CRUISES

Cruises are becoming more and more popular these days and it is not hard to see why. There is something special about waking up in a different location each morning.

Cruise ships are also becoming destinations in their own right with a wide variety of dining options, spectacular entertainment  and a wealth of activities you can take part in. They also often offer incredible good value for money.

As a solo traveller I’ve also found cruising is a great way to meet people. If you are thinking about taking a cruise but worried about going on your own check out my post on why it is a great idea to cruise solo

Read on for posts on cruise lines I have cruised with, port guides, shore excursions reviews and packing tips. 

New to cruising

23 tips for a hassle free embarkation day

11 tips for a stress free disembarkation day

How to make friends on a cruise

5 reason why you should cruise alone

P&O Cruises

IONA

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords on Iona

Iona cabins to avoid (maybe)

Cabin Review: Iona balcony cabin (sort of)

Cabin Review: Iona inside cabin

ARVIA

More on P&O Cruises

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P&O Cruises ships by size (and age)

Britannia Cabins to Avoid (+ to book)

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Cabin Review: Britannia solo inside cabin

Drink packages – are they worth it?

Princess Cruises

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Enchanted Princess review (info + photos)

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Enchanted Princess balcony cabin review

Virgin Voyages

Cruise Review: Valiant Lady MerMaiden voyage

Cabin Review: Valiant Lady solo insider cabin

Virgin Voyages drink packages: Bar tabs & drink prices

Celebrity cruises

Celebrity Cruise ships by size (and age)

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Cabin Review: Celebrity Silhouette balcony cabin

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Celebrity Silhouette restaurant guide

Packing Tips

PORT GUIDES

SHORE EXCURSIONS

Geirangerfjord from Hellesylt

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Loen Skylift and Kjenndalen Glacier from Olden

Briksdal Glacier from Olden

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Lysefjord cruise and Pulpit Rock from Stavanger