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Top Five UK-Based Cruise Ships for Solo Travellers

Solo travellers have never had so much choice when it comes to cruising the world

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The Perfect Combination: Escorted Tours and Cruising

To create a truly amazing holiday, why not mix-and-match escorted tours with a cruise?

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Three Need-to-Know Facts About Travel Insurance

Don’t get caught out with inadequate travel insurance on your next cruise, follow these simple tips and stay covered

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CRUISE DEBATE: What makes the perfect cruise?

We’ve been dreaming of our perfect cruise here at World of Cruising towers – here’s what we came up with!

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Top six cruise ship essentials I won’t travel without

Don’t get caught short on your cruise holiday by bringing these cruise ship essentials you might not have thought of

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Who Do You Think You Are: Discover your cruise personality

From the inspirer who has the entire ship going snorkelling, to the people-pleaser and the introvert, there’s a cruise to suit everyone’s personality

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On The Up: How to get a cruise ship upgrade

Get a taste of the high life without paying a penny more with our handy guide to getting a cruise ship upgrade

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Pride At Sea: Which cruise lines are the best for LGBT passengers?

To celebrate Pride Month 2018, Danielle Fear rounds-up the best cruise lines for LGBT passengers

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Fun For Everyone: Set sail on a family cruise

Looking to embark on a family cruise but not sure where to start? Danielle Fear rounds-up some of her favourite cruise lines perfect for all the family

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Tip Top: A guide to tipping culture

To tip or not to tip, that is the question. And, if you’ve got some port stays upcoming you’re not certain about, our handy guide will see you straight

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All Ashore: Do’s and do not’s for booking shore excursions

Shore excursions can make a good cruise even better, but what should you pick? We asked Danielle Fear for her top tips before booking

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Safety Net: How one woman got a £50,000 bill because she didn’t have travel insurance

Nearly ten million of us went abroad without travel insurance in the past 12 months

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Do’s and Don’ts for Your First Day Onboard a Cruise Ship

Don’t let the bright lights and “special offers” fool you! Whether it is your first cruise or your hundredth cruise, day one onboard is always filled with excitement and the desire to settle in, unwind and get your holiday started. But you need to pace yourself and not let the bright lights and “special offers”

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Cruising with food allergies

Don’t let the worry of food allergies stop you going to sea. According to the Food Standards Agency, there are 2 million people in the UK that suffer with food allergies, and I’m one of those people. In recent years, I’ve become intolerable of bananas and avocado, which is quite sad as I’ve always enjoyed

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The best places to meet new people on board

The more you frequent the areas on board that you enjoy, the greater your chance of meeting new and interesting people. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with a group of friends or on your own, you will always find other people on board that share similar interests and likes to your own. This will

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Best ocean cruise lines for solo travellers

For your next solo travel on board a ship, you can find the perfect options for comfortable (and affordable) voyages with these cruise lines. Whether travelling solo or travelling single, you can now enjoy a whole new world of unaccompanied cruising. Gone are the days of the ‘single supplement’ penalty added to your vacation costs.

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Best activities for solo cruisers

Heading out to sea for your first or next solo cruise? Fun activities await. And, as an unaccompanied traveller, you get to choose every one of them. Solo cruisers generally fall into three camps of travellers: those who want their own quiet time, those who want to make new friends, and those who land in

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How to meet people on a cruise

Regardless of what type of solo traveller you are, meeting your fellow shipmates can be a breeze – or it can be a challenge. Either way, you may find these tips useful for your next cruise. There are three basic types of solo traveller: interactive, introspective, and hybrid. I would describe the interactive traveller as

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4 mistakes every solo traveller makes

Not staying in touch with loved ones at home, and more mistakes solo travellers make. Solo travel can be a daunting prospect for those hungry to discover the world. But a solo cruise holiday could be the answer. With everything planned and taken care of, as well as excursions, on-board activities and dining, what is

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Top tips for solo cruisers

Cruising solo is nothing to be scared of, says Penny Symons. In fact, it’s just the ticket for singletons – as the cruise lines are finally beginning to realise. Cruises are sold to couples, it’s as simple as that. The vast majority of cabins are fitted with a double bed, and all pricing is based on