When you think about cruising to Norway, you might think of fjords, waterfalls, and pretty coastal towns. It’s a stunning destination, no matter how or when you visit. If you’re looking for an intimate, immersive, and more personal experience, a small cruise line might be the best choice for your Norwegian adventure. Here’s why smaller … Read more
ad – DISCLAIMER: I was invited onboard Norwegian Encore on a press trip. I recently went on a cruise sailing across Alaska and I stayed in a balcony cabin. Normally I’m happy with an inside cabin or perhaps an ocean view, but as I was expecting beautiful Alaskan scenery and travelling 4300 miles from home, … Read more
I recently took a four-day trip down the coast of Norway on the Havila Polaris. Polaris is a Norwegian Coastal Ferry built in 2023. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have been built between 2021 and 2023. They sail along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to … Read more
I recently disembarked a cruise on a battery-powered ship that visited 21 different ports in 4 days. The journey took us from Tromsø up in the Arctic Circle all the way down to Bergen – and I took this cruise in the middle of winter. I saw and did things on the trip that have … Read more
#1 Havila Have Four New, Purpose Built Ships Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have been built between 2021 and 2023. They sail along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes and back. Rival companies ships doing the same routes may be decades older… #2 “Eco-Friendly” … Read more
If you are taking a cruise to Norway in the winter you might be wondering what to pack. It can be particularly tricky if you aren’t from a cold climate but it’s very important that you get it right. I’ve just got back from a Norwegian Coastal Cruise with Havila and this post includes everything … Read more
In an email shared with customers on the 12th of January 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that they are making changes to the currency exchanges onboard their ships. What is Changing? Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they will discontinue foreign currency exchange services on board their ships. There will be nowhere else for guests … Read more
Unbelievable as it may seem, you can try Go Karting on a cruise ship and I did! Some of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newer, bigger ships have Go Kart Tracks on the top two – or sometimes the top three decks. Which Norwegian Ships Have Go Karts? There are five Norwegian ships that have Go Kart … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I have just disembarked a cruise on Norwegian Prima after a wonderful trip to Bermuda. We sailed from New York City, a great experience. Whilst I stayed in a midship balcony cabin, there are plenty of other … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the most exciting cruise ships in the world. I braved the 10-deck drop slide and raced other passengers around a three-storey race track on the top decks. The cruise was onboard the newest Norwegian cruise ship, Norwegian Prima and even though I’ve been cruising with Norwegian since … Read more
When I embarked Norwegian Prima in New York City I thought I knew what to expect. I took my first cruise with Norwegian when I was 11 years old and I’ve been on 9 Norwegian ships since then. It only took me a few seconds to realise though that this ship was very different to … Read more
I’ve been cruising for years and have stayed in balcony cabins on Norwegian cruise ships in the past, so when I boarded the Norwegian Prima and found my cabin, I thought I knew what to expect. Disclosure: I was invited onboard this cruise and didn’t pay for my cruise fare, all opinions are my own. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. In this article, we look at what you will get if you book a standard balcony cabin. We stayed in Standard Balcony Cabin number 13730 – which was in the middle of … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on Norwegian Prima where I took a journey through food that included some seriously impressive cruise ship tech, and some immersive dining experiences that I will never forget. I even tested a few new cruise food concepts along the way that I’ve never seen before on a ship – or … 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
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how much Norwegian Fjords cruises actually cost. I’ve been on many Fjords cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post, we will look at the prices of Norwegian Fjords cruises on the following cruise lines: MSC Cruises, … Read more
In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Norwegian Epic. I cruised in the Norwegian Epic in an inside cabin and had family members staying in a balcony cabin. The Norwegian Epic’s cabins are some of the most controversial. The bathroom design is unlike any other I have ever seen. … Read more
In this article, we will explore all public areas onboard the Norwegian Encore. The tour begins with the restaurants on lower levels and ends on the highest deck. Information about each venue has been included as well – as are my experiences cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line. This can help you decide if the Norwegian … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line you may be wondering if there will be formal nights. I’ve cruised with Norwegian Cruise Line many times and their relaxed approach to dining and dress codes is one of the reasons that I choose to cruise with them time and time again. Do Norwegian … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I’ve cruised with NCL over 14 times and have used a variety of laundry options onboard. Do Norwegian Cruise Line Have a Self-Serve Laundry? Norwegian Cruise Line provides laundry services for … Read more