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What’s REALLY Included On A Windstar Cruise?

02/06/2026

Windstar Cruises can be confusing because it’s often described as “all-inclusive”, even though not everything is included in the standard, base fare. Windstar are very different from mainstream cruise lines, because many things that normally cost extra elsewhere are already … Read more

Tags all inclusive cruising, auto gratuities, drinks packages, luxury cruise, room service, speciality restaurants, suite
Emma cruises onboard Norwegian Spirit

Table Sharing on Cruises, An Outdated Inconvenience? – Here’s How I Avoid It!

17/03/2025

When I go on a cruise, I like to sit at a table with my family or the friends I am travelling with. Although I love to meet new people on a cruise and enjoy hearing about their experiences onboard, … Read more

Tags celebrity cruises, Cunard, formal dining, Fred Olsen, freestyle dining, Holland American, main dining room, Norwegian Cruise Line, p&o, speciality restaurants

Pizza, Pasta & Bread in a Plant Pot – Why I Kept Going Back to This Restaurant (Marella Cruises)

12/03/2025

When I was on Marella Discovery 2, most people headed straight to the buffet or main dining room to eat, but there’s a restaurant that many completely overlooked – The Glass House. When I was on board, The Glass House … Read more

Tags Glass House, Included Food, marella cruises, restaurants, speciality restaurants

Avoid These Costly Cruise Dining Mistakes That Wreck Your Budget

11/12/2024

Dining on your cruise can be one of the best parts of the trip. There’s so much food to try, and a lot of it is included in the price. But there are a few traps that can catch you … Read more

Tags food, freebies, Included Food, money saving, speciality restaurants, Tap water
Emma in MSC Euribia balcony cabin

You Can Skip Formal Nights on a Cruise – Here’s How

17/02/202614/07/2020

If you are considering taking a cruise, you may wonder if you can skip the formal nights on board. I am personally not a huge fan of formal nights, and in this post, we will discuss how I often avoid … Read more

Tags buffet, Dress Codes, formal nights, main dining room, speciality restaurants

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