Yes. Any sailing with Royal Caribbean that originates in the UK has a minimum drinking age of 18 on-board.
Are there any cruise lines that allow dogs?
All cruise lines welcome service dogs by arrangement. The only cruise line which accepts dogs which aren’t service dogs is Cunard, and only then on the Queen Mary 2. This ship has kennel facilities, so the dog won’t be allowed in public areas of the ship.
Is there tea and coffee in the cabins on Independence?
Every stateroom on the Independence of the Seas has a kettle along with tea when sailing from Southampton. Coffee is not supplied, so you may wish to bring your own. Another tip is to take a carton of milk from the Windjammer Cafe every morning, as only UHT is provided in your stateroom.
Are any Fred Olsen ships really wheelchair friendly?
All of the Fred. Olsen ships can welcome wheelchair users, although there are limited places available due to safety regulations. Currently these are the maximum number of wheelchair users on each ship: Braemar – 4 Black Watch – 6 Boudicca – 6 Balmoral – 12 You may need to be assisted on-board, but the cruise […]
What cruise ship is generally thought to have the best food?
The great thing about cruise ships is that every line offers fantastic food, and of course it depends on your own tastes as to what you’ll find the best. A number of cruise lines employ celebrity chefs to enhance the menus on-board. Cunard Line work with Todd English, an American chef known for his high […]
Roughly how much do the P&O excursions cost in St Petersburg?
Prices can vary, but generally a half day tour of St Petersburg will cost around £35-£50, a full day tour can cost up to £75 and tours that include attraction visits can vary from £50-£100+.
What is the tipping policy on Independence of the Seas?
Officially, all tips or ‘gratuities’ are discretionary, though it isn’t generally accepted cruise practice not to tip. On Independence of the Seas, there are a number of ways you can tip. There’ s an option to pay your gratuities up front, which can work out cheaper, and you can easily have this option added to […]
What To Take On A Cruise – Top 5 Suitcase Tips
Packing is boring. I know that’s not exactly controversial as an opinion, it’s probably one that the majority of you share. There are some people out there who don’t mind it or, somehow, even enjoy it. If you’re one of those then you probably know more tips and suggestions than me, and please do let […]
Green-Conscious Cruising
These days, most of us are aware of the impact our lives have on the environment, or if not, we’re being persuaded to be more aware. From washing our clothes at a lower temperature and unplugging electrical devices when not in use, to making our cars more fuel efficient and thinking about how many journeys […]
The Top 20 Ways to be Healthy on a Cruise
These are my top 20 tips for staying healthy on a cruise ship, so you don’t get ill or put on loads of weight. Would I use most of them? Of course not – it’s a holiday! But they’re here for you if you want to be sensible, unlike me. Hit The Gym – This […]