Virgin Voyages entered the cruise market in 2020 with one aim, to shake up the cruise industry. Determined to do things differently, even experienced salty dogs had to learn a few new tricks . If you are taking a Virgin cruise, here are our top tips for your first Virgin Voyages cruise. Looking for more… Continue reading 20 Pro Tips for Your First Virgin Voyages Cruise

I’ll be honest, we never thought cruising would be for us. We had misconceptions that were quickly squashed as we embarked on our first sea adventure. Cruising is a very different kind of trip from our previous holidays, and it was a steep learning curve. Now, we are hooked! To help you have the best… Continue reading 30 Tips for First Time Cruisers

Did you know that not only can you take a bag on board with you when you embark on a cruise, but you should. Just like a plane, you can pack a cruise hand luggage bag full of important and helpful things for your first day (plus bring a handbag too). Read on to make… Continue reading 12 First Day Cruise Carry On Bag Essentials

As divine as being on the water is, a real highlight of cruising is the amazing destinations you can visit. Over the course of our eight day Captivating Canary Islands cruise with Windstar, we had five stops. We chose to do a mix of self-guided adventures and two official tours. Join us as we hop… Continue reading Hopping Off Windstar Cruises – Our Captivating Canary Islands Shore Excursions

Do you get fear of missing out when you travel? Me too! This is likely to be heightened on a cruise and that isn’t for everyone. The limited time frame, abundance of options and tight schedule mean it can be hard to relax. The fear of not fitting everything in can leave you running from… Continue reading How to Avoid FOMO When You’re Cruising

Setting sail on Star Pride, a week of adventure before us, the excitement was brimming. Normally, all the planning is down to me and our trips can be pretty hectic. On this trip, Windstar Cruises literally took the wheel and our only job was to have a lovely time. Join us, and the president of… Continue reading All Aboard Windstar Pride – Our Full Windstar Cruises Review

Six ports in five days? Sounds a bit crazy doesn’t it? ..almost impossible! However, Celestyal Cruise’s Iconic Aegean itinerary does just that, and in style too! We wanted to share our experience of each port along the way. Read on for our full Iconic Aegean cruise review. To read all about the ship and what… Continue reading A Journey Through Ancient Seas – An Iconic Aegean Cruise Review

Celestyal Cruises is a small, homegrown Greek cruise line. They celebrate all things Greek through their food, onboard activities, shows and cruise itineraries. I had never heard of Celestyal before last year but was so intrigued by their impossible sounding Iconic Aegean cruises. Four nights and seven posts? This must be a truly unique offering.… Continue reading All Aboard the Celestyal Olympia – Our Full Celestyal Cruises Review

MSC Cruises is Italy’s foremost cruise company, running its first cruise in 1988 and growing every year. They offer some amazing value cruises around the world with lots of great extras included in the price. In January 2023 my friend (Caz) and I were lucky enough to bag a spot on MSC Grandiosa for a… Continue reading All Aboard MSC – An MSC Grandiosa Review

On my second trip to Kerala in India, I was lucky enough to spend a wonderful night on board one of the best luxury houseboats in Alleppey. Embarking on this beautiful boat journey through the backwaters of Kerala with Blue Jelly Cruises was a total dream come true. The blend of luxury and nature, the… Continue reading The Best Luxury Houseboats in Alleppey – A Blue Jelly Cruises Review

Your Virgin Voyages cruise is booked, you are staring at an empty suitcase and suddenly you have a crisis; what on earth do you pack for Virgin Voyages cruise?! If, like us, this is your first cruise, or if it is just your first cruise with Virgin Voyages, there are a few things to know… Continue reading What to Pack for a Virgin Voyages Cruise, and What to Leave at Home

Taking to sea with Virgin Voyages is exciting, and to that the chance to sip champagne in your very own hammock as you sail away and you are on to a winner! 86% of the cabins onboard the Virgin Voyages ships have a balcony so there are lots to book. If you’re thinking of choosing… Continue reading Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace Review – Is Virgin’s Balcony Cabin Worth It?

If there is one thing Virgin does well, it’s a drink. Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class cabin has cocktails, many of the Virgin Hotels offer an amazing boozy brunch menu and Richard Branson even launched Virgin Cola which…nearly…broke the soda market. Well, Virgin Voyages is no different. Cocktails, wines from around the world and beers galore… Continue reading Your Ultimate Guide to the Virgin Voyages Bar Tab

Telling people you are travelling to Estonia AND Finland in one trip can leave them goggle-eyed. It sounds like a great migration but did you know you can travel between them in just two and a half hours? The best way to do so is undoubtedly the Tallinn Helsinki ferry run by Eckerö Line. Join… Continue reading Fun on M/S Finlandia, Eckerö Line Tallinn – Helsinki Ferry Review

Travelling around Myanmar can be a bit of a chore. To get from A to B can be bumpy, cold (or both as in the case of the night train from Yangon to Bagan). However, an amazing exception to this is the Mandalay Bagan boat. The Irrawaddy Cruise boats have a much smoother time of… Continue reading How to Travel Bagan to Mandalay by Boat on an Irrawaddy Cruise

If you have seen my blog post about walking the Regent’s Canal, you will know that I am a huge fan of this stretch of canal. I will, of course, jump at the chance to hit this stretch of water in any way I can and so I was thrilled to find out about GoBoat… Continue reading Loving London – Sailing a GoBoat Along Regent’s Canal

The south-east Asian backpacking circuit is well established. From Bangkok, travellers head north-west to Chang Mai, Pai and go trekking in the golden triangle, before heading east into the small country of Laos. Most travellers cross the border and then get on “the slow boat to Laos”. That is exactly what we did on our… Continue reading The Slow Boat to Laos – A Two Day Treat