8 Cruise Myths Debunked: What’s Actually True?
Think you know what cruising is really like? Some of the biggest “facts” about cruise holidays simply aren’t true. From endless buffets to being trapped […]
First time cruisers
Can You Vape on a Cruise Ship? The Rules Most People Miss
You might assume vaping rules are more relaxed than smoking on a cruise ship. But that’s not always the case. Some cruise lines treat vapes […]
15 Cruise Cabin Secrets Most Cruisers Don’t Know
Don’t assume that cruise cabins are just hotel rooms at sea! They might look that way at first glance – but there are loads of […]
Old vs New Cruise Ships: Does Age Really Matter?
For a lot of cruise travellers, especially first-timers, the instinct is pretty simple. Newer ship equals better ship. Older ship equals compromise. And honestly, I […]
16 Things To Do As Soon As You Get To Your Cruise Cabin
There’s a special little moment on embarkation day when you finally step into your cruise cabin for the first time. After the airport, the port, […]
How Big Cruise Ships Really Are (2024)
Modern cruise ships are so enormous that your brain almost struggles to process their size properly. You can stand beside one in port and still […]
Things You Should ALWAYS Do Before You Get Off a Cruise Ship
Whether you’re stepping ashore to explore a new port or preparing to say goodbye at the end of your voyage, what you do before you […]
17 Things You Must Do Immediately After Boarding a Cruise Ship
Don’t get your cruise holiday off on the wrong foot from the moment you step onboard! There’s something wonderful about that first step onto a […]
Cruise Ships Don’t Have Enough Lifeboats (Here’s Why)
Modern cruise ships don’t carry lifeboats for everyone you see on deck. That sounds alarming… until you understand how the rules actually work. It’s one […]
9 Costly Mistakes to Avoid on the First Day of a Cruise (& 13 Things You MUST DO)
The first day of a cruise is one of the most exciting moments of any holiday. You’ve spent weeks counting down, your bags are packed, […]