I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I spent 3 days in the cheapest cabin on a luxury yacht. It was the most expensive cruise I’ve ever booked, coming in at around $860/£640 per night for this room for two people. … Read more
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
Both Windstar and Viking are often grouped together as “luxury cruises,” but they actually offer very different experiences. One feels more like a small yacht while the other feels more like a small, luxury cruise ship. I have sailed with … Read more
Lots of people will tell you that upgrading to a balcony or suite will mean your cruise will be better in every way. When it comes to movement, cheaper cabins can actually be located in the most stable places on … Read more
When I got an email asking if I wanted to bid on a cabin upgrade for my cruise, I honestly didn’t think much of it. I’ve been cruising for years and I’ve never once had an upgrade bid accepted, probably … Read more
Marella offers Inside, Outside (sometimes called Oceanview), Balcony, and suite cabins. Choosing the right cabin can significantly affect the cruise experience and price. In this article, we look at the Inside, Outside and different types of Balcony cabins I have … Read more
I’ve been cruising with Norwegian for 20 years, and in that time, I’ve stayed in all of the cheapest cabins -mostly inside cabins or ocean views – but a few balconies, too, and that felt like a real treat. I’ve … Read more
When you think of cruising, you probably imagine Caribbean beaches or glaciers in Alaska. My recent cruise was nothing like that – it couldn’t have been more different. I spent 11 days cruising around Japan on an American cruise ship … Read more
Usually, when I cruise, I stay in the cheapest inside cabins. They don’t have any windows or any outside space, and I often stay in the worst cabin locations on the ship. On a recent cruise, though, I spent 12 … Read more
Recently, my friend Will from TrekTrendy sailed onboard Celebrity Apex, where he spent 72 hours experiencing one of the finest suites at sea. This cruise was so interesting I just had to share this with you! With exclusive amenities like … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering if they have any sort of class system onboard. In this article we look at how ships have changed from the first, second and third class system operated by ocean liners, … Read more