When you book your cruise early, it entitles you to a range of benefits that you simply wouldn’t get if you waited until the last minute! When it comes to booking holidays, it seems there are two kinds of people. Those who love to plan ahead and those who love to wait out until the…
Cruising expert and journalist, Sara Macefield set sail to the Galapagos with Celebrity Cruises, on-board Celebrity Xpedition. The 10-night August sailing took her to the ports of Santa Cruz, The water didn’t look at all inviting, and as I reluctantly took the plunge into its icy embrace I let out an involuntary scream of shock....
As the nation is ordered to stay at home during the current climate, many of us are left wondering how we can curb our cruise habit from our own homes. With a little creativity, we believe you can! Whether it’s hosting your own formal night or recreating your favourite cruising cocktail, there are plenty of...
Love them or loathe them, days at sea are featured on most cruise itineraries. For some, the peaceful views of the waves offer the perfect backdrop for relaxation, while others wait around for the next port to come into view. You might not be out and about seeing the sights, but that’s the perfect excuse...
You wouldn’t expect to come across North America’s tallest waterslide while sailing through the Bahamas. But there it is, on the horizon, a candy-coloured landmark standing proudly to attention and towering over the tiny castaway isle of CocoCay. This is Royal Caribbean International’s newly-developed island resort called Perfect Day at CocoCay – a hedonistic playground... A cruise holiday is one of the best holidays you can take with a baby. I took my six-month-old baby on a week-long cruise around Europe on-board MSC Preziosa, along with his two-year-old sister and their dad, and all four of us had a wonderful time. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t the most relaxing...
When planning a family cruise, it’s important to think about what type of cabin might be best for your brood. Cruise ship cabins, also known as staterooms, come in all shapes and sizes to match a range of different family sizes, ages and budgets. In this article, we give an overview of some of the...
Thinking of cruising during the school holidays? Look no further! Here is our handy guide on where you can explore and which cruise lines to consider when choosing your family cruise. School terms fluctuate depending on your local area, so we have tried our best to cover all dates across the UK and Ireland, however,...
Food is a big part of any cruise holiday and a family cruise is no different. The typical dining options you’ll find on-board a cruise ship which are included in your cruise fare include the main dining room, the buffet and several snack bars or cafes. Room service is often complimentary too. For an additional charge, you’ll...
Cruise ships have plenty to keep your little ones entertained during their time on-board. As well as kids’ clubs, which are open from as early as 8am until 11pm (times vary by cruise line), most cruise lines also offer babysitting services. The babysitting options vary widely by cruise line, with some ships offering group babysitting...