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Inside the Cheapest Cabins on a River Cruise Ship: What Are “Underwater” Cabins Really Like?

10/09/2025

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

Tags budget cabin, river cruise, TUI River Cruise, uniworld, waterline
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How TUI River Cruises are Different to Traditional River Cruises – (What The Cruise Fare Includes)

10/06/202505/06/2025

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

Tags all inclusive, christmas markets river cruise, gratuities, tui, TUI River Cruise

5 Reasons a Nile River Cruise is the Best Way to Explore Egypt (TUI River Cruises)

20/05/2025

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

Tags Al Horeya, Egypt, Nile, TUI Bahareya, TUI River Cruise
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How Much Does It Cost To Go On A Budget River Cruise? (TUI Example)

17/02/202614/07/2024

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

Tags cruise budget, money saving, river cruise, TUI River Cruise

What I Packed For a European WINTER River Cruise (Essentials, Clothes and More)

05/11/202411/01/2024

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

Tags christmas cruise, Christmas Markets, Packing List, TUI River Cruise

I Took a Budget River Cruise That Went WRONG

18/06/202510/01/2024

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

Tags christmas, christmas cruise, Europe, TUI River Cruise
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I Took a Budget River Cruise and It Wasn’t What I Expected (TUI)

05/11/202414/04/2022

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

Tags christmas markets river cruise, river cruise, TUI River Cruise

Budget River Cruise Cabin Review – (TUI – Photos, Deck 1 & 2 Superior Cabins)

17/02/202601/04/2022

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

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TUI River Cruise – Drinks Prices and Menus

05/11/202431/03/2022

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

Tags TUI River Cruise
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Are Christmas Cruises Worth It? – Full Review – Food, Entertainment, and More

15/03/202425/11/2021

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

Tags christmas, MSC, P&O Cruises, TUI River Cruise
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Top 7 Reasons to Take a Cruise With Marella Cruises

17/02/202603/04/2020

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

Tags marella, marella discovery, Marella explorer, TUI River Cruise
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Are River Cruises Boring? Some People Say Yes – I Don’t! Here’s Why.

10/12/202419/03/2020

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

Tags Emerald Liberte, river cruise, Saga River Cruise, TUI River Cruise

What is a Christmas Cruise Like? (Onboard Dining, Entertainment and Decorations)

06/11/202420/02/2018

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

Tags Ambassador, christmas, christmas cruise, christmas dinner, food, MSC, msc meraviglia, p&o, TUI River Cruise

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