When you go on a cruise, what sort of entertainment can you expect? It will vary a bit from ship to ship, but here's a guide to the sort of entertainment you can expect on your cruise. Cruise Ship … [Read more...] about What is Cruise Entertainment Like?
Tech Tips on a Cruise
My good friends, Stuart St Paul and Jean Heard, run the Doris Visits website, YouTube channel, and Facebook groups. And a couple of months ago, they started the Doris Visits Podcast. It's not … [Read more...] about Tech Tips on a Cruise
3 Cruise Tips For New Cruisers
Thinking about going on a cruise? Got questions such as... Does a cruise match what I want from a holiday? Which cruise ship should I go on? Well, here are three How-to-Cruise tips to … [Read more...] about 3 Cruise Tips For New Cruisers
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Cruise – A Review
Hey! A disclaimer. I ain't been on a Virgin cruise ship yet. I'd love to - but I've not yet had the opportunity. So, to find out what cruising on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady was like, I turned … [Read more...] about Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Cruise – A Review
How to Cruise
How to Plan Your First Cruise If you've never been on a cruise before, what do you need to know? Fortunately, that's what this website - How to Cruise - is all about. It's about us, David and … [Read more...] about How to Cruise
How to Prove You’ve Had The Covid Vaccination on Your Cruise
So you've had both Covid vaccines. But how can you prove it when you go on your next cruise? What can you show to the official at the cruise terminal? Fortunately, the NHS has an app that … [Read more...] about How to Prove You’ve Had The Covid Vaccination on Your Cruise
5 Crime Novels about Cruise Ships
I'm biased! Why David? Well, the only cruise fiction books I've ever read are by my friend, Stuart St Paul. Usually, I read only non-fiction. Actually, that's not quite true. I was brought … [Read more...] about 5 Crime Novels about Cruise Ships
Cruising and the CoronaVirus
My Chat with Stuart St Paul from Doris Investigates Cruising What's happening with the cruise ships during the Covid pandemic? When will cruising start up again? Does cruising have a future? … [Read more...] about Cruising and the CoronaVirus
The 15-Year-Old Boy who Launched a Lifeboat
Whoosh! That's the sound of the lifeboat as it hits the water. But I don't expect the deluge of seawater to come over the front of the boat. And now I'm soaked. I suppose it serves me … [Read more...] about The 15-Year-Old Boy who Launched a Lifeboat
Kindle on a Cruise: The Book Reader & Life Saver
Did you know that a Kindle can do much more than hold all the books you'll need on your cruise? Yes, a Kindle can reduce your luggage weight; you can leave all those heavy hardback books at … [Read more...] about Kindle on a Cruise: The Book Reader & Life Saver
Cruise WiFi: Why it’s Expensive & Which Cruises Have Free Internet
I wrote this on a cruise, in January 2020. Do you remember those days before Coronavirus when you could go on a cruise? Well, back then, many people were asking... Why is WiFi so … [Read more...] about Cruise WiFi: Why it’s Expensive & Which Cruises Have Free Internet
Coronavirus and Cruising – Is There Any Hope?
Coronavirus is causing very uncertain times. So if you’re currently on a cruise, somewhere on the ocean right now, saying it’s a bit of a problem is very much an understatement. Most … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Cruising – Is There Any Hope?
Is there a Luggage Weight Limit on a Cruise?
How much luggage can you take onto a cruise? Is there a weight limit on cruise luggage? Do they weigh your cases? Very important questions. And much depends on this: Whether or not … [Read more...] about Is there a Luggage Weight Limit on a Cruise?
Where To Go On Your First Cruise
"Where should we go on our first cruise, then, David?" I'm not used to sudden questions like this. So I stop and think. Prefer to listen instead? Listen & subscribe … [Read more...] about Where To Go On Your First Cruise
Azura in Monaco
The horror! It should have been a nice shore visit to Monaco. But during the day the sea turned rough. So the P&O Azura luxury Cruise ship couldn’t get some of its guests back on … [Read more...] about Azura in Monaco
Is a Cruise ATOL Protected?
