Win a cruise!
I was lucky enough to win not one but TWO cruises, in just three days! I couldn’t believe my luck and since then I’ve decided to enter every cruise competition I can find on the internet. I decided to create …
Money saving tips
How much does a cruise cost?
How much does a cruise really cost? To work out the real cost of a cruise you should consider not just your cruise ticket, but anything else you’ll need such as flights to the port, shore excursions and drinks on …
Southampton Cruise Parking: The Ultimate Guide
When you’re planning a cruise, if you intend to drive to Southampton then your car parking arrangements are certainly something that you should think about ahead of time. With so many options, it can be tricky to know which is …
How to book a cruise online (and is it a good idea?)
Years ago, booking a holiday meant a trip into town to your local travel agent who would make the booking for you while you sat on the other side of their desk. Nowadays, however, most of us are used to …
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How to book a cruise for a family of 4
Finding a cruise for a family of four can be tricky because when you see cruise offers advertised online, they’re almost always based on two people sharing. This means that it can be very tricky to compare cruise prices for …
How to text on a cruise ship for free
When you’re on land, texting is often the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to keep in touch with people. Whilst many people love to disconnect completely during their cruise, there may be times when you want to check on your …
3 ways to get free wifi on your Royal Caribbean cruise
Cruise ship wifi can be super expensive. Luckily, there are several ways that you can access the internet for free on Royal Caribbean cruise ships! So, put your wallet away and read on to find out how to get free …
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How to pay for a cruise in instalments
The traditional way to book and pay for a cruise involves paying a small deposit at the time of booking and then paying off the balance around 12 weeks before you sail. However, many people struggle to budget for the …
How to get cheap cruises: An insider guide
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 …
Future Cruise Credit: 12 vital things to know
In these unprecedented times, many cruisers have had cruises cancelled and have been offered Future Cruise Credit (FCC) to entice them to rebook their cruise for a future date. This guide to Future Cruise Credit will tell you everything you …
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 …
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When to book a family cruise for cheap deals & free child places
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 …
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Do you have to pay for babies on cruises?
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 …
