Hello my lovely readers! I sailed on the beautiful Sapphire Princess just after its refurbishment was completed back in 2018 and I cannot believe how long it took me to get this post out! But it is finally here. There are plenty of public areas, restaurants, pools and more on the Sapphire Princess that I want to highlight and talk about. Therefore, I am breaking … Continue reading PRINCESS CRUISES – SAPPHIRE PRINCESS: WHERE TO EAT
Hi my lovely readers! Have you ever dreamt about going on an expedition cruise, let’s say to the Arctic? Or are you looking for a cruise line that sails between the Norwegian Fjords like no other cruise line does? Maybe this post will help you decide if a trip with Hurtigruten on MS Spitsbergen is for you. I had the privilege to go on an … Continue reading HURTIGRUTEN – MS SPITSBERGEN SHIP TOUR
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are at the cruise port, but your ship is not there? Well, I have and I must tell you it is not fun at all. In fact, it is scary and very, very, very stressful. This happened to me a few years ago. I booked a cruise around Japan and was very much looking forward … Continue reading AT THE CRUISE PORT, BUT WHERE IS THE SHIP!?
Hi my lovely readers! I love formal nights. It is as simple as that. I am always looking forward to them during a cruise. I do not get the chance to dress up a lot and by that I mean wearing pretty cocktail dresses or evening gowns, spending an hour on doing my hair, putting on that lipstick that I normally do not dare to … Continue reading MY FAVOURITE DRESSES FOR CRUISE FORMAL NIGHTS
Hi my lovely readers! We already explored the public areas on MS Roald Amundsen such as the Science Center, lounge areas, restaurants, gym, sauna and of course the pool deck. In this post I want to show you some of the cabins that I had the pleasure of viewing. All cabins on MS Roald Amundsen are outside cabins and the majority come with their own … Continue reading HURTIGRUTEN – SHIP VISIT MS ROALD AMUNDSEN CABINS
Hi my lovely readers! In 2019, I had the pleasure and chance of participating in a ship tour of Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen, the first ever Hybrid Expedition Ship in the world. It is the most environmental friendly and sustainable expedition ship there is right now, with the exception of MS Fridtjof Nansen, her sister ship of course. The use of hybrid technology reduces fuel … Continue reading HURTIGRUTEN – SHIP VISIT MS ROALD AMUNDSEN PUBLIC AREAS
Hi my lovely readers! Are you tired of going to the beach over and over again during your Caribbean cruise? Another day of playing in the sun, cooling down in the fabulous blue sea, building fun sand castles or relaxing while reading a book? I know it sounds horrible 🙂 and that is why I decided to visit Chankanaab Beach and Adventure Park in Cozumel. … Continue reading WHAT TO DO IN PORT: COZUMEL – CHANKANAAB BEACH ADVENTURE PARK
Hi guys, Yesterday I found out that my cruise to Hawaii was cancelled for this year due to COVID-19 😦 I was expecting this to happen, but it is still sad when you get the information and cruise cancellation in writing from the company, in my case this was from Carnival. As my cruise was supposed to go in two weeks, I already started to … Continue reading MY PRINTABLE BEACH CRUISE HOLIDAY PACKING LIST
Hi my lovely readers! Last year, I went to Svalbard on MS Spitsbergen with Hurtigruten. I am still thinking about this trip every time I hear something about Svalbard or see pictures of the Arctic. I think back to my trip and wish I was there again. I am jealous of the people that are going to travel there, although I have been already myself! … Continue reading TRAVELLING ON MS SPITSBERGEN TO SVALBARD – MY BEST MOMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Hi my lovely readers! You have decided to go on a cruise. Great, you have taken the first step on your cruise journey towards a fantastic holiday! But there are a few points to keep in mind and remember before booking that cruise as these can impact on your experience and your trip in general. Make sure you read this before pressing the BOOK button! … Continue reading 8 THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE BOOKING AND CONFIRMING YOUR CRUISE
