If you know what excursions you’d like to book then you should definitely book them online in advance – the best excursions always sell out quickly and the last thing you want is to turn up on the ship and find out that you’ve missed out on what you wanted to do. If you change […]
What language is spoken by the staff & entertainers on MSC?
English is the main working language on-board but announcements are made in multiple language: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. With the multi-lingual culture of the ships, entertainment is mainly music-based or planned around visual acts such as acrobats.
What are the quietest cabins on Cunard Queen Elizabeth?
The quietest staterooms on the Cunard Queen Elizabeth are on decks 5, 6 and 7, either forward or aft away from the laundrette in the middle of the ship. These staterooms have other cabins above and below, meaning less chance of noise from entertainment or kitchens.
Can you tell me what cruise lines/cruise ships visit South America?
Here’s a list of all the cruise lines that visit South America and which ships belonging to the fleet travel to the continent: Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Journey Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Infinity Crystal Cruises – Crystal Symphony Fred. Olsen Cruise Line – Black Watch Holland America Line – ms Maasdam, ms Prisendam, ms […]
I’m planning a lads mini cruise with a few friends. What’s the best ship to go on from the UK?
For this type of cruise, you’ll want to avoid booking with any of the luxury lines and you’d be better off choosing a mainstream ship where there are plenty of activities on-board. Most of the mainstream lines offer cruises departing from the UK, but not all of them offer mini cruises from the UK, so […]
What’s the best ship for solo passengers? Any good experiences travelling alone?
There’s no particular cruise ship which is the best for solo passengers and a large number of cruise lines cater for solo cruisers, by way of offering solo cabins or supplements for lone passengers. Holland America Line enjoys a good reputation for catering for solo passengers, with a range of activities geared towards them and […]
Is the drinks package on Adventure of the Seas ship-wide or is it restricted to certain parts?
Is the drinks package on Adventure of the Seas ship-wide or is it restricted to certain parts? There are a variety of drinks packages available on the Adventure of the Seas and they are ship-wide, though do not extend to bottled water and mini bar items.
Are there any child-free ships?
Yes. Three of P&O Cruises’ vessels are adults-only; the Oriana, Adonia and Arcadia. On these ships, the minimum age for passengers is 18. Cruise and Maritime’s Marco Polo is another adults-only ship, though they will accept teenage passengers of 16 years or above if accompanied by adult passengers. Silversea does not recommend booking children on […]
Do you get better deals on P&O if you go last minute or if you book early?
You can certainly get good deals with P&O Cruises if you book last minute, but also if you book early. With a last minute deal, you’ll be able to take advantage of a good price, but won’t have as many options when it comes to when you want to travel, your itinerary and choice of […]
Are there any cruises that visit both Iceland and Spitsbergen?
Usually you cannot book a cruise that travels to both Iceland and Spitsbergen, the two are too far apart to be included on one itinerary. It’s worth visiting them on separate cruises anyway – there’s so much to see at each destination that one cruise wouldn’t give you enough time to explore.