Essential Cruise Tips

I have found that a river cruise is not for everyone, but it is a great option for some. So let me explain who I believe it is and isn't for. It could save you a lot of money, or lead you to one of your best vacations ever

Before going on the expedition cruise to Antarctica I am just back from, I rather naively thought that an expedition cruise was basically a regular cruise that went to more remote destinations. I was wrong. And here is why and what would have been good to have known.

If you are planning, or wondering if you should, cruise this year in 2022 with everything going on and all the uncertainty and changes, I have 4 essential questions and tips to help you navigate cruising this year. Including some key advice I have based on things that went well and less well for me as I tried cruising this year

European River Cruising Wasn't What I Expected. I had not expected European River Cruising to be full of so many differences to any other form of cruising I had been on. Discover why, and what you need to know if you are thinking of going on a river cruise in Europe.

Where is the best place on a cruise ship to have your cabin? I'm changing the way I choose my cruise cabin after realising I had not properly factored in the best cruise deck to be on that can improved the experience and enjoyment of my trips. I'm not changing the basics I use to find a cabin, just adding to them as I'm now convinced there is a best place to be on cruise ship. There is a best deck and place along that deck too.....

I explore what it takes and costs to live (or retire) full-time on a cruise ship by looking at the people who have done it, and the options we have for living on a cruise ship permanently!

You are about to discover 6 genuinely surprising cruise tips and cruise ship watch-outs I have been told about by talking to crew members on cruise ships

There are 5 things that I hear about cruising frequently from regular cruisers, cruise sceptics and people interested in cruising but have never been. I explore these 5 things and lay out what the real situation is - good and bad

Which is the best cruise ship size, and why? Big cruise ship or small cruise ship? There is a perfect cruise ship size for your cruising vacation. Discover what it is and why

There are a number of topics and issues that cruise lines do not want to talk about, or are reluctant to, with cruise passengers. I think these 7 things should be spoken about more, and so lift the lid on them and why lines are so coy discussing them usually