If you are considering a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering how she compares to Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway. I’ve sailed on all three ships, and in this post will talk about the differences and similarities between each. How Does Norwegian Encore Compare to Breakaway & Getaway? Norwegian Encore is very similar to … Read more
I’ve been cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line since I was a child, the thing that really keeps me coming back time and time again is the flexible approach to dining. I love the lack of dress codes and the variety of food available onboard Norwegian Ships If you’re considering your first cruise with Norwegian Cruise … Read more
If you are planning a cruise on Norwegian Encore you may be wondering what the difference is between a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin and a Standard Balcony cabin. I was lucky enough to cruise on Norwegian Encore in a Mini-Suite Balcony cabin. I was also able to tour a Standard Balcony Cabin, during this post, we … Read more
In June 2018, I took my first cruise around the Norwegian Fjords on P&O’s Britannia. Since then, I have returned time and time again. In this post, I’ll share with you things I wish I had known before my first cruise to Norway This Includes: When is the best time to cruise the Norwegian Fjords? … 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
If you’re setting off on your first cruise – or your first cruise with a new cruise line, the dining options can be confusing! I always like to know how things work before I cruise, so below I have explained the dining options onboard NCL ships. Dining on NCL is easy, it’s “Freestyle.” This basically … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Was Founded in 1966 When Norwegian Cruise Line reached 50 years of age, they launched a #NorwegiansFirst50 campaign which saw people from all over the world sharing their NCL cruising memories. It’s honestly hard for me to imagine 50 years, strange to think that the company is over double my age! Despite … Read more
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If you’re taking your first cruise with NCL below are 7 things that I think you should know. I love Norwegian and have been cruising with them since I was 11 when I was lucky enough to cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Spirit. NCL’s cruising style is all about relaxation and being able to … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Cunard you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have sailed on Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria, I only have Queen Elizabeth left to try! Cunard is a formal cruise line with a strict dress code in force after … Read more
So many people worry about getting seasick when they cruise. I do get seasick, but have only felt really ill on a handful of occasions. I certainly don’t go on a cruise expecting to feel rough! I recently took a Transatlantic crossing on the world’s last Ocean Liner, Queen Mary 2, with my brother and … Read more
Some people would be surprised to find out that I do sometimes suffer from seasickness. I am a very motion-sick person in general. I can feel ill in taxis, sitting and travelling backwards on trains, in cars, ferries or cruise ships. I am completely used to it and accept it. In this article, we look … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise, where I stayed in the smallest cabin on the entire ship. It has a feature that I’ve never seen on a cruise ship before, and although my cabin is inside, it’s definitely not what you imagine when you hear the words “inside cabin“. I spent most of the week trying … Read more
2024 certainly was a year of cruising variety for me. I took ocean cruises, river cruises, a trip on a Norwegian ferry and even stayed on a floating hospital! Ever wondered how much I paid for each one or how long I was onboard for? In this post, I share all! Please be aware all … Read more
I often book “Guaranteed” cabins for me or my family when I cruise. This saves money – and that money can be used for things like drinks, speciality meals or excursions instead. I fully appreciate that this approach isn’t for everyone, some travellers like to carefully pick their cabin location and study the deck plans … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Fred. Olsen’s smallest ship, Balmoral, you might be wondering whether an inside cabin would suit you. My parents booked a last-minute cruise on her and booked the cheapest cabin onboard. This is what they thought of that cabin. This review is based on cabin 4151 on the Coral … Read more
Drumroll please… Last night, I attended the Cruise Critic UK awards, and below are a few of the winners: The winner of best new cruise ship at this years Cruise Critic awards was… Cunard’s Queen Anne! 👏🏼👏🏼 Having been onboard recently I think I’d agree with that one. She’s the first new Cunard ship in 14 years! 🤵🏼♀️🥳 Best Cabins: Celebrity Cruises Best Dining: Virgin Voyages Best Entertainment: Royal Caribbean International Best for Families: P&O Cruises Best Nightlife: MSC Cruises Best…
In December 2024, Cruise Critic U.K. revealed its 2024 Best in Cruise Awards winners. They highlighted the best in cruising as selected by Cruise Critic’s international editorial team. Cruise Critic Combines Editors’ Picks and Cruisers’ Choice Awards Cruise Critic has been running its awards for 16 years, naming winners across four key areas – Mainstream, … Read more