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How to save money when booking a cruise
29th June 2023 by Andy
The image of cruising took a battering in the early days of Covid, but they remain one of the most comfortable ways to explore the world. You can enjoy excellent entertainment, food and leisure facilities onboard all while discovering new cities almost every single day. But cruises can also be an expensive type of holiday, one that not everyone can afford - or so you thought. There are actually many budget-friendly ways to book cruises that will allow you to enjoy the best sailing...
Our BIG List of Competition Winners
28th March 2024 by Stuart
Think nobody wins competitions? Think again! This is a list of all people who have reported winning a competition in our Facebook competitions group. As you can see, there are absolutely loads! This list covers the last 6-ish years and the prize wins amount to hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of trips, from hotel stays to long-haul adventures. Many of our members have won multiple prizes, which I've numbered beside their names. The luckiest person on our list is Dan with a...
Cruise Critic announces 2017 best cruise ships
29th June 2023 by Andy
If you’re looking for your next cruise, take advice from Cruise Critic’s members, from the 2017 Cruiser’s Choice Awards.Based on member review ratings from cruises taken in 2016, here’s a look at the top 10 'Best Cruise Ships Overall’, so you can start planning to say, “All aboard!â€Disney DreamA cruise on the Disney Dream is every child’s fantasy, with everything parents could desire for relaxation, dining and dancing the night away. Bars, restaurants, lounges and...
Oceana to the Persian Gulf
27th February 2019 by Tom's Cruise Blog
I did this cruise on my own in February 2019 (you can read the paragraph below for reasons why this was a solo cruise). It was the final part in a longer holiday which included a few days in Bangkok before the cruise.This was a cruise of two halves (Brian). The major ports of call were Dubai and Abu Dhabi. During the whole itinerary passengers get two complete days in Dubai, plus part of a third. The whole days either come one at the beginning and one at the end, or two together at the end –...
Cruise Critic announces 2016 top port destinations
29th June 2023 by Andy
Are the open seas calling your name? The Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, as voted by members, can help you choose the perfect itinerary. From sun-blessed islands to vibrant cities and incredible landscapes, let’s take a look at some of the most popular port stops across the globe.And the winners are:Baltic and Scandinavia Destinations: St PetersburgIf you love majestic architecture, colourful culture and world-class museums, Russia’s second-largest city needs to...
This week's successes: 3rd December 2023
4th December 2023 by Stuart
It's another short update this week, with two new wins to report… New winners Christine and Maggie were both lucky enough to win cruises this week: Christine was selected to go live on Greatest Hits Radio and had to answer 5 questions correctly to win an NCL cruise: “OMG! I've just been on Greatest Hits Radio and won the cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines. I'm still in shock!!” And Maggie was chosen as the winner of a 14-night Carnival Caribbean cruise departing at the end of...
Unusual places to explore by boat
9th March 2021 by Andy
Boat trips are synonymous with adventure, discovery and exciting stories - and that’s often because boats allow you to get to hard-to-reach places. Whether you’re taking a cruise ship around the world, a self-drive cruiser through a national park, a canal boat through the heart of a spectacular city - or even a rowing boat, kayak or raft to explore intricate waterways and hidden caves - there is always the promise of excitement and adventure.Just look at trips like the Kon-Tiki expedition...
Top 5 things to do in Budapest
21st January 2022 by Travel on Inspiration
As I was looking at the current results for my poll where you can decide my European City summer destination I noticed that currently lagging slightly behind the others is Budapest, Hungary. So I thought I would start my research into these cities there and bring you a list of the top 5 things I would hope to do in Budapest if it wins the vote overall. You can check out my other top cities here; Amsterdam, Paris and Prague.See Castle HillOverlooking Budapest from Všrhegy (Castle Hill), you...