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
If you’re looking to book a cruise you may be wondering if they are “All-inclusive.” I’ve been on a number of cruises ranging from premium to budget lines, what is included in the cruise fare varies dramatically from one to another. That is what we will explore in this post. Are Cruises All Inclusive? Cruises … Read more
I took a Mediterranean cruise onboard the MSC Meraviglia. In this post, I will be talking about my experience on the Himalayan Bridge rope course and the waterslides. Both activities at free to try at no additional cost. You can find my full ship review here: MSC Meraviglia, ship review. Both the ropes course and … Read more
In this post, I will be discussing all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Discovery. I will also share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my two-week Baltic cruise. In this post, we will cover: We also look at some cabins to avoid based on guest experiences. All the information in … Read more
In this post, I will discuss all cabin grades available onboard Britannia and share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my week-long cruise around the Norwegian Fjords. In this post we will cover: Inside cabins Sleeps up to: 4 Anybody who knows me knows that I am a lover of inside … Read more
If you are considering a Viking cruise, you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with Viking, and in this post, we will look at the most important inclusions. Viking Cruises WiFi Included Drinks Included With Meals Spa Access Included, Treatments Cost Extra Excursions Included (1 Per Port) Bottled Water … Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited by Viking to join them on a portion of their ‘Into the Midnight Sun’ cruise. The cruise would take us down to Bergen from Tromso at the top of Norway. Day 1 – Tromso! We flew to Tromso via Norway and had a night in Tromso before boarding … Read more
GUEST POST BY DAN FROM SOUTHAMPTON When cruising from Southampton you might travel down a day or two before your trip starts. If you enjoy watching the cruise ships sailing then this post is for you! Here is a list of seven places/ways you can go and watch the ships sailing from Southampton. 1. Mayflower … Read more
If you are considering a cruise onboard P&O’s Britannia – or maybe you already have one booked – this is the post for you. Below are 8 FREE things you MUST do onboard Britannia to make the most of your cruise. 1 – P&O Captains welcome drinks Don’t miss the Captain’s welcome drinks in the … Read more
What is a Thermal Spa Pass? Visiting the spa when cruising can be the ultimate chance to relax. Individual Spa Treatments like massages can be expensive on a cruise ship. Apart from the more traditional Spa treatments many cruise lines also offer ‘Thermal’ Spa passes. Thermal Spa Passes give you access to all of the … Read more
Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it a more “low-key” event than you are used to. Don’t expect to be served what, to a British or American cruiser would be considered a … Read more
My Preconceptions About MSC Food Before I first cruised with MSC, I was a little apprehensive. I had read a lot of reviews about MSC food which were less than complimentary. Once onboard I enjoyed the food. I didn’t experience any of the bad things that I had read about online. MSC food is certainly … Read more
This MSC Meraviglia ship review contains all public spaces, my cabin, bars, restaurants, pools, theatre, casino and more! (Lots of lovely pictures if you’re not in the mood to read words.) I have sailed on many MSC ships over the years – the larger new ships and smaller older ones. Meraviglia still has a special … Read more
The words ‘formal night’ strike fear into many. The formal dress codes conjure up images of traditional cruising, set dining and table sharing but this is not the case onboard Royal Caribbean cruises. Formal nights are still a part of many cruises. However, the requirements of the dress code vary a lot from cruise line … Read more
You Will Dock In Zeebrugge, Nowhere Near Bruge The closest port is Zeebrugge which is approximately a 30-minute drive from central Bruges. We made our way into Bruges using a shuttle service called Cruise Express which I organised prior to our visit and would thoroughly recommend. About Bruges Bruges is a gorgeous combination of cobbled streets, … Read more
My first Royal Caribbean cruise My first ever Royal Caribbean cruise was onboard the Independence of the Seas. I had booked the cruise to try Royal as I had heard really good things and wanted to experience them for myself. There was plenty to do onboard the ship, it was difficult to explore everything in … Read more
Many cruise lines sail from Barcelona, It is the biggest cruise port in the Mediterranean. Where do Cruise Ships Dock in Barcelona? NOW: Adossat Quay Terminals – Most Common There are five main cruise terminals in Barcelona, these are the Adossat Quay Terminals, and they are numbered A to E. All of the biggest, mainstream … Read more
If you are a regular cruiser, you will be used to using cruise cards onboard your cruise ship. You may have also many cards kept from previous voyages as souvenirs. It has become something of an obsession for many of us, who spend a lot of time collecting and displaying our cruise cards. If you’ve … Read more
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A balcony cabin is amazing to have. I have had one many times, and I enjoy it immensely. However, I don’t necessarily think a balcony is a “must-have”. If you’re anything like me, you might want to save a few pennies and often end up in an inside cabin. There are a few situations where … Read more