Cruise packing list : What to take and what to leave at home
Cruise packing list : what to take and what to leave at home How much luggage can you take? Cruise ships do not place limits on how much luggage you can...
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Behind-the-scenes tour of Crystal Serenity theatre and shows
Valentina Shtyrenko is a very busy lady. When she is not dancing twice a night in five different production shows every week, she is also the Assistant Cruise Director and Dance...
Crystal Serenity Kitchen Tour: The stars behind the amazing food
The dishes served at every meal on board Crystal Serenity are the undisputed stars of the show. They are the headline act to be savoured, discussed and enjoyed – as would...
Exclusive: Crystal Cruises Senior Officers Tips and Insights on Cruising
Eight days into my cruise on the Crystal Serenity, as I sailed along the scenic coast of Northern France, I received an invitation to a small gathering in the Captain’s private...
My Crystal Serenity Review : A Sophisticated Adult Experience
Slumping into post-cruise blues is a feeling I am sure many cruisers can associate with. After spending twelve days sailing through the Mediterranean to Southampton ensconced within the plush and luxurious...
My Crystal Cruises Serenity Video Tour of the Ship
While travelling on the Crystal Cruises ship Crystal Serenity, I made this extensive video tour of the entire ship. I take you through all the public areas including the lobby, pool...
Crystal Cruises Serenity Cabins: Penthouse Cabin with Verandah Video
I travelled around the Mediterranean on Crystal Cruise Line’s Crystal Serenity ship in a beautiful and plush Penthouse with Verandah Stateroom. This is the video I made of this cabin. What...
Passing through river locks on the Danube River
Have you ever been through a lock on a river? They are amazing and clever inventions. On my Uniworld Enchanting Danube river cruise we went though almost 20 of them. In...
Essential cruising tips: How to get the best cruise deals?
Comparing fares is a popular pastime on most cruises I have been on. Travellers are always eager to brag about how little they paid compared to everyone else on board. In...
Essential cruising tips: 18 ways of saving money on a cruise
I am always asked how to save money on board. You can be sure that the cruise line will be working hard to get you to spend money and you need...
Essential cruising tips: cruise contracts watch-outs
When you book and pay your fare you are agreeing to the terms of the cruise line contract. You may not even be given a copy of it but should always...
Essential cruising tips: Saving money on cruise port excursions
I believe most passengers limit themselves by only considering excursions sold by their cruise line. If none appeal, or if they are looking to save money, they default to catching the...
Crystal Cruises Ticket Folder Review
Many cruise lines have cut costs by scrapping the practice of sending passengers pre-cruise ticket wallets. Using the guise of being environmentally aware, they now expect guests to print off their...
Crystal Cruises Online Cruise Personaliser Review
Before heading off on a Crystal Cruise, passengers are encouraged to visit an online personalisation and check-in tool. Here key information the cruise line needs, like passport, credit card and insurance...
Crystal Cruises Tips for Travellers Cruise
Join me on my next cruising adventure as I sail with the luxury Crystal Cruise Line on their Crystal Serenity ship from Rome to Southampton on the “European Cachet” cruise visiting...
Mediterranean Cruise Tips
The Mediterranean is the second most popular cruise region after the Caribbean. It provides warm weather; generally calm seas and you can visit different cultures and countries in a short space...
MSC Cruises Tips: My Observations, Review and Top Cruising Advice
I travelled on MSC Cruises ship MSC Lirica on a seven-night Mediterranean cruise. It was the third time I had cruised with the line – and the first on one of...
Who is MSC Cruises Best For – and Why?
Background MSC Cruises is the newest of the four largest passenger cruise lines to be created. Their rapid growth over the last decade has seen them join the longer established Carnival...
