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
Deciding on a cruise line as a young person can often be a difficult task. There is so much variety within the cruise industry and it’s incredibly important that you make the right choice for you. I have been cruising since I was 11 years old. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d personally recommend … Read more
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 with other adults. On this cruise, though, I brought my nieces along, and it has been a totally different experience. When I saw this trip … Read more
Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises, all thoughts and opinions are my own and this post is based on my own cruises sailing on each ship. The British cruise line Marella has a fleet of five ships that previously sailed for other, larger cruise lines. When Marella took on these ships, they made … Read more
I’ve just returned from a cruise and staying in an inside cabin with a feature I’ve never seen on any cruise ship before. I didn’t know my cabin would have this when I booked it and I spent most of the week trying to work out if I was convinced by the trick. The cruise … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Royal Caribbean, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I’ve cruised with Royal Caribbean many times and have used a variety of laundry options. Does Royal Caribbean Line Have Self-Serve Laundries? Royal Caribbean provides laundry services for a charge, which can be purchased onboard or … Read more
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 been cruising since I was a child, and now I take my nieces on cruises. They love it as much as I did. I also … Read more
Royal Caribbean have the reputation of having some of the most fun-filled cruise ships at sea. Although activities can vary greatly from one ship to another, there is always plenty going on to keep you occupied – particularly if you are a thrill seeker! I have recently returned from a family trip to Norway onboard … Read more
I have recently returned from a lovely trip on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. We sailed from Southampton and visited the Norwegian Fjords. Before the cruise, I thought about the drinks I would be buying onboard, and I didn’t hesitate to buy a Royal Caribbean Soda package. I usually prefer a “Pay as you … Read more
I love to go to the West End of London to see a Musical. Luckily for me, I don’t live far away and it makes a great day trip out. Seeing these theatre productions on land, along with the additional costs of train fare, drinks, food and meals out beforehand can make it quite an … Read more
It’s no secret that I love musicals. I regularly go to London to see shows in the West End, it is one of my favourite pastimes. One of the many reasons I love to cruise with Norwegian or Royal Caribbean is that they stage full Broadway/West End-style musicals at sea. In this article, we look … Read more
It may be hard to believe, but cruiselines sometimes cut their ships in half, and add a new section into the middle. This makes the ships longer, allows for more passengers onboard, and takes a fraction of the time of building a new ship. Many major cruise lines l- Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, MSC – have … Read more
You might think getting yourself banned from a cruise line was hard, but it does happen. The majority of guests are happy to follow the cruise line’s rules and regulations – they are made to ensure everyone has an enjoyable, safe holiday. Guests who are reckless, dishonest or put others safety at risk by their … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on a big cruise ship from either Royal Caribbean or MSC you might be wondering how they compare. I spent a week on MSC World Europa and Symphony of the Seas, both cruising the Mediterranean from Barcelona. In this post, we will explore the differences in ship design and … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise on the biggest American cruise ship ever designed for the Chinese market. We sailed from Singapore to Tokyo and although I’ve cruised plenty of times in the past in America or Europe this trip surprised me in every way possible. From the ship – to the passengers – the entertainment … Read more
I’ve just been on a cruise – staying in a balcony cabin that has a quirky downside that I’ve never encountered on a ship before. The cruise lines don’t advertise cabins like these, and most people have no idea that they exist. I found this cabin almost by accident and booked it because of the … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest cruise ships in the world that can hold well over 8,000 people. The ship I was sailing on was Symphony of the Seas, which cost 1.3 billion dollars to build and is as long as 16 tennis courts. I’ve been cruising since I was a … Read more
Whilst I was busy enjoying my Norwegian Fjord cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas my parents were sailing around the Norwegian Fjords on the MSC Virtuosa. This wasn’t planned at all, it was just a coincidence. We were never in the same port at the same time, my parents started their cruise two days … Read more
If you are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise, you may be wondering about the food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are all included at no extra cost. I took a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, and in this post, we will look at everything I ate in the main dining room, buffet, … Read more
When you think about cruise ship activities you probably think about people eating, sunbathing, or maybe taking part in a quiz or a dance class. I doubt you think about an activity on a ship where you have to sign a waiver saying that you understand the activity is inherently dangerous and that you accept … Read more