Hi my lovely readers! On my Arctic Expedition Cruise to Svalbard, I had the pleasure calling cabin 622 my home for the two weeks I spend on board MS Spitsbergen with Hurtigruten. Cabin 622 is an Arctic Superior, an outside cabin located on deck 6 towards the aft of the ship. The location of the cabin is great and so convenient. You have the Explorer … Continue reading MS SPITSBERGEN – ARCTIC SUPERIOR 622 CABIN REVIEW
Hi my lovely readers! I have had the pleasure to experience my first ever Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten last month and I must say it was mind-blowing, truly magical and one of the best things I have ever experienced in my life! Seeing Spitsbergen and the archipelago of Svalbard, with all the wildlife, scenery and culture was fantastic. However, the Arctic is harsh, cold and especially … Continue reading PACKING TIPS FOR ARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES
DAY 9 MORNING: SHIP CRUISING ALONG THE ICE EDGE On the way to our next destination, we encountered some ice and the Captain decided to cruise along it. So many different shapes, thicknesses and sizes. DAY 9 EVENING: PHIPPSOYA Located up north, the furthest north on my trip, this island also had some walruses and this time we were able to land and get close … Continue reading MY HURTIGRUTEN EXPEDITION CRUISE IN PICTURES – SVALBARD, THE ARCTIC, PART 2
DAY 1 EMBARKATION: TROMSO The start of my journey to the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard. Embarkation day. DAY 4 MORNING: BURGERBUKTA Burgerbukta in Hornsund is famous for being one of the most beautiful fjords in Svalbard and I was lucky to see close up two if its eight glaciers. An amazing first landing site! DAY 4 AFTERNOON: SAMARINVAGON Located just opposite of Burgerbukta is Samarin … Continue reading MY HURTIGRUTEN EXPEDITION CRUISE IN PICTURES – SVALBARD, THE ARCTIC, PART 1
Hi my lovely readers! Formal nights are a big part of a cruise and depending on the length of the cruise, you might have multiple. The majority of people, at least on the cruises that I have been on, tend to go all out. The women look all glamorous and the men turn into real gentlemen in their suits and tuxedos. The halls are filled … Continue reading FORMAL NIGHTS ON A CRUISE – WHAT IS THE DEAL AND WHAT TO EXPECT
Hi my lovely readers! Last year I went on my first cruise with Princess Cruises. I stayed in an inside cabin on the Sapphire Princess as I am most of the times out and about. I do not spend too much time in the room, hence I do not necessarily need a window or a balcony cabin. But this is just me. I most of … Continue reading SAPPHIRE PRINCESS – INSIDE CABIN REVIEW
Hi my lovely readers! My first ever cruise was a few years ago to the Caribbean with Carnival. Needless to say I got hooked and since then went on holiday with different cruise lines and to varies different destinations. I had good and bad experiences, but with Carnival they were all great! Looking at why, it seems fairly obvious to me. ACTIVITIES ON BOARD Carnival … Continue reading MY THOUGHTS ON: CARNIVAL CRUISE
Hi my lovely readers! Galveston is one of the many cruise ports in the US, less than an hour away from Houston in Texas. It might not be as well known as some other cruise ports such as Miami or New York. However, Carnival for instance offers several cruises departing from Galveston to the Caribbean each year and the city has plenty to offer, too. … Continue reading WHAT TO DO IN PORT: GALVESTON
When we go on holiday, we want to relax and just get away from daily life. However, for some of us daily life also involves looking after ourselves continuously, being careful and on the lookout all the time. I am referring to (food) allergies, lifestyle choices such as veganism and sometimes even life-threatening scenarios that include illnesses. Okay, this sounds very scary and extreme, but … Continue reading REQUIREMENTS YOU SHOULD TELL THE CRUISE LINE BEFORE YOUR TRIP
Hi my lovely readers! Shore excursions are a great way to see the local sights when you have only a few hours on land. All cruise companies offer them, but they sometimes seem quite expensive for what they are. So is it worth splashing all your cash for a shore excursion or are you better of organising tours on your own? Let’s look at the pros first of … Continue reading CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS – ARE THEY WORTH THE MONEY?
