Wondering what you need to pack? What is food onboard a cruise line? What accommodation should I book? Or what should insurance should I book for more cruise? This is the best place to find tips and advice before you book your next voyage.
It’s often said that river cruising is one of the fastest growing cruising sectors. In fact, the sector is growing so fast it almost feels as though there’s a new river vessel launching every other day. Last month alone four lines launched around 20 new river ships. And although this is great for the industry, … Read more
Booking a cabin is like purchasing a home. It’s crucial to find a room that meets your size, price and location requirements. Most cruisers tend to do enough research to find a room that is within their price range and appropriately sized. However, people often forget that the location of a room can sometimes make … Read more
Sometimes called the Manhattan of the Middle East, Dubai has set out to become the region’s cruising and tourism hub. It hosted more than 400,000 cruise passengers in the 2012-13 season and is joining forces with Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, and neighbouring Oman to invest millions of dollars in cruising infrastructure … Read more
Even if it’s only a two-day cruise, what could go wrong? You’d be surprised. A small accident, which requires a visit to the on board doctor could cost you $150 to $200. Worst-case scenario, you could end up forking out $10,000 to $20,000 for an air ambulance. The reality is, you never know what could … Read more
Trying to convince the kids to leave behind their Xbox console for a family holiday on board a cruise ship can be pretty tough. It can often result in tears, tantrums and worst-case scenario the silence treatment. But when the holiday involves a water coaster, 50s diner and rock climbing – it can make the … Read more
Thinking of a relaxing holiday? Maybe a cruise? Want to save a few dollars but avoid getting on and off on a daily basis? Then a repositioning cruise is probably for you. What is a repositioning cruise? Cruise ships follow the sun. So when winter approaches a destination, cruise ships will pack it up and … Read more
If you’re planning a holiday but want to avoid paying the big bucks then you’ll need to know the cheapest times to travel. According to a Skyscanner study, that cheapest month is May. It’s just before Europe hits the summer seasons and just after the Easter holidays. If you’re looking for a more specific travel … Read more
Did you know that last year, on February 14, an average of 11,000 children were conceived, 196 million roses produced and 53 per cent of women considered ending their relationships because they didn’t receive roses? Well it’s that time of the year again and it’s not just couples pulling out all the stops to celebrate, … Read more
Should cruise lines invest in lifeguards to keep their passengers [particularly their younger passengers] safe? That’s the questions buzzing on social media after a young child drowned on board Norwegian Breakaway this week. Most major cruise lines boast about the size and number of pools they have on board their ships, but very few have … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
