Earlier this year, Royal Caribbean announced plans to redeploy newly refurbished Independence of the Seas to the Caribbean in 2020, rather than her prior planned UK season. Though it's a sad occasion for many of us who were looking forward to seeing one of the UK-favourites set sail from our home country, we're also here to... Earlier this year, Royal Caribbean announced plans to redeploy newly refurbished Independence of the Seas to the Caribbean in 2020, rather than her prior planned UK season. Though it's a sad occasion for many of us who were looking forward to seeing one of the UK-favourites set sail from our home country, we're also here to...
Golf is a sport enjoyed by many across the world, spending time in the great outdoors with friends as you challenge yourself with bunkers, ponds and putting. Being on a cruise doesn't mean you have to miss out on your tee time - in fact, most cruises offer their own twist on golf to ensure...
Taking a cruise whilst pregnant can be a great idea. Many women choose to take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the child-free time before their baby arrives. So-called ‘babymoons’ are very popular, and a cruise can be one of the most stress-free ways to travel. See our frequently asked questions below to help guide...
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...
A partnership that seems strange at first but makes perfect sense, Cirque du Soleil and MSC Cruises have worked together since 2017. The partnership has since flourished into exclusive shows, extraordinary experiences, and unbelievable acrobatics. Our expert cruise journalist, Sara Macefield, recently got the chance to experience these shows up close and chat with the...
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...
Splashing around in a water park is one of the best ways to keep kids of all ages entertained during your cruise holiday, particularly on sea days. Cruise ship water parks are incredibly popular, so much so that almost every new family-focused cruise ship has one. With features such as swimming pools, splash areas, water...
When choosing a holiday there are many things which spring to mind: apartment or hotel? Full-board or bed and breakfast? Budget or 5*? What about land or sea? Choosing between a cruise holiday and a land holiday can often be hard, but we are here to help you see that it can be a really...
Most cruise ships have kids’ clubs which are included in the price of your cruise – one more reason why a cruise holiday offers excellent value for money! These clubs are also known as youth programmes and are generally split into three to five different age groups. Facilities vary hugely from ship to ship. For...
Cruising often allows us to indulge in delicious cuisine and drinks by the pool, but it can also be the perfect option for those looking to get more active and enjoy being fit while on holiday. One of the ways to keep fit is with the number of sports you can play on a cruise...