Many people dream of river cruising, but it can be expensive and out of reach for many. The “bargain” prices you see advertised are usually the lowest category of cabin, often called “water level” or “underwater” cabins. Don’t worry, you … Read more
In March 2022, I took my first-ever TUI river cruise. At that time, TUI was fairly new to the river cruise market, and I had seen some great offers at prices far below those of other major river cruise lines. I … Read more
If you’ve ever thought about visiting Egypt but don’t want to pack and unpack every other day or sit on a coach for hours, I’m happy to say that TUI River Cruises has recently launched a better way! TUI’s new … Read more
River cruises are expensive, it is a fact of life. When Tui moved into the river cruise market in 2021 it opened up river cruising to a new group of travellers who may not have previously afforded them. I have … Read more
Heading off on a winter river cruise? How exciting! I’ve just got back from a river cruise in Germany. To make sure you have everything you need (and nothing you don’t.) Here is a streamlined guide to packing for your … Read more
Normally, when you’re driving to a cruise port, you’ll see the ship appear over the horizon, and it is such an exciting feeling. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise, though. When we arrived at the TUI Skyla in … Read more
I took a European river cruise on a cruise line that cost around 1/3rd of most other river cruise lines. It was a very eventful cruise in lots of ways and a few very odd things did happen. Normally, if … Read more
If you are considering a river cruise with TUI onboard the TUI Maya, TUI Skyla, or TUI Isla, you may be wondering which cabin to pick. There is a range of cabins available, from those below the waterline to much larger … Read more
If you are taking a river cruise with TUI, you may be wondering how much the drinks cost onboard. I’ve taken two river cruises onboard the TUI Skyla, and below are menus from both the main lounge and the club … Read more
I love cruising and I love Christmas but when I booked an MSC cruise that included Christmas day onboard I didn’t know what to expect. Christmas is a big deal and the decision to spend it on a cruise was … Read more
Marella Cruises are a British cruise line that focuses on friendly, straightforward cruising. I’ve cruised on many different cruise lines, and I consistently recommend Marella to my friends and family. If you’ve watched any of my YouTube videos or have … Read more
If you are considering taking a river cruise you may be wondering if you’ll find the onboard experience boring. I’ve taken quite a few river cruises, ranging from luxury to budget, and I haven’t found any of them boring! In … Read more
Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it a more “low-key” event than you are used to. Don’t … Read more