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These Cruise Insiders Want Us To Know About This

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Cruise Travel Agents Want Us To Know About These Things

…get the best or the lowest fare? #1 Cruise Insiders – Best Fare I already knew that I never pay more booking through my agent than going direct, but what they all told me consistently is there are three key booking periods where I can get the best fare. First is by booking early, and ideally when new itineraries are released. This is when the lines offer lowest fares, booking incentives or discounts. Like when I booked Cunard’s Queen Anne. It came…

The 11 Best Cruises I Think Everyone Should Do Before They Die

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The 11 Best Bucket List Cruises In The World? Here’s What I Think!

…noon tea which is a big ceremony, the opportunity to unwind and sailing to New York. I prefer going from Southampton to New York, as you have 25-hour days for five days, and bear in mind there are three classes on board, Britannia, Princess Grill and Queens Grill, and the restaurant you eat in depends on which you are in. However, probably about 90% of the ship is open to everybody. It’s not class-based other than the restaurants. You can also, by…

The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now (According to those in the know!)

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The 5 Best Lines to Cruise on Right Now!

…nd funky venues like Eden and more modern entertainment. Reviews for these new ships are generally way more positive than for the older Solstice and Millennium Class ships, with people (including me based on my experiences) feeling that these new ships are getting the “A team” if you like, and the older ships much less care and attention. On top of that, I can see reviews for those in “The Retreat” – their suites which have access to a lounge, lar…

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Pro-Cruise Tricks Smart Cruisers Don’t Want You Know About!

…rick was something not known enough. Pro-Cruise Tricks – Getting Status On New Lines And this is that some, though not enough cruise lines, will status match when we try a new line. I have varying degrees of loyalty on different cruise lines, but I’m often trying cruise lines I haven’t been on before or very much. A few cruises before this Norwegian one, I went on MSC Virtuosa to the Norwegian Fjords and they status match other cruise lines, or ev…

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River Cruise Lines To Steer Clear Of These Days. And Why!

…to leave within the first 72 hours. Be sure to check out my blog on the river cruise lines that everyone is raving about right now!   Subscribe to my Tips For Travellers Newsletter for latest news, offers and bonus content * indicates required Email Address * View previous campaigns…

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Which Cruise Line Is The VERY BEST By Region And Why?

…nes with smaller ships. For example, I have been through on Vista Class ships, Cunard Queen Victoria and Holland America Zuiderdam.   Subscribe to my Tips For Travellers Newsletter for latest news, offers and bonus content * indicates required Email Address * View previous campaigns…

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Smart Cruisers Rely On These Game-Changing Cruise Resources

…r check out basket. Thanks Matt and Will! Are there must-have resources you use that I’ve missed? If so, let me know in the comments. Subscribe to my Tips For Travellers Newsletter for latest news, offers and bonus content * indicates required Email Address * View previous campaigns…

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Seniors Cruise Tips: Too Many Cruisers Over 55 Fall For These 8 Cruising Traps

…peaking, the older ships being a better match. For example, Celebrity. The new Edge class are very different ships with different venues, dining arrangements, and even cabin types to the older more classic Solstice and Millennium classes. Cunard’s Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth ships are strikingly different to the newer Queen Anne. The older Princess class ships with smaller ships, are different to not only the Royal Class like Sky and Majest…

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Here’s What It’s REALLY Like On Silversea These Days: Silversea Cruises review

…nched within the last eight years. Nova & Ray Class (728 passengers) – the newest, launched in 2023. This variation leads to inconsistency. The new Silver Nova is a dramatic reinvention — lighter, more open, with an asymmetrical design and vastly different layout. Many loyal guests find it too different from the “traditional” Silversea look and feel. Personally, I loved the new airy design, larger suites, and space throughout. But I understand why…

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8 Popular Repositioning Cruise Beliefs That Are Completely Wrong (And What To Expect Instead)

…uise lines often use repositionings to: Rehearse new production shows Test new systems and technology Refresh or modify venues Complete light maintenance On one MSC repositioning I was on, contractors were refitting dining spaces during the voyage. On my recent Silver Nova sailing, the entertainment team were trialling two new shows, not yet performance-ready. This type of “work in progress” does not happen on core-season itineraries. You Must Pla…