Cruising Advice and Tips

What to Pack for a Virgin Voyages Cruise

Virgin Voyages are the new kids on the block when it comes to cruising and they are doing things very differently.  We loved the freedom and the anything goes attitude...
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Virgin Voyages Spa Prices

As with all good cruise lines Virgin Voyages operate a comprehensive spa and wellness centre, called the Redemption Spa. Listed below is a full list of services and prices for...
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Saga Cruises Spa Prices

Saga have Spa facilities on both of their ships. In this post we explain what facilities and treatments that are available on both the Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of...
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Virgin Voyages Laundry Costs

If you are cruising with Virgin Voyages you may well need to use their laundry services. In this short but sweet post we explain what services are available and how...
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Saga Spirit of Adventure Vlogs Review

We booked a 5 night cruise on Sagas brand new ship Spirit of Adventure travelling to the Netherlands, Belgium and France. We had previously had the pleasure of attending the...
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Virgin Voyages Drinks Prices

We cruised on the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady in 2021 and her sister ship Valiant Lady in March 2022 and enjoyed plenty of drinks! Virgin Voyages do not offer drinks packages,...
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Enchanted Princess Cabins – How to choose the best one!

The Enchanted Princess is a Royal Class ship belonging to the Princess Cruises Fleet and can carry 3660 passengers. There are 1830 passenger cabins on this ship of which 81% have...
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Spirit of Adventure Cabins

We spent 5 days on board Sagas Spirit of Adventure Cruise Ship cruising with Paul’s Dad John and Brother Dean. During this time we stayed in a Mid Ship Suite...
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Accessible Cabins

We cruise regularly with Paul’s Dad John who has mobility issues and uses a mobility scooter. We have cruised with different companies and have done many accessible cabin tours and...
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Princess Cruises Laundry Costs

Most modern day cruise ships usually feature a launderette, but if you don’t feel like doing it yourself this post will outline the cost of having your laundry done for...
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What are the best Regal Princess Cabins?

We have now cruised on the Regal Princess twice with friends and family and have now had experience of a variety of cabins. In this post we have included all...
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Regal Princess Cruise Ship Review – UK Seacation Vlogs

We cruised on the Regal Princess Cruise Ship on one of the first UK Seacations in August 2021 out from Southampton. We spent four days on this Princess Cruises Ship....
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A-ROSA SENA Spa

After our recent Spa experiences on Iona we were really interested to hear that A-ROSA River Cruises has released the latest details and renders of the spa offering on board...
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P&O Cruises WiFi Packages – How much do they cost?

We cruised on the Iona on one of the first cruises from the UK following the pandemic in August 2021. While some people like to disconnect while at sea, we...
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P&O Iona Standard Balcony Cabin Review and Tour

We cruised on the 2nd ever cruise on the brand new P&O cruise ship Iona on one of the UK 7 day Seacations. We were kindly allowed to have a...
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P&O Iona Accessible Balcony Cabin Review

We spent a week on the brand new cruise ship Iona, this was one of the first UK Seacations and our first cruise back with P&O since our cruise on...
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Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Sea Terrace Cabin Tour and Review

We cruised on the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady on one of the 4 night Summer Soiree Cruises from Portsmouth. We booked the cheapest balcony cabin which is called a Sea Terrace....
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Regal Princess Balcony Cabin Tour and Review

We cruised on the Regal Princess Cruise Ship on one of the first UK Seacations. We had previously visited the Royal Princess Cruise Ship but this was our first Princess...
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Anthem of the Seas Cruise Ship Vlogs

We cruised from Southampton on one of the first cruises on the Anthem of the Seas cruises from the UK. We picked this ship as a special treat as it...
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Paul and Carole Meets Series

We love meeting interesting people who have the same passion for travel and cruising like us. We have started a new series on our You Tube Channel called Paul and...
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A-ROSA Names New eco-friendly River Cruise Ship – A-ROSA SENA

We have been watching the world of River Cruising as it is high on our to do list for 2022. It looks such an amazing way to explore beautiful parts...
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What activities can you do on a Cruise Ship? – Cruise Compass Daily Programs

There is so much to do on a cruise ship and you will certainly never get bored. We often get asked what can you do, what times are restaurants and...
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Blue Light Card Holders – How To Get A Cheap Cruise!

Are you a Blue Light Card Holder and love cruising? Then this is the post for you. There are hundreds of pounds to be saved by using your Blue Light...
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Don’t Get Left At The Cruise Port – 3 Things You Need to Know For Your UK Summer Cruise!

We are going on a cruise on the MSC Virtuosa on Friday and have had to ensure post COVID 19 pandemic that certain processes are in place before we cruise....
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Why a free cruise cabin upgrade is not always a good idea!

So you have spent a lot of time picking the right cruise cabin for you, your booking your cruise and you are asked, ‘would you accept a cabin upgrade of...
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MSC Loyalty Match – What You Need to Know and How to Apply!

Did you know you can match your loyalty points from other cruise lines with MSC and it is very simple to do. It is a great initiative by MSC Cruises...
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Royal Caribbean Drinks Packages – How much do they cost?

We always get asked the same questions about cruise lines and one of the most popular one is 'How much are the drinks packages on Royal Caribbean? In this post...
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Princess Cruise NEW PREMIER PACKAGE announced for June 2022!

In this post we show you what is included in the existing Princess Plus Package and also the NEW PRINCESS PREMIER PACKAGE which has just been announced for June 2022....
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Travel Agent – Why we have decided to start using one!

Historically we have always used a variety of ways to book our hotels, holidays and cruises. Carole would fit all the parts like a jigsaw and build it until we...
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Marella Discovery Cabins – Our Complete Guide

We have now spent a total of 28 nights on board the Marella Discovery Cruise Ship and have enjoyed every one! We and other members of our family have stayed in...
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