When you see huge Travel Agents such as Thomas Cook collapse, it makes you wonder about financial protection. If your cruise line or your travel agent goes under, can you get your money … [Read more...] about Is a Cruise ATOL Protected?
A Facebook Messenger Tip For Your Cruise
Here's a little tip for your travels. How to use Facebook Messenger when you're on a cruise - without using expensive data or WiFi. Or to put it more accurately... How to compose your … [Read more...] about A Facebook Messenger Tip For Your Cruise
6 Cruising Tips From The Experts For Your First Cruise
"With the benefit of hindsight and lots of experience... if you were about to go on your first cruise, what would you major on?" That's the question I asked some experienced cruisers. Some … [Read more...] about 6 Cruising Tips From The Experts For Your First Cruise
Is There a Prison on a Cruise Ship?
Is there a jail on a cruise ship? I bet you were wondering after the news of the "mass brawl" on a cruise ship in July 2019. You'll be glad to know that, yes, a cruise ship does actually have a … [Read more...] about Is There a Prison on a Cruise Ship?
Movie Director to Author… With a Little Help From Me
“Would you read this book please?” But why? And who's asking, anyway? Would you read this please? Life in the Movies I’d got to know Stuart St Paul through being on a cruise ship when he was … [Read more...] about Movie Director to Author… With a Little Help From Me
Why You Need Old People on Your Cruise
Have you ever received a compliment out of the blue from a wise old person of experience? One lunchtime, we were sat casually chatting with our fellow cruise-passengers, when suddenly my wife … [Read more...] about Why You Need Old People on Your Cruise
Are There Enough Life Boats on a Cruise Ship?
In March 2019, the Viking Sky Cruise Ship ran into serious trouble in treacherous icy cold waters. Freak weather had combined with engine failures, which caused the Viking Sky to drift dangerously … [Read more...] about Are There Enough Life Boats on a Cruise Ship?
P&O Mini Cruise – Hull to Amsterdam – An Independent Customer Review
In March 2019, we drove across the M62 to Hull to join the P&O mini cruise to Amsterdam. It was a break my wife and I were looking forward to. See Amsterdam Get away from it all for a … [Read more...] about P&O Mini Cruise – Hull to Amsterdam – An Independent Customer Review
Two Cruises For The Price of One
Here's how to get two cruises for the price of one. After all, cruises cost quite a lot, don't they. But first a question for you... Want to listen instead? Listen & subscribe … [Read more...] about Two Cruises For The Price of One
How To Keep Cruise Costs Down
"Wow! I didn't realise our cruise cost us that much!" Ever said that at the end of your cruise when you've looked at the credit card bill? It's very easy to overspend on a cruise. I blame … [Read more...] about How To Keep Cruise Costs Down
Inside Cabin vs Outside Cabin
What's the difference between an Inside Cabin and an Outside Cabin on a cruise ship? In one sentence... An outside cabin has a view, and an inside cabin is cheaper. Is that it, David? In a … [Read more...] about Inside Cabin vs Outside Cabin
Is Food and Drink Included in the Cost of a Cruise?
Meals are included in your cruise. You'll have a really nice breakfast, lunch and dinner. On some cruise ships, you can even pay a small surcharge and upgrade to a speciality restaurant for the … [Read more...] about Is Food and Drink Included in the Cost of a Cruise?
Hurtigruten vs P&O Cruises
What's the difference between a cruise on a P&O cruise ship and on a Hurtigruten cruise ship? Which has better entertainment? What about the food? Where do their ships go? Do I have to … [Read more...] about Hurtigruten vs P&O Cruises
How Much Does a P&O Cruise Cost?
How much does a P&O cruise cost? After all, if you don't know how much your cruise is going to cost, how can you plan? First the Bad News Before we look at the real numbers, we need to know … [Read more...] about How Much Does a P&O Cruise Cost?
