Cruising

Koh Samui, Thailand, Cruise Port Information

We had the privilege of being invited on the Marella Discovery whilst we were on our recent holiday to Thailand. We cruised on the Discovery in October doing the Seeking...
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Cruise destinations 2019

Cruise Destinations – where you should consider cruising to in 2019   There are so many cruise destinations to choose from it is very difficult to know where to start....
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Marco Polo Cruise Ship Review

Our Marco Polo Cruise ship review will show you all around the lounges and bars, food and dining options, deck areas and a selection of cabins. We have also included...
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Our first CMV Marco Polo Cruise Ship experience – Will we cruise with CMV again?

We have just have returned our first CMV cruise on the Marco Polo Cruise Ship, a 3 night Festive Dublin Cruise. Here we describe our daily experiences so you can...
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Marella Discovery Cruise Ship Review – Food and Dining Options

Where can I eat on the Marella Discovery Cruise Ship? We love our food and this post shows you what types of food and dining options are available on board,...
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Paul and Carole’s Cruise News November 26th 2018

Paul and Carole's Cruise News 26th November 2018   Our cruise news today focuses on Celebrity, Carnival and our current favourite Marella Cruises! Celebrity Cruises I have a fondness for...
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Marella Discovery Cruise Ship – Outside Cabin Review

We have previously cruised with Marella on their older ships the Celebration and Dream and had excellent experiences. So we were excited to try one of Marella's newer ships the...
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River Cruising – Will I change his mind?

River Cruising - Yes or No? The fact of the matter is that I would love to try river cruising but Paul is adamant that this type of cruising is...
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Marella Discovery Cruise Review – Seeking the Northern Lights

Our Marella Discovery Cruise Review explains exactly what it is like to cruise with Marella. We joined the Marella Discovery Cruise Ship in Southampton for a 14 night cruise to...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Book a Cruise Holiday

My love for a cruise holiday began over 30 years ago when I had the opportunity to work as a nurse on Celebrity Cruises, however it took me many years...
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Our first Princess Cruise Experience – Visiting the Royal Princess Cruise Ship

What does the Royal Princess Cruise Ship have to offer? We were invited by Princess Cruises to come to Southampton and spend the day on the Royal Princess Cruise Ship....
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Saga Sapphire Cruise Ship

Cruising with Saga Is it just for the really old? The name Saga has always been associated with the elderly, and now that we are over 50 we wanted to...
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Everything you need to know about P&O Cruises

Guest Post by Anna - The Cruise Blogger P&O Cruises offer some great deals from the UK and our only experience so far has been a 2 night cruise on...
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Hooters and Habaneras – Paul and Carole’s Travel Guide to Havana

We visited Havana in Cuba as part of our cruise holiday around the Caribbean. Havana is one of the most interesting destinations we have visited and we have put this...
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Balmoral Cruise Ship Review

Fred Olsen Cruise Line by Paul and Carole The cruise industry is growing at an alarming rate and focus is mostly on what is new and exciting. Cruise ships are...
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MSC Opera Cruise Ship Review – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

We joined the MSC Opera Cruise Ship in Havana Cuba and sailed around the Caribbean and Central America. We have cruised many times before but had never cruised with MSC....
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The Best and Worst Cruise Ports – Cruise Bloggers reveal all!

We have cruised many times and are always planning our next cruising adventure. We know the cruise ports of call we have loved and know those where we have asked...
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Top Travel Tips Singapore by Paul and Carole

We have now visited Singapore 3 times and wouldn’t hesitate to visit again. Here are our top travel tips Singapore for you to consider when planning a trip to this...
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Chania Crete Cruise Port Information – Know before you go!

If you are cruising to Chania in Crete this summer, here are a few tips to help you make the most of your day! We also have travel tips for...
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Rhodes Greece Cruise Port Information – How to make the most of your day!

On our Aegean Shores Cruise on the Marella Dream Cruise Ship (sadly no longer with us!) we visited the island of Rhodes Greece. If you are planning a visit we hope this...
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Marella Dream Cruise Ship Review

What is it like to cruise on the Marella Dream Cruise Ship Our Review – Paul and Carole Please note – in October 2017 Thomson cruises re branded as Marella...
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Santorini Cruise Port Information – Paul and Carole

Ideas on how to spend your day! One of the reasons we booked our recent Aegean Shores Cruise on the Marella Dream Cruise Ship was the excellent itinerary which included the...
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10 Reasons for cruising with Marella

10 Reasons to Cruise With Marella If you have been following our blog it will come as no surprise that we love cruising and we have now cruised 20 times....
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Bangkok Thailand – what to do and what and not to do!

We have now visited 6 times and love getting to know the city better each time. Bangkok is a crazy vibrant city but can be quite intimidating on your first...
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Netherlands and Norway Fjords Cruise on the Explorer of the Seas

Every year we try and spend a quality week with our Dad’s, Bo and John and go on a cruise. We joined the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Explorer of the...
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Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port Information

We visited Santa Cruz in Tenerife on our recent cruise to the Canary Islands. This post contains some useful information to make the most of your day in Santa Cruz. Where is...
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Las Palmas Cruise Port Information

We sailed to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria on our cruise on the Independence of the Seas. Here are a few tips to spend the day and not be too...
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Marella Adriatic Affair Cruise – Ports of Call Review

We have wanted to visit Croatia for a few years now and when we found the Marella Cruises Adriatic Affair Itinerary it was perfect. It was a seven day cruise...
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Marella Celebration Cruise Ship Review

We joined the Marella Celebration Cruise Ship, one of Marella Cruises ships in Dubrovnik for a 7 night Adriatic Cruise. We had been recommended Marella cruises (then Thomson) via friends...
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Cruising from Singapore to Port Klang, Penang, Langkawi and Phuket on the Mariner of the Seas

As part of the 50th birthday celebrations we decided we wanted to visit some Asia cruise ports on the Mariner of the Seas cruise ship from Singapore. We have travelled to Asia previously spending...
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