What can you NOT bring on a cruise?
If you’ve never cruised before, it’s really important to know what NOT to pack to take on the ship. You’ll want to avoid any potentially embarrassing situations at check-in by making sure you don’t pack any cruise ship contraband. Cruise port staff regularly scan and search passengers’ bags, and if any of your belongings are…
Can you smoke on a cruise ship?
Whether you hate the thought of your children being around cigarette smoke on-board your family cruise, or you’re a smoker wanting to know where you can smoke on a cruise ship, this article will give you all the information you need to know before you cruise. In this post, I’ll help smokers and non-smokers alike,…
8 essential things to remember when going on a cruise
There’s no shortage of cruise packing lists online. Having a list of what to pack for a cruise can be very handy, particularly if it’s your first cruise or your first time travelling with a baby or child. However, in this article, rather than listing hundreds of items (do you really need someone to tell…
Cold weather cruises: 69 things to do on a ship
As a budget cruiser with a growing family, I’ve learned that compromise is vital to be able to afford to cruise. Whilst I’d love to spend two weeks in August sailing on a brand new cruise ship in a balcony cabin with a drinks package, I don’t have a spare £15,000 to spend on a…
5 reasons families on a budget should book their cruise ASAP
I used to always book my holidays at the last minute. Maybe a few months before, maximum. But, things have changed! Let me tell you why… What I’ve learned from working in the cruise industry I’ve worked in travel for 12 years and for a cruise travel agency for the past four years, managing several…
Why I (almost) always choose an inside cabin for a family cruise
It’s a question which is asked a lot – are inside or outside cruise cabins best for families with children? 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 a lot of cruises with children and always booked an inside.…
Cruise ship norovirus: Vital information to avoid illness
What is norovirus Norovirus is a gastrointestinal illness which causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. It is one of the most common stomach bugs in the UK. Whilst symptoms can be extremely unpleasant, it is usually short-lived, lasting 1-2 days. How do people catch norovirus on cruise ships? Norovirus is caught by contact with an infected…
19 unusual but useful things to pack for a family cruise
I’m not a fan of the traditional cruise holiday packing checklist. Yes, I know I need to pack a hat. Yes, I need sun cream. Yawn. To be honest, I get bored by the time I get to ‘toothbrush’. So, on this list of things to pack for a cruise with children, I’ve included only…
8 reasons not to cruise with children (and why they’re not valid!)
In my previous post, 8 reasons why cruises are perfect for families, I listed all the reasons that a cruise holiday makes an ideal family trip. However, it’s only fair that I address the other side of the coin! Many people are SURE that a cruise holiday isn’t for them. A lot of these people…
8 reasons why cruise holidays are perfect for families
Cruise holidays are a bit different than other types of travel, and if you’ve never been on a cruise before, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the information and choices that you’re faced with when you come to book one. The first thing you should decide, before anything else, is whether or not a cruise…
