Cruising can be a fantastic way to unwind and enjoy a vacation, with its luxurious amenities, breathtaking destinations, and endless entertainment options. However, cruise lines have strict policies in place to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all passengers. One of the rules that often raises questions is the prohibition on bringing alcohol onboard. In this blog post, we’ll explore what can happen if you get caught sneaking alcohol onto a cruise ship. Cruise Line Alcohol Policies Most cruise lines have strict policies regarding bringing alcohol onboard. They typically allow pa ..read more

Southampton, a bustling port city on England’s south coast, is a destination that seamlessly blends rich maritime history with modern attractions and a vibrant cultural scene. From historic sites to scenic parks, world-class museums to bustling markets, there’s no shortage of things to see and do in Southampton. In this article, we’ll explore some of the top attractions and activities that make Southampton a must-visit destination. Setting sail from Southampton? Don’t worry Southampton’s got you covered with a mix of historic sites, quirky museums, and parks that are essentially giant green ..read more

Most of you will know that as a couple we are fairly “Loyal to Royal” and are diamond members with Royal Caribbean. However with the increasing cost of cruising and two kiddos to please we are constantly checking out the costs and new ships offered by other cruise lines. Which recently brought us to MSC Cruise lines and we were pleasantly surprised indeed. I will write a review of the cruise itself and food etc in another post. But for now I would like to share with you a review about cabin 8242 on Deck 8. Now I’ve said this before many times but one of the things we hear constantly on Faceboo ..read more

What is better than a cruise? A FREE cruise of course!! I spend at least an hour per week entering holiday and cruise competitions. I have even been lucky enough to have a few wins… Most competitions take less than a minute to enter, so it can be well worth giving it a go. After all you have to be in it to win it right? To make competitions easier to find I have put together a full list of recent and latest competitions to enter in the UK. Just remember to check the closing date and sail date before entering. There isn’t much point entering a competition for a cruise that you cannot sail on ..read more

P&O Cruises have recently announced the launch of four new drinks packages on their cruise holidays of five nights or more. The new drinks packages have been available on board Iona and Ventura since May 20, 2023 and will be launched across the rest of the fleet by the end of July 2023. P&0’s new drinks packages range from £10.95 per person per day right up to £54.95 per person per day. These prices will include a 10% discount if you purchase before boarding. We are definitely seeing some price increases compared to the old packages but in my personal opinion I am really happy with th ..read more

You’re going on a cruise, you are taking formal gear that has been screwed up in your suitcase for over 24 hours, you aren’t allowed to take a clothes iron but hey surely you can take a clothes steamer? Sadly most cruise lines do not allow travel irons or steamers to be packed and taken on board. Check out this post to find out the rules for each cruise line and who allows clothes steamers. Let’s face it, clothes steamers (and irons) are not particularly safe and you are on a cruise ship, the last place you want a fire to break out. Clothes steamers do feel a safer option compared to clothes ..read more

Popular fast food chain Johnny Rockets debuted in 1999 on the Royal Caribbean ship Voyager of the Seas. Offering burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes and an array of other delicious fried food it’s a real change to try something different when onboard.  Johnny Rockets onboard Explorer of the Seas I will be the first to admit, back in 2014 when we took our first cruise my opinion was always “we don’t pay for food on cruises” why would we? We get delicious food included in the cruise fare and the cruise cost enough in the first place. So why on earth would we pay even more? Ahh how things have chan ..read more

The main dining room is not the only place you can enjoy a meal on Royal Caribbean ships. There are so many amazing places to eat that it can be easy to forget the popular fast food chain Johnny Rockets. The first time Johnny Rockets appeared on a Royal Caribbean ship was in 1999 onboard Voyager of the Seas.  Johnny Rockets onboard Explorer of the Seas In this post we will talk a little bit about the restaurant itself, cost, and I will share the menu. Also I will include a full list of the ships which include a Johnny Rockets. Johnny Rockets offers a fast food style menu, i.e burgers, hot ..read more

One of the most expensive parts about cruising can actually be what you drink onboard. More and more cruise lines are starting to introduce the “all inclusive” experience, and I for one love it when I can snap up a deal with a drinks package included! However this is not the case for all cruises and sometimes it’s nice to take that favourite bottle of wine onboard to consume in the cabin. Cruise lines, not surprisingly, make an awful lot of profit from you purchasing alcohol onboard. So it’s not surprising that they try and limit you on what you bring onboard yourself. Most cruise lines limit ..read more

Whether you are an old-timer or a newcomer to cruising you will have heard of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class ships.  They are the biggest in the world and they offer attractions you won’t find anywhere else at sea! Royal Caribbean truly has the WOW factor, they aim to be bigger and better year after year and they are yet to be beaten in size! With 26 ships to choose from, selecting the best ship can be a hard task. But Royal Caribbean Group their ships into different classes. This makes it easier to find the attractions you fancy trying or if you have enjoyed a ship in the past you ca ..read more