Yes. You are allowed to bring one bottle of champagne on-board per adult. Your bottle must be no larger than 750ml and you won’t be subject to a corking charge if you drink it in your stateroom. A corkage fee of £15 will apply if you consume your champagne elsewhere on the ship.
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Are there any cruise lines/ships that don’t charge single supplements?
Yes, if you want to travel as a solo passenger without paying a single supplement you do have options. All Fred. Olsen ships have single cabins where you won’t have to pay any supplement. The same also applies to the P&O Azura, and NCL’s Norwegian Epic, which has studio cabins targeted at single travellers.
I don’t want formal or smart dining. What is the best ship to go on?
Most of the major cruise lines offer a casual dress option when it comes to dining, though the definition of informal dining does vary depending on who you travel with. For some lines, informal dining means slacks and smart shirts for men and pants and blouse for women, for others it’s fine to dress in […]
Going on my first cruise on Navigator this year. Should I book excursions online or wait and do stuff when we get to each port.
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 […]
We have a gap between our flight and cruise of 9 hours in Athens. Any suggestions on how to kill the time?
With 9 hours to spare, you’ll have enough time to travel into Athens and see some of the sights before heading to Piraeus to join your cruise. Athens airport is around 20 miles from the city itself and there is an express bus service which should get you there in a round half an hour. […]
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 I smoke anywhere on a cruise ship or on my balcony?
It varies by cruise line. Here’s a guide to all the major cruise lines and their smoking policies: Azamara Club Cruises – You can only smoke in the port side aft section of the Looking Glass Lounge, and on the starboard forward section of the pool deck. You can’t smoke on balconies. Carnival Cruise Lines […]
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 […]