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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 …

After four long months of delays, 125 excited passengers are finally boarding the Villa Vie Odyssey in Belfast, ready to begin their much-anticipated round-the-world journey. The ship was originally set …

One of the things I love most about cruising is the opportunity to visit places that you would never normally see. Once you have chosen a cruise itinerary that suits …

There was a time, not too long ago, that it was accepted that if you booked a cruise holiday you would completely be out of contact and away from the …

I am so excited to let you know that my favourite musical of all time, Back to the Future is expected to be coming to Star of the Seas! I …

I’ve been working on a project for the last two years, and it is finally time to share it with you. I am so excited but this journey hasn’t been …

Hey hey hey!! I’m SO excited to finally share with you a top-secret project that’s been two years in the making: Captain Hudson’s Brilliant Cruises, a book series! Available now on Amazon! 📚🎉 If you’ve been watching my videos for a while, you’ve probably come across our mascot, Captain Hudson, inspired by my real-life cat who often joins my YouTube live streams. He’s now the star of his very own collection of books, which is so so exciting (and a little scary). 🐾📖 The journey to bring these…

A cruiser named Tom got more than he bargained for when he returned to his cabin on a Virgin Voyages cruise, he found something that I would not like to …

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. …

I am lucky enough to cruise a lot. I have built a business around my passion – which is cruising! There are certain rules I never break when it comes …

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 …

I recently went on a cruise and stayed in an inside cabin with a very quirky feature.  The cabin was located right in the middle of deck 11 without any …

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 …

I always enjoy cruising with Marella. They offer an all-inclusive cruise experience, their fares include flights from the UK, transfers, drinks, and gratuities as standard. What many people don’t realise …

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 …

I was recently onboard a 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise, heading to Norway with my family on Anthem of the Seas. I’ve been cruising for years but usually, I only cruise …

When planning your perfect cruise, there is a lot to think about! From picking the perfect destination to making sure you pack all the essentials, a new cruiser could easily …

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 …

I spent a wonderful week’s cruise around Venice and the Venetian Lagoon onboard the luxury Uniworld river ship SS La Venezia. Normally, I wouldn’t book a luxury ship like this, …

Two days before I embarked on a cruise onboard P&O’s Aurora, I received an email that nobody likes to get. It read, “During the last cruise, a number of people …