Beverages keep on flowing when you buy a drinks package on your cruise holiday. But those seemingly unlimited drinks from the bars and restaurants come with a hefty initial cost. One of the big dilemmas I faced when I booked my cruise on MSC Preziosa was whether to book the MSC Cruises Drinks Package or...

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I’m a big fan of casual cruising, and the likes of Royal Caribbean And Norwegian Cruise Line instantly spring to mind. Buy my time on Carnival Breeze made me realise there’s a remarkably similar experience to be had on American favourite, Carnival Cruise Line. And it seems I’m not alone. Following her Mediterranean adventure on...

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Lonely Planet is a familiar brand in the travel guide space, and they’ve recently launched a new book devoted to the world of cruising. They sent me a copy of The Cruise Handbook so I could flick through it, find out where it sits in the growing library of cruise guides out there, and to...

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Most cruise lines segregate by cabin grade, particularly when it comes to suites. Suite guests often get access to perks and areas that regular passengers do not. That might include an exclusive restaurant or private deck space, priority embarkation, priority seating at theatre shows, and so on. MSC Cruises is a bit different and offers “experiences”....

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“We cross the ‘T’, dot the ‘I’, and put ‘U’ in the middle”. I lost count of how many times I heard that advert informing the country that Thomson had became TUI. But does a smiley logo make for a happy experience? I jetted off for to Majorca for a brief one-night ship visit to...

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Looking for travel inspiration? My travel ideas come from all over the place, from Instagram and Pinterest to the mail shots and brochures that land on my doorstep. But there’s a wave of cruise magazines out there eager to satisfy your thirst for cruise knowledge and travel know-how. Here are my top picks (in alphabetical...

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The first person to sleep in mini suite 13202 on Norwegian Bliss was yours truly. And there’s something oddly special about having that claim to fame. Located mid-ship on Deck 13 portside, the cabin offered easy access to the mid-ship stairwell. I was really looking forward to seeing this cabin as a few years ago,...

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“Where would you like to dine?” asked a lady sitting meekly in the corner of a room, drowning in restaurant menus. There was only one choice for me: Q Texas Smokehouse. A highly sought-after choice but I was an early bird and I caught the worm. My meal at Cagney’s Steakhouse was already arranged on...

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Alaska is about to get hotter with the arrival of Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest Breakaway-Plus class ship, Norwegian Bliss. The ship, “designed for Alaska,” introduces go-karts, laser tag, and freestyle cruising to an already crowded Alaskan cruise market. So can it make a splash? Knowing the ship was Alaska-bound – and Alaska being my #1...

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Is there any stopping MSC Cruises? No. Not really. They are on a relentless journey of rapid expansion at the moment, signalled by the second new ship launch THIS year. MSC Meraviglia joined the fleet in June and now in November, MSC Seaside has become part of the family. Seaside EVO 5,179-passenger MSC Seaside boasts...

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