Cruise ship cabins are very well designed to make the most of the available space. That said, they often aren’t as large as a hotel room on land, so you have to be quite organised so that you can find everything you need. If you are sharing a cabin with children, family or friends, this … Read more
Some people constantly worry that they have forgotten to pack something when they go on a cruise – others have packing down to a fine art and never worry about it at all. Whichever category you fall into, these are the top packing mistakes you may want to avoid. #1 Overpacking I try to make … Read more
When you embark on your first cruise, you may be worried about things you have forgotten about or be concerned that you aren’t as well prepared as you should be. There is no need to worry! In this article, we look at things that the seasoned cruisers in on our Facebook Page wish they had … Read more
Imagine the excitement of getting to the port and seeing the ship docked in front of you – then being denied boarding. It’s hard to think of anything more disappointing… In this article, we look at the top five reasons people are turned away at the cruise port – so that you won’t find yourself … Read more
I recently disembarked a cruise on a battery-powered ship that visited 21 different ports in 4 days. The journey took us from Tromsø up in the Arctic Circle all the way down to Bergen – and I took this cruise in the middle of winter. I saw and did things on the trip that have … Read more
Many people overpack when they go on a cruise, and end up bringing clean clothes back home with them. I prefer to pack light wherever I can. I have been known to take a two-week cruise with only a carry–on cabin-sized suitcase – all because I didn’t want to pay the airline for additional hold … Read more