On my last cruise, I conquered my fear of heights by plunging down a 10-storey slide! I challenged the fear of speed racing around a three-story Go-Kart track in the middle of the ocean. Some of the things I did were both very high AND very fast! As soon as I embarked Norwegian Prima I … Read more
I have been lucky enough to cruise l to some wonderful destinations, but one that undoubtedly stands out is Bermuda. In this article, we discover the top eight reasons why this beautiful island should be on your cruise itinerary. I recently got back from a wonderful trip on Norwegian Prima where we sailed to Bermuda … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can look forward to views of the ocean and the ports that you’ll be visiting. That is not what happened on my last cruise though because I stayed in what is called a “Neighbourhood Balcony Cabin.” Although my cabin did have a balcony, it … Read more
If you are planning a cruise with Celebrity, you may be considering booking an Infinite Veranda Stateroom. Here we take a closer look at these cabins and see how they compare to a standard balcony cabin found on other cruise ships. What is an Infinite Veranda Cabin? Instead of a standard balcony stateroom with a … Read more
If You are sailing on a Celebrity cruise ship, you may be wondering which laundry services are available onboard. I sailed on the Celebrity Edge in July 2023. She is an “Edge Class” ship, launched by Celebrity in 2018. She has 15 decks and can accommodate just under three thousand passengers. She has two sister … Read more
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When Is The cheapest Month to Go On A Cruise? You may be wondering which is the cheapest time of year to go on a cruise holiday. It all depends really on where you want to go in the world. In this article we look at popular places to visit, and when you are most … Read more
Normally when I embark on a cruise, I make sure I have packed my summer clothes and maybe some swimwear so that I can jump straight into the pool when I reach the sunny climes! That isn’t what happened on my last cruise to Norway, though. I travelled in March from the UK, and when … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise, you may be wondering how long you’ll get to spend in each port of call. The amount of time a cruise ship spends in port can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the itinerary, the size of the ship, and the port’s facilities. I’ve been on cruises where … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a traditional British cruise, despite very much not being a traditional person! We had formal nights and dress codes, and I had to share my dinner table with strangers at a set time. I also came across a few strange rules which I was not expecting! Planning My Fred Olsen Cruise This … Read more
I’ve been cruising since I was a child but when I wanted to take my first cruise with my friends, and suggested the idea to them, they had some funny ideas about cruising. Many of my friends were under the impression that on a cruise you will be constantly seasick, crammed in with other passengers, … Read more
If you are planning a cruise to see the Northern Lights, you may be wondering what you need to bring. It definitely isn’t an easy trip to pack for and preparation is key. I’ve just disembarked a 9 nine-night cruise from the UK where we sailed into the arctic circle. In this post, I will … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you have booked will have a fridge. In this article, we look at which cruise lines put a fridge or mini bar into your room, and what they can be used for. Do Cruise Ship Cabins Have Fridges? Most cruise lines do usually … Read more
If considering a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you book will be soundproof. I’ve been cruising since I was 11 and In this article, we look at this question and highlight things to consider before you choose and book your cabin. I’ve had cabins with varying degrees of soundproofing! Are Cruise Ship Cabins … Read more
When on a cruise ship, you may wonder whether it is possible to visit the bridge and see what goes on. In this article, we look at when and how this is possible. What is the Ships Bridge? The Bridge is a room at the front of the ship from which the ship is commanded. … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Costa Cruises, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have just returned from a cruise on Costa Smeralda, which is one of Costa’s more modern cruise ships. It was launched in 2019. Do Costa Cruise Ships Have Self-Service Laundries? Costa … Read more
If you have booked a cruise you may find that the cruise line you are sailing with encourage you to use their app. You may be asked to download it pre-cruise or it may only be available onboard. Cruise lines do this because they can easily share information with you and it saves them time … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Azamara, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have just returned from a cruise on the Azamara Onward. Do Azamara Cruise Ships Have Self-Service Laundries? Azamara have self-service laundries on board all of their cruise ships. These are available for … Read more
A couple of months ago, I was set a challenge. Two of my friends said that they’d like to come on a cruise with me and even though I’ve been cruising for years, picking a first cruise for somebody else is not easy. The pressure was on because they were trusting me, not just with … 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