This is a sponsored post for Marella Cruises. If you’re new to cruising, or you’ve only tried one or two ships before, you might not really know how to best make use of your time. Marella Cruises is a very popular British cruise line thanks to its all-inclusive fares and exciting itineraries, and the ships offer a wide range of activities to enjoy onboard, especially in the evening. In this guide, I’ll highlight some of the best ways you can spend an evening on your Marella cruise ship, so that you can start dreaming of (and planning) your next incredible holiday. Enjoy your own perfect Mare ..read more

P&O Cruises has announced its flight partners for the 2024/25 Caribbean winter season, with the big news being that Maleth Aero has been dropped. The cruise line will continue its partnership with TUI for flights, with Norse Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic also joining the lineup and operating some flights for Caribbean cruises. The cruise line has promised that guests will receive a consistent and dedicated in-flight service regardless of the cruise line, meaning that anyone flying specifically for a cruise will enjoy select benefits. These include the chance to bypass immigration in the ai ..read more

A woman has shared her story of losing $10,000 on her Carnival cruise booking after sharing her booking details online. Tiffany Banks and her partner had booked a luxury cruise in a Presidential Excel Suite onboard Carnival Celebration, one of the biggest ships in the fleet, for a total cost of around $13,000. But she was confused when she received emails telling her that two of her booked shore excursions had been cancelled, without any reason provided. She called the cruise line to ask what had happened and was told that the excursions were cancelled because the suite had been cancelled by ..read more

Getting married on a cruise is a fantastic way to celebrate your love for your partner, especially if you’re both cruise fans! Not only that, but your wedding and honeymoon get combined into one convenient package – and you’ll get some amazing, unique photo opportunities on the ship too. But how much is a wedding on a cruise ship? What’s included in cruise wedding packages and what do you need to pay extra for? It varies by cruise line, but I’ve researched all the major lines to put this guide together for you. Cruise Line Wedding Packages And Prices Cruise Line Price for 10 guests Car ..read more

Mundy Cruising, a luxury cruise specialist based in the UK, is launching the world’s first luxury pickleball cruise designed for fans of the sport who haven’t yet enjoyed a cruise holiday. Guests will be able to enjoy a beautiful round-trip cruise from Dover, spending 8 nights onboard the stunning Crystal Symphony, departing on 18th September 2024. As well as all the amenities of a luxury cruise ship that guests would normally expect, they will be able to play many friendly games of pickleball onboard, as the ship has two courts. It’s also the only no-fly cruise available on a Crystal ship th ..read more

In collaboration with the Cleaner Seas Group and the University of Surrey, Marella Cruises is addressing the critical issue of microplastic pollution in our oceans. Microplastics are minuscule plastic particles, less than 5 millimetres in diameter, originating from various sources such as the degradation of larger plastic debris, microbeads in personal care products, and synthetic fibres from textiles. Once these particles infiltrate the ocean, they become persistent pollutants, challenging to remove and capable of causing extensive harm. The presence of microplastics in the ocean also raises ..read more

During the ship’s latest 14-night voyage, P&O Cruises’ Ventura is experiencing a gastrointestinal virus outbreak affecting at least 2% of its occupants. Unofficial reports suggest up to 250 suspected cases including crew and passengers, though the cruise line has yet to confirm exact numbers and has so far only said that around 2% of those onboard were suffering from symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea and other symptoms. As a guide, 2% of the ship’s total capacity (crew and guests) would be around 100 people. Those reports from unnamed sources onboard suggest that there has been issues with ..read more

With UEFA Euro 2024 just around the corner, MSC Cruises is presenting a unique opportunity for football fans to enjoy the tournament like never before. MSC Cruises has partnered with UEFA to bring the live broadcast of UEFA Euro 2024 matches to its guests. The coverage will include all major matches, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the action. But it will only be available on cruise ships operating out of Europe – not those in the US or elsewhere in the world. Specially designated venues onboard will host the live broadcasts. These areas will feature large screens and comfortable se ..read more

This is a sponsored post for Marella Cruises. Marella Cruises is a great cruise line for lots of different people. There’s an adults-only ship if you want a more relaxed experience, but the rest of the fleet welcomes families of all ages, with plenty to enjoy no matter whether you’re 8 or 80. And if you are travelling with kids, you’ll find that they love the floating resort of a Marella ship for their school holiday getaways. There are plenty of reasons why, and you can read up on what makes Marella great for families in my guide. But let’s take a specific look at the reasons kids love Marel ..read more

SeaDream Yacht Club has announced exciting news for the 2024 summer season, including new upgrades, expanded menus and an incredible slide making its debut in the Mediterranean. Firstly, the cruise line has unveiled an expanded plant-based menu. SeaDream was the first cruise line to introduce a plant menu all the way back in 2011, and now it has the best options at sea, with 2024 seeing more options than ever before. Guests who want to enjoy a plant-based menu can enjoy five-course dinners each night, with new items every day and no repeated menu on a seven-day cruise. And of course, like all ..read more