What’s Christmas on a Cruise Ship Really Like?

21st October 2015

Is it worth breaking with tradition to create new festive experiences and family memories?
MSC Splendida at Christmas time

We’re afraid we can’t answer that for you, but what we can do is tell you as much as possible about Christmas cruises so that you can make an easy and informed decision about the best Christmas experience for you and your family.

The benefits of Christmas Cruises

The main benefit of a Christmas cruise is to give everyone a break. As a nation we’ve become so worried about creating the “perfect” Christmas, that often this time of year has become the most stressful when it should be the most enjoyable. Everything is taken …

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Toucan in Central America

Tips for Cruising to Central America

15th October 2015

Planning a cruise to Central America? Check out our top tips and key port information…

There are various exciting and tropical Central American destinations that many cruise enthusiasts choose to visit every year – and it’s not surprising why. Central America is filled with an array of jaw-dropping sites to visit and hot, sunny weather that’s sure to keep visitors returning to these shores for many years to come.

Key destinations that cruise ships tend to visit include Costa Rica, the Tortuguero canals (Puerto Limon), Cancun, Huatulco and many, many more.

Find out about some of these incredible places in more detail below and see if a …

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Family cruise tips

Guest Post: 10 Do’s and Don’t for a Family Cruise Holiday

8th October 2015

Going on a family cruise holiday doesn’t need to be complicated. Take a look at these 10 do’s and don’t for a stress-free family escape.

Booking a cruise holiday as your next family getaway makes a lot of sense. A cruise holiday offers so much flexibility with plenty for everyone to see and do, regardless of age. Besides the exciting destinations that you will visit cruise holidays can be great value for money. David Fiske, a family cruise blogger, shares his top tips on things to do and things to avoid when planning your ideal family getaway.

Do:

1. Do consider your itinerary very carefully, especially if you have younger children. While you may wish …

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Cruise Consierge

8 Tips for Your Next Cruise Holiday from a Cruise Concierge

1st October 2015

Discover insider tips for making the most of your cruise holiday…

Here at Cruise Nation we pride ourselves on employing some of the most knowledgeable cruise travel experts in the industry. Several of our Cruise Consultants have worked on cruise ships – some for as many as 15 years! With an abundance of insider tips to share, we decided to pick the brains of our team member Hannah Graham. Hannah previously worked as a Concierge with Royal Caribbean, visiting far-flung destinations such as Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean. Read on to find out 8 of Hannah’s top tips for first time cruisers.

Hannah

1. Working on cruise ships for such …

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Carnival Vista Cruise Ship

Exploring the New Carnival Vista

24th September 2015

Discover what’s onboard the latest addition to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet…

Carnival cruises are at it again, they’ve set about creating another innovative cruise ship, demonstrating how much the cruise travel industry is changing. With a focus on fun and excitement, Carnival ships are quickly become one of the preferred ways to travel and see the world.  Their new ship, the Carnival Vista, has lots of brand new features as well as some of the existing Carnival line favourites such as the Blue Iguana pub and Punchliner Comedy Club. Due to launch on 1st May 2016, the Vista will make its first cruise to the Mediterranean. From …

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Food Republic aboard Norwegian Escape

Talking Food Republic with the Pubbelly Boys

17th September 2015

Possibly the most exciting culinary collaboration on the Norwegian Cruise line to date, we wanted to find out more about the Pubbelly Boys and their vision for Food Republic on Norwegian Escape.
The Pubbelly Boys (L-R: Andreas, Sergio, Jose)

Driven, talented and with an obvious flair for creating the latest trends in culinary experiences – who better than the Pubbelly Boys to put their name to Food Republic – one of the most exciting new restaurants to come to NCL’s Norwegian Escape? The skilled trio began their crusade on the hospitality industry with their ultra-hip restaurant based near Miami Beach. Serving up Asian inspired cuisine with a …

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