Celebrity Beyond Cruise ship
Celebrity Cruises, Fly Cruise

Five things we love about Celebrity Beyond

Up next in our โ€˜5 reasonsโ€™ instalments is the Greek founded cruise line: Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity Cruises was our first โ€˜non-Britishโ€™ cruise and we fell in love with them the moment we stepped onboard. Cruising on Beyond for back-to-back summers, we return to Celebrity this July to try out one of their โ€˜more matureโ€™ ladies:… Continue reading Five things we love about Celebrity Beyond

Marella Explorer docked in Fueteventura in January 2024.
Marella Cruises

Top five reasons to sail with Marella Cruises

If youโ€™re from the United Kingdom youโ€™ll be familiar with the big red smile that adorns TUIโ€™s store fronts, aircrafts and cruise ship funnels. For the British market, booking a Marella Cruise brings all the benefits of booking a land based holiday with TUI. The former Thomson Cruises and, for a short while TUI Cruises… Continue reading Top five reasons to sail with Marella Cruises

Marella Explorer docked in Funchal, Madeira
All inclusive, Fly Cruise, Marella Cruises

A New Yearโ€™s Dream: Marella Explorer

Having done this cruise in 2019 and 2021, youโ€™d be right to ask, โ€œWhy do the exact same itinerary again?โ€ especially on the same ship. Thereโ€™s one reason why we keep getting drawn to this particular sailingโ€ฆthe fireworks in Funchal, Madeira to bring in the new year are just awe inspiring every time weโ€™ve watched… Continue reading A New Yearโ€™s Dream: Marella Explorer

The aft of Marella Explorer docked in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
All inclusive, Celebrity Cruises, Fly Cruise, Marella Cruises

For The Love Of Cruise: 2023 Wrapped

Weโ€™ve had Spotify wrapped but what about Cruising Wrapped? Hereโ€™s what weโ€™ve been up to whilst cruising this year. Ships sailed on: Celebrity Beyond, Marella Voyager and Marella Explorer. Ports visited: Civitavecchia, Katakolon, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Messina, Naples, Livorno, Palma de Mallorca, Olbia, Piombino, Villefranche, Palamรณs, Santa Cruz, Las Palmas, Arrecife, Peurto del Rossario and… Continue reading For The Love Of Cruise: 2023 Wrapped

The Platter sign attached the the wall identifying the restaurant onboard. Marella Voyager
Marella Cruises

Speciality Dining Focus: Platter

This experience took place as part of our paid partnership with Marella Cruises whilst onboard Marella Voyager. What is Platter? A brand new speciality dining concept for Marella Cruises onboard Marella Voyager offering up a range of boards consisting of: meats, cheeses and most importantly a selection of wines to accompany your meal. Located on… Continue reading Speciality Dining Focus: Platter

The Dining Club sign on a glass background with seating in the foreground
Celebrity Cruises, Marella Cruises, P&O Cruises

Top 5 Specialty Dining Experiences

Whether you prefer a relaxed dining experience or something more formal, there are plenty of included options when stepping on board a ship. However if your cruise is for a special occasion or even just an extra treat during your holiday, have you considered an evening at a specialty restaurant? What do we mean by… Continue reading Top 5 Specialty Dining Experiences

All inclusive, Celebrity Cruises, Fly Cruise

Ancient Olympia, Greece Cruise Port Guide: What to Do in a Day.

Ancient Olympia: the birth place of the Olympic Games. However, it is more than just a historical slight, the town of Olympia offers plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to recover after exploring the archaeological site. When you see Olympia on your cruise itinerary itโ€™s worth pointing out that youโ€™ll dock in Katakolon and will… Continue reading Ancient Olympia, Greece Cruise Port Guide: What to Do in a Day.

All inclusive, Fly Cruise

Naples, Italy Cruise Port Guide

Naples, the gateway to so many bucket list attractions including the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and the island of Capri. However, if you're looking for something a bit closer to the port and to take in the city of Naples then โ€˜Underground Naplesโ€™ is the trip for you. After visiting Naples a few times previously on… Continue reading Naples, Italy Cruise Port Guide