Tips and Tricks

10 things to do before you board your cruise

10 things to do on board

Boarding a big ship for the first time can be exciting and overwhelming. Here are Sue Bryant’s top tips on how to make the most of your first day on board … [Read more...]

Best Food Cruises

Celebrity Sushi

New cruisers often worry about having to dine with the same people every night. The reality, though, is that cruise lines offer some wonderful alternatives to the main restaurants. … [Read more...]

50 Tips for New Cruisers

As with any holiday planning your cruise carefully, and listening to the advice of others can only enhance your overall experience

Thinking about going on a cruise, but not sure what’s included, which size ship to choose or what clothes to pack? Our selection of top tips takes the mystery out of cruising and guides you from booking to boarding … [Read more...]

6 Expedition Cruise Tips

Polar Pioneer - Aurora Expeditions

Expedition cruises can be difficult for the inexperienced. Here are 6 key tips on how best to plan your next adventure cruise. … [Read more...]

New to cruise? 11 top tips for first time cruisers

A family playing in the sea

With cruising the fastest-growing sector of the travel industry in the UK, thousands of Brits are trying cruising for the first time. But beware, cruising is addictive! … [Read more...]

Cruise tipping etiquette – how to avoid embarassment

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From a one-time reward for exemplary service, to now an expected expense, tipping can be a tricky business. Gary Buchanan explains how to avoid embarrassment by following the on-board etiquette. The very mention of the word ‘tip’ is enough to get us Brits into a fluster. Fortunately, on cruise ships, there is often a structure in place ensuring we are neither skinflint nor extravagant. Shipboard systems for conveying gratuities were created … [Read more...]