulging at the buffet, sitting about or relaxing by the pool. There are many opportunities to … Read more
Cruises are great! They suit so many people, and I am not surprised that millions choose to cruise every year. Even if you are a regular cruiser, there might be certain costs that could catch you out. In this article, we look at things that you need to look out for that could cost extra. … Read more
If you have children, grandchildren, or other children in the family, you might be wondering whether a cruise would be a good option for your family holiday/ vacation. I have been cruising since I was a child, and now I take my nieces on cruises. They love it as much as I did. I also … Read more
When you book your cruise, it is easy to think that everything will be included, but this is rarely the case – particularly when it comes to drinks. You might have been reading about drinks packages, and be wondering whether you need to buy one. You could be thinking you might have no access to … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering what there is to do when onboard. Cruise ship entertainment varies a lot by cruise line but some common types are found on many ships. In this post, we will explore what you are likely to do with your time onboard as well as some … Read more
I have taken many many cruises around the Mediterranean. There are lots of reasons why I keep returning again and again. In this article, we explore some of those reasons and why I think you should cruise there too. #1 The Different Countries You Can Visit You can visit a great many different countries in … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can stay in touch with family and friends back home by using your phone in the normal way. In this article, we explain how and when you can use your mobile/cell phone when cruising – and explain the extra charges that you … 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
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
If you’re someone who gets seasick easily, you will want to book the best cabin to minimise any risk of seasickness. The last thing you want is to feel the motion of the ship all day and night, leaving you feeling unwell and spoiling your cruise! I do get seasick – but I never go … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most controversial cruise ships in the world where only 4% of guests spoke English. The ship I was cruising on was the Costa Smeralda built in 2019. Smeralda actually means “Emerald” in Italian. The Costa Smeralda actually has the lowest Cruise Critic rating I’ve … Read more
The average inside cabin on a cruise ship is around half the size of the average hotel room in the US. When I cruised on Carnival Magic in 2022, I booked the smallest and cheapest cabin on the entire ship. I booked a “guaranteed” inside cabin, as I was interested to see what I would … Read more
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
I love cruising and I love Christmas but when I booked an MSC cruise that included Christmas day onboard I didn’t know what to expect. Christmas is a big deal and the decision to spend it on a cruise was definitely a risk of sorts – you can’t re-do Christmas if it goes wrong. My … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises, you’ll always see beautiful people enjoying their balcony cabins. Over 1/3rd of people cruising on modern ships though aren’t enjoying the balcony life – a huge percentage of cruise ship cabins don’t even have windows. The average hotel room in the US is 95% bigger than the average cruise … Read more