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Food and drink

How to Avoid Table Sharing on a Cruise (Without Stress or Awkwardness)

14th May 202613th May 2026

There are few things more awkward than sitting down for what you think will be a relaxing dinner at sea, …

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Drinking at a cruise bar

9 Cruise Drink Package Traps That Catch People Out

13th May 2026

Buying a drink package on a cruise feels like a no-brainer. One price, unlimited drinks, no awkward bar bills at …

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Serenade of the Seas

The One Food You Should Never Bring on a Cruise

7th May 2026

Bringing a banana onto a cruise ship might sound completely harmless… but some sailors would say it’s one of the …

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Cruise Buffet

15 Unwritten Cruise Buffet Rules Every Cruiser Should Know

6th May 2026

Cruise buffets can get surprisingly chaotic. One person is piling strawberries into a handbag. Another is blocking the entire dessert …

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Cruise Line Drink Rules: What You Can Bring Onboard

27th April 2026

Cruise ship drinks can add up fast. And it’s no surprise that many passengers wonder if they can simply bring …

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MSC Cruises Drinks Menus with Prices (2026)

21st April 2026

Cruise drink prices can catch people out. MSC cruises are often cheaper than many other cruise lines. But once you’re …

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Main Dining Room on Liberty of the Seas

Royal Caribbean My Time Dining: What Most Guests Miss

20th April 2026

Dinner on a cruise used to be simple. You chose an early or late sitting and showed up at the …

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Cunard Drinks Package

Cunard Drinks Packages with Prices (2026 Guide)

16th April 2026

Cruise drinks packages sound like a dream. Unlimited cocktails, wine with dinner, and coffees whenever you fancy. But they don’t …

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Royal Caribbean drink package

Royal Caribbean Drink Package Deals Most Cruisers Miss

14th April 2026

Royal Caribbean drink packages can cost over $100 per day. But some cruisers pay far less for the exact same …

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Royal Caribbean drink package

Royal Caribbean Drink Packages: Are They Worth It?

14th April 2026

Unlimited drinks on a cruise sounds like a no-brainer. Cocktails by the pool, coffees whenever you like, no bar bill …

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14 Ways Cruisers Try To Sneak Booze Past Security

1st April 2026

Cruise drink prices can be a shock. On some ships, a glass of wine costs about the same as your …

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P&O Cruises drink menus prices

P&O Drinks Packages (2026): Are They Really Worth the Money?

27th March 2026

Booking a P&O cruise comes with plenty of choices – and one of the trickiest is whether to buy a …

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enjoying a beer on Norwegian Encore

Never Book An NCL Drinks Package! Always Do This Instead…

27th March 2026

It’s not often that I say you should never buy a cruise line’s drinks package, but with NCL I can …

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Cruise Mummy raises a glass of amber-colored beverage in the Main Dining Room on an MSC cruise ship, with elegant décor and attentive staff in the background, capturing a moment of joy and fine dining on a luxury voyage.

MSC Drink Packages: The Ultimate Guide

27th March 2026

Deciding whether to buy a drinks package for your cruise is never easy – and MSC Cruises manages to make …

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Cocktails and juice on Rotterdam cruise ship

Holland America Line Drink Packages: Worth It Or Not?

28th April 202627th March 2026

When you book a Holland America Line cruise, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to pay for …

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Vegan Food on MSC Cruises (2026 Guide)

25th March 2026

Cruise buffets can be a dream… or a nightmare if you eat vegan. Some cruise lines make it incredibly easy …

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Drinks package loopholes

The 8 Cruise Drink Package Loopholes That Still Work In 2026

20th March 2026

If you’ve been cruising for more than about five minutes, you’ll know that drink packages were once the Wild West. …

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10 Cruise Ship Foods You’ll Regret Skipping

19th March 2026

You could eat non-stop on a cruise… and still miss the best food on board. Some dishes are easy to …

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A breakfast spread on a white table with a scenic ocean view on a cruise ship, featuring a hand holding a white coffee cup, plates of scrambled eggs and omelet, bowls of fresh fruit and yogurt, with orange juice and coffee on the side.

Where To Find Great Food On Every Cruise Line

17th March 2026

Cruise food can be incredible… or completely forgettable. The difference usually comes down to where you eat. Most ships have …

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This image depicts a relaxed scene aboard a cruise, featuring a man and woman lounging with drinks being served by a staff member. The woman smiles while enjoying a vibrant red cocktail, as the server brings another drink garnished with fruit. The cozy cabana-like setting adds an air of luxury and comfort, highlighting the cruise's personalized service.

Princess Cruises Drink Packages 2026 – Which Ones You Should NEVER Buy!

20th March 202611th March 2026

When you book a Princess cruise, one of the first big decisions is how you’ll pay for your drinks. With …

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