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All cruise lines welcome service dogs by arrangement. The only cruise line which accepts dogs which aren’t service dogs is Cunard, and only then on the Queen Mary 2. This ship has kennel facilities, so the dog won’t be allowed in public areas of the ship.
If you’ve booked a cruise that has the tips or gratuities included in the fare, these must be paid. If your cruise instead suggests that you tip during your cruise, either automatically or at your own discretion, you are under no legal obligation to pay these tips and, when they are automatically added to your […]
Every stateroom on the Independence of the Seas has a kettle along with tea when sailing from Southampton. Coffee is not supplied, so you may wish to bring your own. Another tip is to take a carton of milk from the Windjammer Cafe every morning, as only UHT is provided in your stateroom.
Yes, all Royal Caribbean staterooms and suites are equipped with a hair-dryer. Other standard features include a telephone, television, shampoo, soap and conditioner.
All of the Fred. Olsen ships can welcome wheelchair users, although there are limited places available due to safety regulations. Currently these are the maximum number of wheelchair users on each ship: Braemar – 4 Black Watch – 6 Boudicca – 6 Balmoral – 12 You may need to be assisted on-board, but the cruise […]
An EHIC will cover some illnesses and emergencies during your time in port in EU countries, but it won’t cover you at sea and it won’t cover you for major emergencies. Therefore it’s vital that you purchase travel insurance before you travel.
The P&O Arcadia is a great ship, and depending on what you’re looking for from your holiday it could be a fantastic option for a world cruise. The Arcadia offers a relaxed pace for adults only, so if you’re looking for thrilling excitement on-board or something for families, you would be best looking at another […]
The great thing about cruise ships is that every line offers fantastic food, and of course it depends on your own tastes as to what you’ll find the best. A number of cruise lines employ celebrity chefs to enhance the menus on-board. Cunard Line work with Todd English, an American chef known for his high […]
Prices can vary, but generally a half day tour of St Petersburg will cost around £35-£50, a full day tour can cost up to £75 and tours that include attraction visits can vary from £50-£100+.
No matter where you are in the Mediterranean, the best value way to travel is always on foot, as it will cost you nothing. In some instances, your cruise port may be relatively close to the town or city you are visiting, so for some smaller ports of call, this is certainly a realistic option. […]