If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering if you can board at a port of call rather than the embarkation port. This depends on a number of factors – and the cruise line, and where the ship is sailing. Can You Board a Cruise at A Port of Call? It is usually … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how you can stay in contact with your family and friends at home whilst you are away. There are a number of ways that you can do this, and I have tried all of them when cruising in the past. In this article, we will … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering how much Caribbean cruises ACTUALLY cost. I’ve been on many Caribbean cruises and have spent years learning how to cruise on a budget. In this post, we will look at the prices of Caribbean cruises on the following cruise lines: We will also look at … Read more
If you’re considering an MSC cruise you may be looking at the MSC Meraviglia. I’ve cruised on the ship twice and she is one of my favourite MSC Cruise ships. In this article we will explore all public areas of the ship, the bars, restaurants, lounges, pools and more. MSC Meraviglia’s Sister Ships MSC Meraviglia … Read more
On a cruise, there are lots of situations where you can get things for free but the cruise line wants you to pay for them. On average a cruiser will spend 50% of their cruise fare again onboard in onboard spends – but you can easily make savings. I LOVE cruising cheaply, and I prefer … Read more
If you are considering a British Isles cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. The unpredictable weather can make packing for a British Isles cruise a little harder than other locations but I have successfully managed it. I will tell you everything I packed in this article. I took British Isles cruises … Read more
Marella Cruises are a British cruise line who focus on friendly, straightforward cruising. I’ve cruised on many different cruise lines, and I consistently recommend Marella to my friends and family. If you’ve watched any of my YouTube videos or have read any other posts on this site you’ll know that Marella is one of my … Read more
If you are considering your first river cruise, you might be wondering what you actually get for your money. I’ve been on quite a few river cruises and I am always incredibly impressed with the value for money that they offer. During this article, we will look into everything that a river cruise fare includes. … Read more
If you are considering taking a river cruise you may be wondering if you’ll find the onboard experience boring. I’ve taken quite a few river cruises, ranging from luxury to budget, and I haven’t found any of them boring! In this post we will look at life onboard a river cruise – so that you … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or Marella Cruises you may be wondering how they compare to each other. I’ve been on multiple cruises with the two cruise lines and in this post, we will cover the biggest differences between the two. What is the difference between P&O Cruises and Marella … Read more
If you are considering a cruise to the Caribbean, you may be wondering if you can cruise to Cuba. I’ve visited Cuba and it was brilliant, I’d recommend it to anybody who is able to go. That said, not everybody is able to cruise to Cuba. I took a family holiday to Cuba in 2010, … Read more
In this guide, we explore 20 of the largest cruise lines by passenger numbers. The cruise lines featured in this guide are based in the USA, UK and Europe and it is possible to cruise with all speaking only English. This list includes only budget and mainstream cruise lines. This post contains affiliate links that … Read more
If you are a smoker (or want to avoid smoke when you cruise) you may be wondering which cruise lines allow smoking on their balconies. I’ve personally cruised on cruise lines where smoking on balconies is allowed Can You Smoke on Cruise Ship Balconies? Four cruise lines still allow you to smoke on their ship’s … Read more
Cruises are often advertised as ‘all-inclusive’ but this all-inclusive fare rarely includes alcohol. There are a number of cruise lines, however, that do. In this post, we will be looking at the cruise lines that include alcohol as standard in the cruise fare. Many cruise lines do offer drinks packages that, when purchased in advance, … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Celestyal Cruises, you may be wondering what the dress code onboard is. I took my first cruise with Celestyal a couple of years ago and had many questions regarding what to wear. I’m hoping to get back on another Celestyal cruise very soon! In this post, we will … Read more
On cruises with Royal Caribbean, P&O, and Cunard it is possible to use Tesco Clubcard points to pay for your cruise. The value of the Clubcard points are usually doubled, meaning that £1 worth of Clubcard points will usually pay for £2 worth of cruise. Which Cruise Lines Accept Tesco Clubcard Points as Payment? Royal … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering how much Mediterranean cruises ACTUALLY cost. I’ve been on 3 Mediterranean cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise. In this post we will look at the prices of Mediterranean cruises on the following cruise lines: Costa Cruises, Marella … Read more
If you are looking to book a cruise you may have come across “Repositioning” cruises. Repositioning cruises offer great value for money but they start and end in different places, so are not always the most convenient option. I have been on a few repositioning cruises and in this post, we will explore what a … Read more
If you have been on a cruise you have probably seen a member of staff called the Cruise Director on board. You may be wondering who they are and what they do on board the ship. To answer these questions I interviewed a cruise director who has worked on multiple Royal Caribbean ships and surveyed … Read more
Have you ever considered booking a mystery cruise? There are many advantages to booking a cruise where you don’t know the full itinerary – but there are some disadvantages too. In this post, we will look at what types of mystery cruises are available and look at the benefits/drawbacks of a cruise like this. What … Read more