Magically Cruising Cruise Podcast

Planning a cruise from Florida and fancy squeezing in a bit of extra fun before you set sail? Visiting Universal Orlando before your cruise is a brilliant way to kick-start your holiday with some thrilling rides and magical moments. Whether you’re eager to explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, tackle epic roller coasters, or simply soak up the excitement of a world-class theme park, adding Universal Orlando to your itinerary is both possible and popular. But how can you make the most of your time and fit it all in? Sarah and Kieran dive into the details!Plan your Florida Cruise with Magical TravellerSee our review of Sapphire FallsRoyal Caribbean Cruise Finder ToolAlso check out our review and photo tour of Mariner of the Seas

In today's episode Sarah and Kieren look at the price rise of cruise drink packages and the knock-on effect this is having on the cruise experience. Do we really need cruise drinks packages any more now the prices have increased so dramatically?See our Royal Caribbean Drinks Package Guide Thinking of booking Virgin Voyages? Check out this guide to Sailor Loot and the Bar TabAnd check out the Celebrity Cruises Drinks PackagesGet all the details of the Disney Fantasy sailing from Southampton in 2025

Welcome to this week's episode of Magically Cruising, the cruise podcast that helps you make the most of your next sailing! Hosted by Kieran, an independent travel agent, and Sarah a travel writter from Cruising for All and Cruising with Kids.In this episode, we dive into the world of mini cruises. Sarah shares her recent experience on a two-night sailing with MSC Virtuosa out of Southampton. We explore the pros and cons of mini cruises, discussing why they may not always offer the best representation of a cruise line and what to expect if you're considering one. From tips on speciality dining to managing expectations on short sailings, we cover it all.View all the MSC Virtuosa Drink MenusGet the inside track on the Exclusive Shore Excursions for MSC Yacht ClubBook a Mini Cruise from the UK with Magical TravellerRoyal Caribbean Cruises from Southampton both short and full-length voyages with Magical Traveller

Sarah and Kieran examine booking patterns and the best time to book a cruise. We chat about the best time to book a cruise for families and couples and ask if you can get a good last-minute cruise deal.Check out the biggest cruise ships in the world.And take a look at Mariner of the Seas in our review and tour.See all Short Cruises from the UK on Magical TravellerWhat are the top cruise line private islands?

Kieran talks to Sarah live from Scarlet Lady about his Irresistible Med cruise, what he loves about sailing with Virgin Voyages, and what shines about the brand for him.Check out the food onboard Virgin VoyagesWhat are the biggest cruise ships in the world Take a look at Kieran's Guide to Virgin Voyages Cabins and SuitesWant to understand How the Bar Tab and Sailor Loot work on Virgin Voyages Kieran also has a guide for that

In this episode, Sarah records live from Mariner of the Seas. Telling Kieran all about life cruising on one of the older ships in the Royal Caribbean Fleet. Mariner was Amplified in 2018, see what we thought.Check out the balcony cabin photo tour See some of the family-friendly facilities onboard.Book Royal Caribbean with Magical TravellerBook with Magical Traveller - Independent Travel Agent Bristol

Sarah and Kieran talk about what to do on a port day in Naples. We share our top tips on how to navigate this bustling vibrant port.What to do in Naples Cruise Port Also grab our free Cruise PlannerBook a Cruise with Kieran:- Cruise Search ToolIndependent Travel Agent in Bristol

Can you do Disneyland Paris in a day? Sarah and Kieran share all their top tips for doing Disneyland Paris on a budget in a day. We also look at our favourite rides and tips.How to do Disneyland Paris in a Day.Get our free printable Disney Paris PlannerBook a Disneyland Paris Trip with KieranDisney Parks News on Magical Traveller