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P&O Arvia – Kids Clubs
P&O Iona – Kids Clubs
Iona’s got a great kids’ club setup called The Reef, which is split into different age groups so kids can
P&O Iona – Whats Included?
MSC Virtuosa – Kids Clubs
P&O Arvia – Whats Included?
P&O are very good about not upselling during the cruise.
Here are the things you get included in your cruise price:

How do we fit it all in the car? Our Top 5 Tips for Parent Packers
Ok, so you’ve booked an amazing cruise – brilliant! You’re really looking forward to some much-needed time away, and the kids are bouncing off the walls…
10 Unusual Items I Always Pack, when Cruising Outnumbered! – part two
6. Individually Wrapped Snacks
On our last cruise, we had a very early flight to Rome, which meant leaving our hotel at 5.30am. Of course, everyone wakes up and they’re hungry!
10 Unusual Items I Always Pack, when Cruising Outnumbered! – part one
1 – A Dedicated Poolside Bag.
This bag, made of water-resistant or plasticky material, has a dedicated function on our holidays, and isn’t used for anything else. Why?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (well, almost)
Our Journey to the Port of Civitavecchia and Embarkation of Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas.

Cruise Anticipation
It’s an exciting month in the Stamford household, as we prepare for the summer
holidays, and of course, our next cruise!

Cruise Memories: Jamaica
Travelling to the Caribbean for the first time in 2022 was a real privilege. The world was just opening up again following the pandemic, and though we did have to test ourselves before boarding, we did not have to wear masks, which was a relief in the heat!

Ship Review – Harmony of the Seas
We were thrilled to get going on our much-anticipated adventure on one of Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships. What stops could they pull out to make our holiday totally unforgettable? The answer is lots… and then some!

Cruise Memories: Gibraltar
We were very excited to visit Gibraltar during our first Royal Caribbean cruise in 2015.