How Early Can You Board A Princess Cruise? Understanding the Princess Cruise check-in process
When you’re excited about your cruise, one of the questions you’ll want to know is, how soon can you get on the ship? After all, if you can embark before …
First time cruisers
8 Reasons To Stay On Your Cruise Ship When In Port
Cruises offer a great opportunity to see the world and explore a wide range of ports. You can step off into fascinating cities, or enjoy beautiful beach resorts at your …
27 Secrets Cruise Lines Don’t Want You to Know
I love cruise holidays, and I’ve very rarely had issues with a particular cruise line. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t a little bit sneaky, and they don’t keep secrets …
13 Challenges That Plus-Size Cruisers Face
If you’re plus-size, you might be worried about fully enjoying a cruise holiday, and if there’s anything that will make your experience less fun or more of a challenge. And …
17 Common Mistakes People Make When Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise is never as easy as thinking “I want a cruise” and then, five minutes later, having one secured that you can start looking forward to. Even if …
15 Things You Can Steal From Cruise Ships (Without Getting in Trouble)
Have you ever found yourself wondering: “Are we allowed to take these?” Me too. When you’re on a cruise, there can be a fine line between what’s okay to pop …
Bringing or Buying Cigarettes on a Cruise Ship? Here’s What You Must Know
Whether you’re a smoker or you’re looking to hopefully pick up some cigarettes for a friend or family member, it’s important to know what the rules are about bringing cigarettes …
The 8 Most Infuriating Cruise Habits (According to Fellow Passengers)
When you put thousands of people together in a relatively confined space for a week or two, they’re bound to annoy each other. And let’s be honest, some cruisers are …
9 Overrated Cruise Attractions You Should Definitely Skip
These days, cruise ships are absolutely packed with things to see and do, and all kinds of extra features designed to encourage you to book, or spend more money once …
5 Cruise Ship Extras That Are Actually Worth the Splurge
When you cruise, you’re often presented with extra packages or features that have an extra charge associated with them. Cruise lines love to enhance your holiday as much as possible, …
Cruise Ship Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules You Need to Know
Ever taken a cruise and been bewildered by the occasional guest who just doesn’t seem to understand basic etiquette? Or maybe you’ve accidentally broken a cruise ship rule, and had …
17 Craziest Features You’ll Find On Cruise Ships in 2024
We are long past the days where your entertainment on a cruise ship was limited to lounging by the pool during the day, and a show with dinner at night. …
Welcome To The Lido Deck: Here’s What You Need To Know
Are you soon going on your first cruise, or perhaps you’re a regular cruiser looking to understand the different cruise ship terms? Phrases like ‘Lido Deck’ might sound like jargon. …
Ever Wondered Where Service Dogs Do Their Business On Cruise Ships?
While it’s not common, you might see the occasional service dog on a cruise ship. This begs the question – when you’re on a cruise ship that is out at …
My Top Tips To Prevent Seasickness When Cruising
Nobody wants their cruise to be spoiled by a bout of seasickness. And while it won’t affect most people, there are an unfortunate few who are just a little more …
Should You Prepay Gratuities On A Cruise? Pros & Cons
While most people are comfortable paying for their cruise fare, there are a couple of additional fees that can cause some confusion and concern. One of those is port fees, …
Can You Drink The Tap Water On A Cruise Ship?
There are a lot of people I know that don’t feel comfortable drinking water that comes from a tap, especially somewhere like a hotel or a cruise ship. They have …
Cruise Vs Center Parcs: Compared!
I just returned from a long weekend at Center Parcs with the family. While we are regular cruisers, we fancied trying something different, so we booked a break at Longleat …
6 Reasons Marella Cruises Are Great For First-Time Cruisers
This is a sponsored post for Marella Cruises. If you’re someone who is intrigued by the idea of cruising, but you’ve never booked one for yourself, making the first step …
Suite Vs Mini Suite Vs Balcony: What’s The Difference?
When booking your cruise accommodation, the number of options can be a little dizzying. It’s even worse if you’ve never cruised before, or you’re trying a new cruise line, because …
