The age old question…..what do I pack for my cruise? No one wants to be seen wearing the same clothes over and over! Yet, we are limited by weight and number of bags while traveling, especially if flying to the cruise port. Sure it would be fun to have your entire wardrobe with you, butContinueContinue reading “Essential Laundry Tips for Your Cruise”
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Discovering Southampton: Must-See Attractions and Activities Before Your Cruise
How do I get from London to Southampton cruise port? The Southampton cruise port is 80 miles southwest of London. Traveling by car, taxi or direct coach will take about 2 hours, depending on traffic. Heavy traffic at rush hour around London can increase your travel time.Most cruise lines offer direct transfers which you canContinueContinue reading “Discovering Southampton: Must-See Attractions and Activities Before Your Cruise”
Cruising with Kids: Family-Friendly Activities & Preparations
Cruising with your kids is an easy and fun way to explore the world. Many new ships are like floating resorts with endless options to keep all ages entertained. Your family is transported from port to port and you only have to unpack once! And no dragging suitcases from hotel to hotel! However, without proper planning and preparation,ContinueContinue reading “Cruising with Kids: Family-Friendly Activities & Preparations”
Top Things to do in Bath – Roman Baths, Georgian Architecture, and Culinary Delights
Bath is a stunning and historic city in England. Steeped in history dating back over two-thousand years, you will be spoiled with options for things to do. Less than a 1.5 hour train journey from London Paddington Station, it is a very easy day trip. We recently did this at the end of our visit toContinueContinue reading “Top Things to do in Bath – Roman Baths, Georgian Architecture, and Culinary Delights”
Norwegian Fjords Cruise Packing Tips
Sailing the fjords of Norway is amazing. The scenery is stunning and there are many excellent excursions. But….“WHAT DO I PACK!”. We have sailed the fjords several times. I use a modified version of my What To Pack For Alaska list. 🙂 This list also works well for Iceland cruises. First off remember….it’s not theContinueContinue reading “Norwegian Fjords Cruise Packing Tips”
Essential Packing Tips for Cruising with Young Children
Taking a cruise with your baby or toddler? Are you wondering what to pack? Packing for a cruise with a baby is a challenge for sure! You will want to pack light, but not too light! If you are lucky enough to get to your cruise ship without flying, you will not have any restrictions onContinueContinue reading “Essential Packing Tips for Cruising with Young Children”
What to Know Before Your Cruise Embarkation
It has finally arrived….Embarkation Day! All the waiting, planning and anticipation is almost over! Before you know it, you will be on board, sipping a tropical drink and waiting for sail away. Woohoo….vacation has begun!! Hold on though…you may be ready to get onboard, but the crew is busy preparing the ship and disembarking theContinueContinue reading “What to Know Before Your Cruise Embarkation”
Cruise Disembarkation Tips: Smooth Sailings for Your Farewell
No one likes to think about it, but it’s going to happen….you have to leave the ship. Disembarkation (or debark) is something cruisers don’t want to think about. It’s a lot more fun to think about things like planning excursions and booking future cruises and NOT think about getting off the ship. But all goodContinueContinue reading “Cruise Disembarkation Tips: Smooth Sailings for Your Farewell”
Sail Smoothly: Must-Have Cruise Documents and Boarding Advice
Cruise documents…what are they and which ones you need? To help you avoid any major mishaps, let’s walk through the basics and touch on some additional items you might want to bring along just in case. Boarding a cruise ship is different from boarding a domestic plane flight. Because cruises involve international travel, you won’tContinueContinue reading “Sail Smoothly: Must-Have Cruise Documents and Boarding Advice”
Benefits of Celebrity Captain’s Club – Maximize Your Cruise Experience
Updated May 31, 2024 Cruising with Celebrity really does have its benefits. When you join the Captain’s Club, you will enjoy an array of cruise rewards. The more you sail, the greater the rewards. You’ll earn points on every sailing, according to the cabin level you book. Enjoy discounts, special offers and perks. All thisContinueContinue reading “Benefits of Celebrity Captain’s Club – Maximize Your Cruise Experience”