We all get so excited when going away on a cruise! So many ports to discover, so much to do on board, restaurants to try, people to meet. What you’re probably not so excited about is the packing that has to be done first! I know, it’s a chore for everyone. The good thing is … Read More
Cruise Questions Answered – Serious and Stupid!
Working in the cruise industry means we hear every single question under the sun…some totally legit and interesting, and some just ridiculous! Whilst I know ‘cruise’ is a bit of a dirty word at the moment, I thought you would enjoy this post anyway, to learn a little about life on a ship, and also, … Read More
Virtual Cruise Ship Tours in 2020
Like pretty much everything in the world right now, cruising has come to a halt. Thousands of people have had their cruises cancelled and are left waiting for this craziness to be over so they can get back on board. The cruise lines are aware of the disappointment, so have come to the party with … Read More
Why We Should Keep Cruising After Corona Virus
Understandably, with some of these hideous stories we’re being bombarded with in the media on a daily basis, people are thinking twice about ever cruising again. I mean, they’re ‘Petri dishes for infections’, ‘unsanitary’ with ‘poor cleaning practices’ and if you don’t get Covid-19, you’re bound to ‘get norovirus’ right? Whilst I’m not going to … Read More
Funny Traveling Memes – Travel Agent Humour!
It’s hard to keep writing about amazing travel destinations and recommending cruises when the whole industry is in crisis right now. Nations are in lockdown, travel bans are in place, and people are being advised to stay home as much as possible. So, instead of writing about another cruise or city you can’t actually go … Read More
Compare Cruise Lines – A Comprehensive Guide to Mid-Sized Ships
Why Compare Cruise Lines? You may have read in my previous post, Compare Cruise Lines – A Comprehensive Guide to Large Ships, that I am always being asked which is the best cruise for someone, which is not an easy question to answer simply! There are so many factors, and of course it comes down … Read More
Compare Cruise Lines – A Comprehensive Guide to Large Ships
Why compare cruise lines? I have started to write many cruise comparison posts, because I’m always being asked ‘how do I know which cruise is for me?’ – an obvious question with a not so simple answer! It’s like saying “I want to go on holiday, where should I go?” Ummm…where to begin! There are … Read More
Cruise the Baltics – Highlights of a Typical Itinerary
There’s a reason so many people want to cruise the Baltics. To be able to visit eleven ports and eight countries in two weeks is quite special, and when they are located in Northern Europe, not the cheapest of areas to travel around, why not do it by cruise ship? Read on to discover the … Read More
64 Fun Facts About Australia You’ll Love to Know!
As a naturalised Aussie (still proudly British-born), and one who has lived there for over 10 years and been visiting since I was a little kid, there is so much I take for granted about the country. Now that I am on a ship with about 700 Americans, hearing them talk about their tours, and … Read More
Cruising rough seas – How to make it smooth sailing!
Cruising rough seas and getting sea sick has to be the number one fear people have of cruising. Either they have never sailed before and aren’t sure how they’ll go, or they have been sick on a ferry or small boat before and are concerned that it will be the same once on a larger … Read More