A disability shouldn’t stop you from taking a well-deserved holiday, especially when so many cruise ships are equipped with accessible features designed to make your voyage as unforgettable as possible. Features to look out for Princess Cruises - accessible cabin More and more cruise lines are waking up to the fact that disability shouldn’t be... A disability shouldn’t stop you from taking a well-deserved holiday, especially when so many cruise ships are equipped with accessible features designed to make your voyage as unforgettable as possible. Features to look out for Princess Cruises - accessible cabin More and more cruise lines are waking up to the fact that disability shouldn’t be...
Norovirus hits the headlines again – but this time it’s not on a cruise ship. Tabloid newspapers go into overdrive when an outbreak of norovirus – or stomach flu - occurs on a cruise ship. ‘Gastro bug strikes hundreds at sea’ was one recent example of the dramatic headlines. It is a cheap way to...
Do you fancy a Double Dragon or a Wee Heavy? Or perhaps you’d like your taste-buds tickled by a Bikini Blonde or a Good Old Boy? Anyone who doesn’t know their brews will be understandably baffled at this point (as I was originally!), but lovers of the amber nectar may well be salivating at the...
If there is one topic guaranteed to spark heated debate among cruisers, it is the thorny issue of tipping and service fees. For first-timers, extra charges can come as a nasty shock and while seasoned cruisers are more accustomed to the gratuity system, traditionalists resent the relatively high amounts charged by some (mainly American) lines....
Tipping on cruises can be confusing: some cruise lines charge in dollars, most charge different amounts and some don’t even charge at all. It can seem like a bit of a minefield, but thankfully, we have created a handy guide to how much each cruise line charges for gratuities. Take a look at the chart...
Little gets cruisers as hot under the collar as the thorny topic of cruise dress code. Whatever the rules suggested by the cruise line, someone is going to cause raised eyebrows. Stetsons in the dining room! Football shirts after 6pm! And my personal bugbear, from a rather sweaty cruise on an Italian line, men in...
Some passengers dread sea days, but honestly? We love them! You might not be out and about seeing the sights, but during days at sea, you have the perfect excuse to explore everything your ship has to offer and spoil yourself rotten. Here are nine cruise ship activities you will love trying out while you...
Are you in desperate need of a relaxing holiday to make your feel human again? What you need is a last minute cruise – the perfect opportunity to wave goodbye to any stress from back home. But rest and relaxation isn’t the only benefit of booking last minute cruises… Unmissable deals If departure approaches and...
Cruise excursions are the perfect way to find out more about the ports on your itinerary. From a visit to the stunning Vatican in Rome to a day-long tour of cultural Berlin, there are countless excursions on offer throughout every trip. If you aren’t entirely sure how cruise excursions work, here are few things to...