Advice and tips to help you choose the best cruise for your family cruise holiday. Advice on cruise lines, ships and destinations.
P&O Cruises have some absolutely amazing deals for families. Plus, their family-friendly ships are fantastic for kids. (No, I’ve not been paid to write this!) I’ve managed to find a 7-night cruise in the school holidays with P&O Cruises for …
Read moreHow to find really cheap school holidays cruises with P&O Cruises
Cabins with French balconies are common on river cruise ships. Yet people who are used to sailing on ocean cruise ships may get a surprise when they see that the French balconies of river cruise ships are something quite different! …
If you’re single and looking to mingle, then a cruise can be a great way to do it. However, there are so many different cruises and choosing the best one is something that you do not want to get wrong! …
Royal Caribbean cruises are fantastic for families and have many exciting family-friendly facilities on-board. But which Royal Caribbean ship is best for kids? The answer to this question depends on a lot on the age of your children, as the …
A themed cruise gives you the opportunity to indulge in your favourite hobby during a cruise. Much more than just a cruise, a themed cruise is an opportunity to surround yourself with like-minded people and spend time doing what makes …
Read moreThe 61 best themed cruises for 2021, 2022 and beyond
If you’re thinking of booking a cruise with Cruise118, you’ll want to know if this is a company that you can trust, right? After all, it’s always a good idea to do your research before trusting anyone with your hard-earned …
When planning a family cruise, choosing the best destination is just as important as choosing the best cruise line and the best ship. After all, you’ll get off the ship most days to explore a port of call, so it’s …
Planning a family cruise can be tough, and one of the main problems that families face is being overwhelmed by all the options. There are so many cruise lines for families to choose from, each with their own unique offerings. …
Choosing a great cruise ship is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when it comes to booking a family cruise holiday. There are over 300 ships to choose from, with a variety of different cruise lines, each offering …
Cruising is popular all year round. However, many cruise ships head stateside for the winter. They follow the sun to offer warm Caribbean cruises between October and April, before returning to Europe for the summer season. If you prefer to …
Choosing the right cruise can be tricky. Whether you’re going on a cruise for the first time, or have cruised before but want to try something a bit different, picking the best cruise is vital. There are over 300 cruise …
I’ve worked in the marketing department of a well-known specialist cruise travel agency for five years now. In that time, I’ve sat at my desk and watched the price of cruises go up and down and up again. I’ve seen …
If you’re prone to seasickness, you’ll probably want to put some thought into choosing the best ship for seasickness – one which isn’t going to ruin your cruise by giving you motion sickness. Many people assume that big cruise ships …
Years ago, cruising had a bit of a reputation as being ‘just for old people’. But boy, how times have changed! Virtual reality trampoline anyone? (You’ll find those on Royal Caribbean’s ships). But what about river cruising? Are river cruises …
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to keep children entertained on a cruise, it’s a good water slide! Cruise ship water slides in 2019 are bigger, faster and wetter than ever before. In fact, the water slides you’ll find on …
It’s a question which is asked a lot – are inside or outside cruise cabins best? Once you’ve chosen your cruise ship, destination and dates, one important question you’ll be faced with is which cabin type to choose. I’ve booked …
Read moreWhy I (almost) always choose an inside cabin for a family cruise
We recently returned from a 14-night Mediterranean cruise on board P&O Britannia and our whole family had a fantastic time! In this post, I list some of my favourite things that make P&O Cruises great for families and why I …
Read more8 things that P&O Cruises does better than other cruise lines
Such is my love of cruising, that when considering having a third baby, one of the points I thought about in great detail is “Could we go on a cruise as a family of five?” Whilst many people consider a …
Read moreThe best cruises for a family of 5: Find the cheapest and most spacious cabins
People often ask me how far in advance should they book a cruise to get the best price. And that’s a really great question because they answer depends on a lot of factors such as whether you’re travelling as a …
Read moreWhen to book a family cruise for cheap deals & free child places
Babies can be expensive little things, can’t they? However, one of the upsides of travelling with a baby is that they get in pretty much everywhere for free. On holiday you wouldn’t expect to pay for a baby to stay …
