Many people automatically look at cruises during the busiest and most expensive times of year – school holidays, summer and Christmas. They assume that must be the “best” time to go. Experienced cruisers usually do the exact opposite. Regular cruisers … Read more
People seem to think that inside cabins are very basic, and everyone’s goal in life is to have a balcony cabin. Upgrading can be lovely, but it’s not as essential as many people think. Whether I book a balcony cabin … Read more
Every cruiser you ask seems to have a good “cruise tip” to pass on to you. Some of these are useful, but I totally ignore others because I just don’t agree with them. Here are some of the “useful” cruise … Read more
I book budget cruises and cheap cabins regularly. They can be brilliant – a great way to see the world at an affordable price. Unpleasant surprises can come with cheap cabins though, and that is often to do with the … Read more
Cruise Wi-Fi has improved massively in recent years, especially with the introduction of the “Starlink” network- but that doesn’t mean that it always works the way people expect. Most passenger frustration seems to stem from the fact that they think … Read more
I have grown to love oceanview cabins over the years, and seem to be booking them more and more often. They can provide a good upgrade from an inside cabin for a comparatively small cost. Often, the price of an … Read more
Cruise lines are brilliant at making optional extras look essential, especially for first-timers. It is in their interests to make you spend as much money as possible with them whilst you are onboard. As a seasoned cruiser, I only spend … Read more