The Pros and Cons of Booking a Balcony vs. An Inside Cabin
When booking your cruise, choosing the type of cabin is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. The type of cabin will have a big impact …
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Can You Feel The Cruise Ship Moving When Onboard?
People often ask me whether they will feel any movement when they are onboard a cruise ship. It may surprise you to hear that I am one of the most …
What Is Included On A Bike And Barge Cruise?(Food, Excursions, Bike Hire and More)
I have taken two wonderful “Barge, Bike and Cruise” sailings on an ex-1930s cargo ship named Merlijn. Both involved cycling up to 50km/31 miles each day through the German countryside. …
9 Reasons Why You Should Get an Early Check In Time – (And 4 Reasons to Not To)
With most cruise lines, you can check in online prior to your cruise, and select a check in time. How long before your cruise you can do this varies from …
Can You Take a Dog or a Cat on a Cruise?
People often ask me, can I bring my cat or dog with me when I cruise? I have a cat, Hudson – and a dog, Rolo – and I know …
UK Cruisers Keep Making This Passport Mistake and Being Denied Boarding
There have been lots of news headlines recently about cruisers from the UK being caught out by the “passport 10-year rule”. In this article, we look at what this rule …
Here’s Everything I Ate on a Luxury River Cruise (Main Meals, Buffet and More)
I booked a luxury cruise on the Uniworld river ship, SS La Venezia, in a sale. Normally this trip would have been out of my price range, but I got …
Where Do Marella Cruises Sail? (2024 and Beyond)
Marella is a British cruise line that offers good value all-inclusive cruise packages, with flights, transfers, and drinks included as standard. I’ve cruised with them 5x! As Marella is a …
5 Food and Drink Costs That Catch Out Unsuspecting Cruisers
Cruises are great! They suit so many people, and I am not surprised that millions choose to cruise every year. Even if you are a regular cruiser, there might be …
5 Surprising Reasons Why Cruises Are the Best Family Getaway with Kids!
If you have children, grandchildren, or other children in the family, you might be wondering whether a cruise would be a good option for your family holiday/ vacation. I have …
I Took a Summer Cruise To Norway – Here’s What I Packed (Clothes, Accessories & More)
Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to …
This is What Cruise Lines Spend Your Cruise Fare on (Real Breakdown)
If you’ve ever booked a cruise, you might have wondered what the cruise line is actually spending your money on. Of course, costs and profits may vary from year to …
Why Cruise Lines Sell Ships to Other Cruise Lines (Average Lifespan and More)
I have sailed on many older cruise ships that started their lives as cruise ships for different Cruise Lines The largest cruise companies, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, …
9 Things You’re Agreeing to When You Book a Cruise Without Realising
When you book a cruise, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions of the cruise line – but most people say they have never read about or even knew …
Leaving a Cruise in an Emergency – What Happens Next? (PASSENGER INTERVIEW and Advice)
In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to …
11 Differences Between MSC, Norwegian And Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
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 …