Category Archives: Cruise Tips & Advice
Drinks Package Comparison
Shelby likes to relax when he goes on holiday, so if you want to take away the stress of wondering what your drinks bill will come to at the end of your cruise, you may want to consider purchasing a drinks package – then you can sit back, relax and not worry every time you […]
What happens when you cruise back to back?
Ahoy Fellow Cruisers ! Shelby here, have you ever booked a back to back cruise, or you may have without realising it. If you were not aware of this it can be quite distressing for some people, so lets discuss the options for you so you are prepared if and when this happens to you:
Cruise Ship Lingo? Look like a cruise expert before you get on the ship
Ahoy Fellow Cruisers This week we are going to look at cruise ship lingo. These are words or phrases commonly used on ships or when booking a cruise, so if you have a few of these words up your sleeves you will look like a cruise expert!!
Review: China – Part Two
Ahoy Fellow Cruisers, In this blog Zuleika will continue talking about her recent trip to Asia, this blog will focus on cruising in Asia on Ovation of the Seas and a night in Macau.
Luggage: How to pack for a cruise!
Do you travel light or do you tend to overpack? Do you pack everything INCLUDING the kitchen sink? Do you pack differently if you are flying or cruising?
Solo Cruisers
Travelling solo is becoming more common and more cost effective! The cruise lines have realised that people travelling alone want to cruise as much as couples and families. Because of this, what cruise lines are now offering solo travellers are well priced single cabins, or if they don’t have single cabins then discounted or no […]
Should I buy a beverage package?
The short answer is: It depends!
SPOTLIGHT ON: Viking Ocean and River Cruises
Today we are going to explore Viking Ocean and River cruises. Viking is an all-inclusive luxury small ship cruise line, originally with river ships Founded in 1997 with the purchase four river ships, this is where Viking cruises began, now Viking cruises is a fleet of more than 60 vessels, state of the art ships […]
Asian Adventures with Zuleika from the Cruise Factor Team
This week one of the team is off on an adventure of a life time. Zuleika is heading off to complete the Great Wall of China Marathon and while she is away she is having a few extra days to experience the sights and sounds of Asia.
SPOTLIGHT ON: Symphony of the Seas
Cruise Factor looks at the newest Royal Caribbean ship Symphony of the Seas. With cruise ships getting bigger, more advanced and creative innovations, a cruise ship has become a destination in itself. Today we will explore Symphony of the Seas, this is not simply a cruise ship, this is a game changer in the world […]
