Things to do in Palma with kids
Palma de Mallorca is a popular port of call on Mediterranean cruises. The Mallorcan capital is a regular port of call on Costa Cruises, Marella Cruises and MSC Cruises, amongst others. If you’ve booked a cruise which calls as Palma, you’ll typically have between five and ten hours to explore. So, what’s the best way…
Best hotels near Barcelona cruise port
Barcelona is one of the world’s busiest cruise ports with seven cruise terminals located on three piers. The port of Barcelona is located at the waterfront in Port Vell, at the end of Las Ramblas in the centre of Barcelona. Many cruise passengers fly into Barcelona airport the day before their cruise, so want to…
What can you do for free at CocoCay?
I recently visited Perfect Day at CocoCay and was pleasantly surprised at how much there is to do for free on the island. We didn’t spend one penny during our day on Royal Caribbean’s private island and still had a fantastic time. What is free at CocoCay? All of the following things are free at…
The best cruise line private islands
Private islands are seen as the ‘next big thing’ in the cruise industry. These cruise line-owned islands are becoming extensions of the ships themselves, featuring larger versions of on-board splash parks, the same great food you’ll find on the ship, and you may even find that cruise ship drinks and wi-fi packages are able to…
Best cruise destinations for families
So, you’re thinking of a family cruise. As well as researching which cruise line and ship is best for your family, it’s really important to choose well when it comes to destinations too. After all, you’ll get off the ship most days to explore a new town or city, so it’s worth investing a little…
