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 …
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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 …