Cruise Tips

Is a cruise suite worth the extra cost? Compare suite benefits, butler service, exclusive dining and prices to decide whether a suite is right for you.

Today’s ships are designed less like one enormous floating building and more like a collection of different neighbourhoods. Pools, restaurants, theatres, promenades, gardens, sports areas and quieter lounges are spread across multiple decks. Some spaces even change purpose throughout the day.

Discover the best places to cruise in December, from Caribbean sunshine and the Canary Islands to festive European cities. Explore December cruises from the UK, find inspiration for a Christmas getaway, and discover how cruise lines celebrate the season on board with decorations, festive dining, entertainment and special events.

Looking to escape the shorter days and chilly weather of the British winter? We don’t blame you, and that’s why we’ve got this guide where we’ll cover the best destinations to sail in the winter month.

Discover the best places to cruise in December, from Caribbean sunshine and the Canary Islands to festive European cities. Explore December cruises from the UK, find inspiration for a Christmas getaway, and discover how cruise lines celebrate the season on board with decorations, festive dining, entertainment and special events.

Sailing from Liverpool? Find out about Liverpool Cruise Terminal parking, how to get there, where ships dock and which cruise lines sail from the city.

Thinking about your first Virgin Voyages cruise? Discover what’s included, where Virgin Voyages sails, its ships, dining and everything first-time cruisers need to know.

Discover everything you need to know about MSC Cruises dress codes, theme nights and parties, including the famous White Party and what to pack before you sail.

Discover the best cabins on a cruise ship for families. Learn whether front, mid or aft is best, what inside and outside cabins are, and which cabin type suits your holiday.

Timing is everything when planning a family cruise. From school holidays to seasonal destinations, choosing when to travel can make all the difference.

Let us introduce you to the ‘pier runner’: the traveller who frantically sprints down the dock as their cruise ship slowly pulls away into the open ocean. At Odysia Cruise, we want to help you avoid being a pier runner at all costs, as not only is it stressful to be left behind by your cruise ship, but it also means your holiday gets cut short.

Sailing the seas has led to the development of so many funny phrases and tricky terms. As a first-time cruiser, you may not know your galleys from your tenders, but there’s no need to worry.