Planning Your Cruise - Page 6

Ever considered solo cruising and wondered if it’s for you? The safety of knowing everything is taken care of on board, with the added excitement of being able to explore the world from the comfort of your ship … granted, it’s a different way to travel, but it can be…

One of the current buzzwords in the cruise industry right now is the term Future Cruise Credit, also known as FCC. If like so many others you are a little lost at sea in knowing what this actually means, we’ve got you covered in our FAQs on Future Cruise Credits….

We’re not even going to utter the C-word but it’s safe to say we’re all grounded right now. At best, you’re embracing more time with family, cooking up a storm and binge-watching Netflix. At worst, you’re rocking away in the corner of the room, passport in hand, holiday plans in…

There’s uncertainty in the air but one thing we know is that when we can travel again, we will. For now, we’re all safely at home, the world on our doorstep, yet just that little bit beyond our reach. For now, our plans and yours are on hold. But we’re…

Hey, it’s okay… 1) To wonder what happens to the separate bikini components. Shops full of bikini bottoms, underwear drawers full of bikini tops; WHY CAN’T YOU JUST STAY TOGETHER!? 2) To tell yourself you don’t need anything new clothes-wise, yet find yourself repeating the familiar process of ‘tear off…

We can’t venture far from home for now, but we can tune in to the travel shows that put the world on view. Here are some of our favourites for your viewing pleasure. Travel programmes to watch… CRUISING WITH JANE MCDONALD Catch-up on My5 The Yorkshire lass started her singing…

Buy this, do that, chat to this person, see this… embarkation day can be manic, but it really doesn’t have to be. In fact, many passengers waste the first day of their holiday being stressed about all the things they ‘should’ do on the first day on board. Here’s a…

From that blissful first coffee of the day, relished in peace alongside a few pages of your morning read, to sipping something a little stronger with your feet in the pool at sailaway, there are some things that just scream holiday. If your Fred Olsen cruises are an excuse to…

Everybody’s cruise ship needs are different. Cruise preferences range from seeking the best of fine dining to entertainment on tap, while others prioritise kids’ fun and games over a state-of-the-art gym. So in this series of handy cruise line guides we have suggestions for great ships to match your personality,…

‘Don’t just book it – Thomas Cook it!’ The fact that we’re all familiar with the seven-word slogan sums up the status Thomas Cook held as the OG of the travel agent business. So, when news broke on 30 September 2019 that the pioneers of leisure travel had ceased trading…