Is a Ha Long Bay cruise worth it?
If you are wondering whether a Ha Long Bay cruise is worth adding to your Vietnam itinerary here’s our experience as a cruising family
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Travel checklist: getting ready for a cruise from Turkey
Planning a cruise from Turkey with your family? Read on for the travel checklist we followed after being invited to try out one of Costa Cruises’ new itineraries from Istanbul. It includes making sure you have the right travel insurance in place, important things to consider post-pandemic and getting the most out of your holiday. …
Pre-holiday check list for family cruises from Southampton
I’m a big fan of lists and wouldn’t set off on any trip without putting together a holiday packing list, even if it’s just in my head. When it comes to planning a family cruise a pre-holiday check list including what you need to pack for your cruise and tasks that need to be ticked …
Navigator of the Seas with kids – how family-friendly are Royal Caribbean’s older ships?
*Advertisement feature* Just over a week ago the girls and I returned from our first experience of a Royal Caribbean cruise and we had a blast. I’ve already written about the Back to the 80s festival at sea which we were invited to review with Lisa from Travel Loving Family and her son. But I …
Why we can’t wait for Symphony of the Seas – the perfect multi-generational family cruise
Ever since Royal Caribbean announced the building of their brand new ship Symphony of the Seas, cruise fans have all been counting down the days ’til she comes over from Miami for her maiden Mediterranean sailing. *Collaborative post – contains affiliate links* In just 39 days I’m setting sail on her sister ship, the Navigator …
9 things you probably don’t know about cruising with a baby
Holidays on cruise ships are becoming more and more common for families. But if you’re planning on cruising with a baby there are some essential things you need to know. Our first family cruise was booked when our youngest daughter was just seven-months-old and we set sail when she was 13-months. In-between I had a …
MSC Preziosa with kids: what’s onboard for families?
Last time I stood in the shadow of a cruise ship I came over all emotional. We had just disembarked after our first family cruise and had packed so much into just eight days it was a bit overwhelming. The cruising bug had bitten. *Advertisement feature* However, with no other seaborne holidays in our travel …
Tin Box Traveller Diaries: June 2016
I think June has to have been my favourite month of 2016 so far. From 1st June when we boarded a flight to Barcelona right up to the last week when I attended the Britmums #BML16 conference, it has been a blast! Here’s a taster of what the Tin Box family got up to in …
11 reasons Carnival Vista is a family-friendly cruise ship
After writing about all the things we got up to on our eight day family cruise on the new Carnival Vista I received quite a few questions about how family-friendly it was as a holiday. In a nutshell, I would say ‘very’. Here’s a bit more information about what guests with young and older children can expect on this …
Cruising with a baby and toddler – the ultimate guide
Got questions about cruising with a baby and toddler? I’ve compiled tips and advice that helped us prepare for our first family cruise