Kerry's Cruise Guide

Nowadays when the cruise lines bring out their special fares such as the early saver/saver fares or have just generally reduced the prices as they need to fill cabins, you are more likely to be offered a guarantee cabin. So what actually is a guarantee cabin? Firstly you do not…

One of the questions we ask when completing your reservations is which dining time you would prefer and the size of the table you would like us to request, with majority (around 80% ) all requesting a table for 2 - but how likely is it you will be allocated…

This week in the cruise news hit the story with regards to the NCL Jade and the Tunisian Government. On Sunday 9th March the NCL Jade called into the port of La Goulette, Tunisia as scheduled,  only to have  been advised by the Tunisian Government that the Israeli passport holders…

So 2015 is an exciting year in the cruising world - with the launch of P&O Britannia and Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the seas, and also the celebration of the 175th Anniversary for Cunard. Royal Caribbean will also have the Allure of the Seas sailing out of Barcelona/Rome.   Celebrity…

Last night saw P&O's Adults only Oriana arrive back into its home port of Southampton 3 days early, to do repairs to one of the propeller shaft seals. Passengers have the option of disembarking today, tomorrow or as originally planned on Saturday. So far 300 passengers have decided being docked…

Once upon a time when you looked in a brochure and saw the deck plan of the cruise you were looking to book it was very easy to pick a cabin - marry it up to the colour coded chart (only a max of about 12 colours which were all…

Sometimes when I sit down to write my blog,  ideas come easily and my fingers type ten to the dozen and is all flowing nicely. Other times I get writers block and will look for inspiration from asking others, searching the internet for ideas/research or reading other peoples blogs  to…

There used to be a time when cruise line loyalty was an important decision in booking a cruise - whether the cruise line offered you extra benefits at time of booking such as 5% off, complimentary upgrades, being able to book a few days earlier before general launch, as well…

This week will see me  turn another year older (thankfully not one ending in a 0 this year) and unfortunately am not going away this year to celebrate. Many people however do choose to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries on a cruise and it got me thinking as to how the…

Within the last two weeks it has been reported that passengers and crew members on board 3 cruise ships: Majesty of the Seas, Norwegian Star and most recently the Explorer of the Seas have been experiencing  gastrointestinal illnesses whilst on board.  This type of illness isn't just a cruise line…