Useful tips and tricks when travelling on a cruise ship, including what to see and do.
Princess Cruises has just announced three enormous new Voyager class ships – each carrying 4,700 guests and set to dwarf anything in the current fleet. It sounds exciting. But if Sun Princess and Star Princess are anything to go by, bigger may simply mean more crowded, worse service and fewer interesting ports. We explain why this might be bad news for cruisers.
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Our second visit to A Coruña began at 7 am, nightclub revellers still stumbling home opposite the ship. After a naked bronze welcome, we headed out of the city centre to an escape room, then scooted through steep, textured streets for one last Estrella Galicia before sailing. Read the full A Coruña cruise port adventure here.
Casablanca was the highlight of our cruise, until violent swells forced Sky Princess to abandon port. From sleepless alarms to shattered glass and snapped mooring lines, this is the story of a day that never happened at sea instead of Morocco disappointment lingered long after the waves settled leaving us wondering what might have been.
In which Linda & Ben make a second attempt to land in Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores. Discover its striking church, harbourside prison, and cobbled streets – plus why hiring a car is the real key to unlocking the island’s volcanoes and wineries.
Boarding the Sky Princess at Port Canaveral was our easiest embarkation yet! In this post, we share our real experience and top tips, like why we skipped the crowded rental car shuttle for a quick Uber, where to find cheaper gas, and how staying a few miles away in Titusville saved us some serious cash.
London to Southampton Cruise Terminal for under £25? Yes – advance coach fares from Victoria start at £7–£10, plus local taxi. Compare all 5 options (coach/train/taxi/driving/cruise line) with real 2026 prices, pros/cons tables + FAQs. Avoid expensive mistakes – discover the cheapest route now!
E-Life Limo offers a high-quality, affordable transfer from LAX to San Pedro, ideal for travelers needing extra space for luggage and mobility equipment. Unlike other services requiring inconvenient parking, E-Life provides direct pickup, efficient communication, and a smooth ride. Overall, it’s highly endorsed for its exceptional value and convenient service.
The final stop of the cruise is Curacao, a former Dutch colony known for its vibrant capital, Willemstad. Visitors can enjoy colorful markets, historical tours, and unique experiences like underwater walking. While beautiful, the city lacks enough activities for extended stays. Curacao is a lovely place for a brief stopover, particularly for beach lovers.
We’re up extra early to catch a glimpse of the pilot boarding Island Princess at 5:15am. … Panama Canal, Full TransitRead more
