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.
Waking up at 3.00am to the sound of your drunken cabin neighbour heading to bed. Waiting in a buffet line because the person in front can’t decide between a regular or a chocolate croissant. They’re just a few of the more annoying habits fellow passengers exhibit on cruises. Yes, you’re on holiday and yes, you … Read more
What is a norovirus? Why is it a problem? How can I avoid it on my next cruise? Those are the three questions all cruisers want answered this week after Royal Caribbean was forced to end an ‘Explorer of the Seas’ sailing early when 600 of its passengers fell ill with the virus. We help … Read more
We all love to try out the on board specialty cocktail and indulge in a glass of wine with a dinner because after all when you’re cruising you’re on holidays. But it isn’t until disembarkation and you’re flipping through the bill that you realise just how much you’ve spent on onboard beverages. If you’re sailing … Read more
River cruising has never looked better with a raft of new ships, itineraries and fabulous facilities being floated out for 2014. APT/AmaWaterways The just launched AmaPrima, one of APT’s Concerto Class river ships and sister to award-winning AmaCerto, will sail Dutch and Belgian itineraries plus the Danube and Rhone in 2014. Highlights include a heated … Read more
You start packing a week before the trip. This time you’re not going to forget a thing. You’ve made a list. You tick off each piece as they’re packed into the suitcase. You double-check the list. You triple check your suitcase. You board the cruise. And just as you start to relax, it hits you. … Read more
Welcome to Alaska – a place with a reputation for being at the end of the world.
Cruise lines may be taking the initiative to cater to solo-travelers, but the majority of cruisers are still boarding ships with a friend or two. More importantly, we’re sharing cabins with them. Be it a best friend, a partner or a relative – who you choose to cruise with, will either make it a trip … Read more
Although cruising is one of the easiest forms of travel to undertake on your own, it can often be more expensive than cruising with a companion. When a single cruiser books a twin-share stateroom for one person, they are asked to pay a single supplement fee to cover part of the cost of the second … Read more
Cruising is often associated with alcohol. Whether cruise lines are creating select wine menus to match the various regions they sail through or if they’re introducing new lounges and bars to create a funky nightlife – alcohol is a big part of cruising, and it can often be quite expensive. There are a few sites … 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.
