Emrys Thakkar

Swansea

Bringing you breaking 🛳️ cruise news covering major cruise lines, along with tips on cruises and 🏝️ ports. Passionate about cruising and established in 2008.

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How to Get a Good Deal on Your Next Cruise

5 days ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

Cruising is generally seen as a pretty affordable way to travel, where you get a lot for what you pay, but if you can still get an even better deal on your next cruise, why wouldn’t you? There are some simple — and sometimes unexpected — ways you can go about getting a good price on an upcoming cruise, from working with a travel agent to taking advantage of oversold cruises. Here’s what you need to know.
How Many People Can Fit on a Cruise Ship?

2 weeks ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

Have you ever wondered how many people a typical cruise ship can hold? Today’s cruise ships tend to have a passenger capacity that ranges from just 100 guests to over 7,000 passengers, with these numbers climbing even higher when you include the crew. If you haven’t been on many cruises, you might be concerned about passenger capacities and overcrowding. This guide will explain what you should expect by covering everything from the smallest expedition cruise vessels to the largest mega ships.
Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Prima: What’s the Difference?

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Emrys Thakkar

Choosing your cruise destination and duration can be exciting, but knowing which ship and cruise line to travel on can be confusing. If you’re looking at a cruise through Norwegian Cruise Line, you might be wondering about the differences between the two fairly new members of their Prima-class fleet: Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Prima . While Aqua is newer and bigger, Prima still offers exciting amenities.
Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Prima: What's the Difference?

2 weeks ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

Choosing your cruise destination and duration can be exciting, but knowing which ship and cruise line to travel on can be confusing. If you’re looking at a cruise through Norwegian Cruise Line, you might be wondering about the differences between the two fairly new members of their Prima-class fleet: Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Prima. While Aqua is newer and bigger, Prima still offers exciting amenities.
Ferry vs. Cruise Ship: Key Differences You Need to Know

3 weeks ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

Even though ferries and cruise ships can look somewhat similar, they have very different purposes. While both carry passengers, a ferry is a purely utilitarian vessel that is designed to move people from one destination to another. A cruise ship, on the other hand, is designed for leisure, so the journey itself is the primary focus. To help you avoid booking the wrong type of trip, I’ll break down the differences in ship design, function, and what the experience is like for passengers.
Tendering, Getting Around, and What's Nearby

1 month ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

Nestled on the sunny shores of the island of Hawaii, the Kailua-Kona Cruise Port is a welcoming gateway for travelers looking to explore the magic of this tropical paradise. Some smaller cruise ships dock directly at the port, while most use tender boats to bring passengers ashore. No matter how you get to the port, visiting offers a unique blend of cultural charm and natural beauty.
The Former Norwegian Cruise Ships: What Happened to Them?

1 month ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

As one of the most popular and largest cruise lines in the world, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) offers a bevy of ships for cruisers to book — including its brand-new ship, Norwegian Aqua, which I had the pleasure of recently sailing. However, as is the case with all cruise lines, as NCL’s fleet has welcomed new ships, some of its older ships have fallen out of favor, and it hasn’t quite made sense to keep operating them.
Princess Cruise Ships By Size: Largest to Smallest

1 month ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

Princess Cruises may be known for a few stand-out features — great service, excellent dining, etc. — but the line is not known for having ships that are particularly large. That said, there’s a big difference between cruising on Princess Cruises’ largest ships — Star Princess and Sun Princess — and cruising on its smallest ship, Coral Princess. Here’s what you can expect on all the Princess ships, with the entire fleet listed by size, largest to smallest.
Princess Cruise Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest

1 month ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

From its newest ship, Star Princess, to its oldest ship, Grand Princess, Princess Cruises delivers an enjoyable, almost old-fashioned cruising experience. The focus is on spectacular service, world-class amenities and a relaxing, enjoyable time — not flashy features like the first roller coaster at sea or the first go-karting track at sea. If you find the big resort-style ships to be a little too over-the-top for your liking, you may just love Princess Cruises.
The Different Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Classes

1 month ago | cruisehive.com | Emrys Thakkar

Norwegian Cruise Line boasts 20 ships in its ever-growing fleet, spread across seven major classes: Sun, Dawn, Jewel, Breakaway, Breakaway Plus, Prima and Prima Plus class. (Technically, Norwegian Epic, Pride of America and Norwegian Spirit stand apart in their own, independent classes.)Each class is unique in its own way, with ships that may cater best to different kinds of cruisers. Here’s everything cruisers need to know about the different Norwegian Cruise Line ship classes, before they book.