Review

Every day on an MSC cruise, you’ll get access to a daily program - one of our favourite features because it genuinely helps you make the most of your time onboard. To give you a feel for what a sea day looks like, here’s the program from our stop in Ibiza (September 2025) aboard the MSC Grandiosa.

I reviewed the MSC Seaview and loved its modern design, great service, and stunning ocean views. A stylish cruise from start to finish!

When we were researching hotels in Rome, we came across Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá. After we found out that the ladies from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stayed here, we knew we had to book it! When we arrived, we noticed celebrities checking out, confirming that this is the ideal place in Rome to begin or conclude your trip in luxury. It's conveniently near the Vatican and just a 10-minute walk from Trastevere - our favourite neighbourhood for dining and drinking in R

First time on a cruise ship? These smart tips will help you plan, pack, and enjoy every moment from sail‑away to final port!

We cruised aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas in June 2025, visiting Belgium. It was a short sailing, with entertainment clearly tailored to a British audience - meaning we made plenty of new friends and laughed every day. We chose this cruise because it was marketed as a Eurovision cruise, and we couldn’t resist finding out what that entailed being Eurovision fans. The standout design feature was the Royal Promenade. It truly felt like the heart of the ship, w