Did someone say a ship tour to round off 2025? Count us in! As part of our membership with the CLIA Choose Cruise programme, we were able to embark Ambassadorās Ambition ship to get our first taste of the UKās newest cruise line. Making the journey down to the port of Tilbury, you know youāre… Continue reading Ship insights: Our day onboard Ambassador Ambition
For the first time on For The Love Of Cruise, we welcome guest contributors Justin and Will who have kindly taken time out of their honeymoon to give insights around their unexpected twist and turns as they adventure across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Ahoy there cruisers, tell us a bit about yourselves: We are… Continue reading Honeymoon Highlights from P&O Arvia
After a relaxing first day and a half at sea, the first port of our Alaskan adventure: Icy Strait, was finally coming into view. As you sail closer to docking, youāre taken aback by the green landscape; the serenity is broken by the sounds of one of the worldās longest zip lines sending adrenaline junkies… Continue reading Port experience: Icy Strait Point
Summer 2025 was the season where we broadened our cruise horizons and took our first sailing outside of Europe as we headed to the final frontier of Alaska onboard Celebrity Solstice. Debuting in 2008, did you know the ship gets its name from the use of solar panels which contribute to her power grid? Embarkation… Continue reading Ship insights: Celebrity Solstice
In the run up to our Norwegian Fjords cruise onboard Sky Princess we werenāt sure what to expect from Haugesund as weād read many differing views of the port. Once again, weād decided to do our own thing and take in the sights on offer. Disembarking in the rain, we were hoping that the weather… Continue reading Port insights: Haugesund
As with most ports during a Norwegian fjords cruise, there are plenty of options to keep you occupied in Skjolden. Read on to find out what we got up to during our time in this quaint town whilst sailing on Sky Princess. To prepare for our visit we did a lot of research on what… Continue reading Port insights: Skjolden
After waiting for what seemed like a lifetime, our Norwegian Fjords cruise had finally arrived. This cruise not only brought new ports but also a completely new cruise line for us to mark our 20th cruise. Embarkation Although heading to the Queen Elizabeth II terminal via the familiar Ocean Gate 4 in Southampton, the terminal… Continue reading Ship insights: Sky Princess
When arriving by cruise ship, you will dock in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge where you may wish to explore the local sites. The majority of tourists however, will head for the ever-popular city: Bruges. How do we get there? There are 3 main options and it will depend on your budget, as well as… Continue reading Port Experience: Zeebrugge to Bruges
Heading on a Northern European cruise soon? Discover our top tips to help you maximise your time in port. First up: Hamburg Hamburg is one of Germanyās major cities and is crossed by hundreds of canals. When arriving by cruise ship, you will need to take a shuttle to head into the city centre; itās… Continue reading Port Experience: Hamburg
After months of excitement, the day had finally arrived to join the āSun Princess Shines in Southamptonā event and for us to take in our first steps onboard a Princess Cruises ship. The day began at the impressive Carnival House where we were transported via shuttle buses that had been put on for the event.… Continue reading Ship insights: Our day onboard Sun Princess
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