Am I Too Young For a Cruise?
Are you a young person who's thinking... Am I too young to go on a cruise? Well... If you go on a cruise ship that's specifically designed for older people - then yes! But otherwise, … [Read more...] about Am I Too Young For a Cruise?
How Not to Gain Weight on a Cruise
Now before you get excited... I'm not a doctor. And I'm not a nutritionist, either. This is just what always works for me. There... that's the disclaimer out of the way (gotta be careful … [Read more...] about How Not to Gain Weight on a Cruise
Cruise Cashback from Quidco and TopCashBack
You've probably heard of the cashback websites, Quidco and TopCashBack. Me too. In fact, every time I buy something online, I check to see if the seller is listed on Quidco and … [Read more...] about Cruise Cashback from Quidco and TopCashBack
What Happens to Rubbish on a Cruise Ship?
What happens to all the rubbish, the garbage, the junk and the waste on a cruise ship? Who eats all that leftover food? Where does the waste go when you flush the toilet? Does plastic get … [Read more...] about What Happens to Rubbish on a Cruise Ship?
Bruges Mini Cruise on P&O Ferries – Review
What's the Mini Cruise from Hull to Bruges like? It's a great question. And one which we wondered about, too. So what did we do? We booked a couple of tickets and tried it out. Hull to … [Read more...] about Bruges Mini Cruise on P&O Ferries – Review
How to Pick a Cruise Destination
Us Brits love warm places. Pretty obvious, isn't it? If it isn't cold in Great Britain, it's raining. Actually, it's not all that bad. In fact, it's pretty good much of the time. But … [Read more...] about How to Pick a Cruise Destination
What Happens if Your Cruise Ship Leaves Without You?
Let's suppose you're on a relaxing Caribbean cruise. The ship docks in port on St Maarten, a lovely, warm, friendly Caribbean island. You haven't booked one of the ship's excursions because you … [Read more...] about What Happens if Your Cruise Ship Leaves Without You?
Are There Enough Life Jackets on a Cruise Ship?
Are There Sufficient Life Jackets on a Cruise Ship? In a word... Yes. Actually, it's a great question - because if you haven't been on a cruise before, you'll probably want a lot of reassurance … [Read more...] about Are There Enough Life Jackets on a Cruise Ship?
Is There a Photographer on a Cruise Ship?
Yes, there's a photographer on most cruise ships. In fact, there's usually a number of photographers. I don't mean people taking "holiday snaps", of course. There are lots of us … [Read more...] about Is There a Photographer on a Cruise Ship?
How to Get Lots of Free Cruise Extras
THEY ALMOST PAID US TO GO ON THEIR CRUISE It’s great when you get a good deal on your cruise. And it’s an even bigger bonus when the cruise companies throw in a few extras! "Extras? … [Read more...] about How to Get Lots of Free Cruise Extras
What’s Really Worn Beneath a Kilt?
Can I share with you a funny, true story? Back in the day... I was 15 years old and still at school. And the end-of-year school musical-production was being staged. Now for some strange … [Read more...] about What’s Really Worn Beneath a Kilt?
A Heavy Breather Saved My Life
Talk about being totally unfit! I realised how unfit I was when, in my 20s, I was walking along a busy main road, when I noticed a motorist had broken down. "Could you give me a push please?" he … [Read more...] about A Heavy Breather Saved My Life
Where to Get Nice Cruise Dresses at Much Lower Prices
You'll need a few nice dresses for your cruise, ladies. And gentlemen... how about a dinner jacket? But if you're anything like we were before we went on our first cruise... at that point, we … [Read more...] about Where to Get Nice Cruise Dresses at Much Lower Prices
Greek Island Hopping from the Sauna
Why couldn’t he leave me alone? I was relaxing in the sauna. Hoping for a little peace and quiet. …until this chap began telling me a story about his island hopping. But very quickly I … [Read more...] about Greek Island Hopping from the Sauna
