Opinions & Insights

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March 9, 2025

My Middle East Cruise on Costa Smeralda: A Full, Honest Review

I just disembarked from a 7-night Middle Eastern cruise aboard the Costa Smeralda. One Cruise Critic reviewer described it as their 'worst vacation ever,' but was it really that bad? Let’s take a closer look.

November 13, 2024

A Full Tour of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas

Ever wanted to learn more about a cruise ship but just can't be bothered to read? Well, here's a realistic, unedited, A-Z visual tour of Royal Caribbean's mega-ship, Oasis of the Seas. All images, minimal words.

October 27, 2024

Costa Smeralda: Daring to Take a Chance on the Worst Cruise

I've just booked on the Cruise Critics worst rated cruise line, Costa Cruises, and on the worst rated ship, Costa Smeralda. Am i going to regret this?

September 26, 2024

My Week-Long Mediterranean Adventure: A Complete Cruise Review

I just did a week long Mediterranean cruise onboard Oasis of the Seas that visited La Spezia, Civitavecchia, and Naples. Want to know how I found it? Read my review below.

September 24, 2024

My Full, Honest Experience of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas

I've just cruised on the Royal Caribbean ship, Oasis of the Seas for 7 nights out of Barcelona, Spain. Want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly? Read on!

September 23, 2024

7 Night Oasis of the Seas Cruise: Complete Price Breakdown

Interested in cruising onboard Oasis of the Seas? Wondering if it'll be worth the money? Well, in this blog post I'll cover how much I paid for a 7 night Med cruise with Royal Caribbean onboard Oasis of the Seas. I'll cover the initial cost of the cruise, plus any hidden charges or service uplifts.

August 20, 2024

An Insiders Look: Is MSC Yacht Club Six Star?

When it comes to luxury cruising, the term "six star" is often reserved for the most exclusive, lavish, and personalised experiences at sea. However, MSC Cruises have an alternative to that... MSC Yacht Club. But is MSC Yacht Club Six Star?

August 2, 2024

An Indulgence Of Luxury: Is Royal Caribbean’s Drinks Package Justifiable?

Is Royal Caribbean's Drinks Package worth it? When planning a cruise with Royal Caribbean, one of the many decisions you’ll face is whether or not to purchase the Deluxe Drinks Package.

June 5, 2024

A Full Review: 9-Night Greek Isles Cruise with NCL

In May 2024, we took a Greek Isles Cruise onboard the Norwegian Viva. Read my review to hear all about our ports of call!

May 28, 2024

A Full Breakdown: How Much I Paid for a Greek Isles Cruise with NCL?

I'm all for transparency with this blog, and I want to show you how expensive (or cheap) a cruise holiday can be. In this blog, I'm going to breakdown exactly how much I paid for my Greek Isles Cruise with NCL.