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
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
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
Adult-only cruises are very popular for lots of reasons. Many people want to totally relax when they are away, and although it’s great to have children around, sometimes you just want some peace and quiet! Some cruise lines, like Virgin Voyages, are completely adult-only. Others, like Marella and P&O, have adult-only ships in their fleets. … Read more
Some cruise lines offer a money-back guarantee. You can ask for a full refund if you don’t love your cruise! As you would expect, many terms and conditions apply to these refunds – but booking a cruise with these lines can offer you greater peace of mind. Maybe consider the cruise lines below for greater … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Bolette you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I have just disembarked a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, after a wonderful adventure to Norway “In Search of the Northern Lights”. Whilst I stayed in a midship balcony cabin, on deck 8. I had a friend with … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, you may be wondering if a balcony suite cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard Bolette and I stayed in a balcony cabin on deck 6. We stayed in Cabin 6146, and the review is based on this cabin … Read more
The biggest cruise company in the entire world, Carnival Corporation recently announced that they would be getting rid of 13 cruise ships across all of the brands that they own. We’ve already seen cruise ships go for P&O Cruises, for Saga, for Costa, and more recently, Carnival has announced that they’re getting rid of three … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be considering a British cruise line. British cruise lines are not only a great option for people from Britain, but they’re also popular with Americans, Canadians, Australians – and anybody who wants to have British a experience onboard a cruise ship. British cruise lines have a lot … 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