Useful tips and tricks when travelling on a cruise ship, including what to see and do.
Cruise ship noise can quickly disturb your sleep, from loud neighbours and slamming doors to rattling coat hangers and engine vibration. Discover practical ways to reduce cabin noise, report persistent problems and choose a quieter room before you sail.
Chase the Northern Lights on six extraordinary Norway sailings with Ambassador Cruise Line. Book before 30 September and use code LIGHTS5 to save 5%. With peak solar activity making 2026 a prime year for aurora sightings, these Aurora cruise ship itineraries offer the perfect blend of Arctic scenery, dark skies and adventure.
After ice disrupted our 2024 Greenland cruise, we never stopped hoping to return to extraordinary Nanortalik. Now Princess Cruises has added Greenland back to its 2028 schedule with a Fire & Ice sailing aboard Caribbean Princess. With Misstep set in this remarkable destination, the timing feels perfect. Could you join us on this unforgettable adventure?
Before your cruise, skip the posh pre-stay and embrace a budget cruise hotel. It saves money for port fun, supports low-paid workers, shows you how the other half live, and makes you grateful for your ship’s luxury. Plus, it’s excellent material for dinner party stories.
Ambassador’s solar eclipse cruise 2026 is a bargain for over-50s, with up 10% off, half-price drinks and a rare Dundee sailing built around the eclipse. But in this article we show you how to double your discount to score 20% off a unique solar eclipse cruise this August.
Cruising solo can feel wonderfully freeing, but a few smart safety gadgets add extra reassurance. This article rounds up practical picks, from personal alarms and door-stop alarms to anti-theft bags, RFID wallets, torches, and phone straps, helping solo travellers stay organised, visible, and secure on the ship and ashore.
Norway’s fjords are a true bucket-list cruise, and this 11-night sailing from London Tilbury is your chance to book them with 10% off before 2 June 2026.
Think you’re the perfect passenger? Think again. From buffet offenders to serial queue jumpers, we expose the worst cruise ship guests who ruin holidays for everyone. A funny, slightly uncomfortable look at cruise ship behaviour that might hit closer to home than you’d like.
Princess Cruises could give the Island Princess cruise ship a new life with LNG propulsion instead of replacing her with another large newbuild. A retrofit could preserve one of the fleet’s most loved ships, extend her service life, and help keep classic Panama Canal and Greenland itineraries within reach.
Sightseeing walking distance Southampton port is possible if you know where to look – there are … Walkable sights from Southampton cruise terminalsRead more
