Magically Cruising is a team of passionate cruise experts, discussing our personal cruise experiences, sharing cruise tips and travel and booking advice to help you choose and book the right cruise.
Sarah and Donna are the award-nominated travel writers behind Cruising for Kids and Cruising for All, with a breath of knowledge about sailing various cruise lines with kids and as couples. They research cruise ships extensively to be able to give the right advice of itineraries, cabins, food and drinks packages.
Kieran is the Independent travel agent behind Magical Traveller, helping hundreds of people each day find the right cruise holiday/vacation and ships for themselves and their families.
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Magically Cruising is a team of passionate cruise experts, discussing our personal cruise experiences, sharing cruise tips and travel and booking advice to help you choose and book the right cruise.
Sarah and Donna are the award-nominated travel writers behind Cruising for Kids and Cruising for All, with a breath of knowledge about sailing various cruise lines with kids and as couples. They research cruise ships extensively to be able to give the right advice of itineraries, cabins, food and drinks packages.
Kieran is the Independent travel agent behind Magical Traveller, helping hundreds of people each day find the right cruise holiday/vacation and ships for themselves and their families.
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Sarah and Kieran discuss Key West cruise port, what they loved about the vibrant port and top tips on how to spend a day in Key West Cruise Port.
See Our Guide To Key West Cruise Port
Royal Caribbean Ships Sailing Europe in 2026
Disney Cruise Line Sailing from Southampton 2026
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Join Sarah and Kieran as they dive into all things cruising – from what’s included in your cruise fare to why cruising offers great value for families. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveller, we’ve got plenty of tips and insights to help you make the most of your holiday at sea. Let’s get started!
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What's Included in a Royal Caribbean Cruise
What is included in a Disney Cruise
Whats Included in a P&O Cruise
Is Virgin Voyages All Inclusive?
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Join Kieran as he chats with Sarah about her experience cruising the Caribbean aboard Celebrity Apex. From the ship’s standout features to life at sea, they discuss everything from dining and entertainment to the onboard atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or just curious about Celebrity Cruises, this episode is packed with insights and first-hand stories. We also chat about sailing gluten-free on Celebrity Apex, and share experiences from other lines.
See the Infinity Balcony Cabin Tour Here
Book Celebrity Cruises with Kieran
Check Out The Martini Bar Prices on Celebrity Apex
Winter European Cruises sailing with Celebrity Cruises
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Sarah and Kieran discuss cruise line loyalty schemes and whether they motivate them to stay loyal. What motivates them and tempts them to cruise with a certain brand? As always, with a few off-topic random moments chatting, all things cruise.
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Get Our Free Cruise Planning Printable
Guide the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club
Check Out Cruising With Kids For Lots of Tips and Hints for Cruising With And Without Kids.
Check out the Disney Cruise Line 2026 Southampton Sailings
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This week, Sarah and Kieran are asking the big question: Which is better – the mega cruise ships packed with activities or the smaller, more intimate ships that offer a relaxed and personal experience?
We’ll be weighing up everything from entertainment and dining to atmosphere and destinations. So whether you love the buzz of a floating city or prefer a more exclusive getaway, we’ve got you covered.
Is Disney Cruise Line for Adults?
Which Virgin Voyages Ship is the best?
Ship Tour of Mariner of the Seas
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Sarah and Kieran talk about Barcelona Cruise Port and why it's a great cruise port to sail out of, what to do in and around Barcelona before your cruise and how to navigate embarking on a cruise from Barcelona. Offering tips and hints on what to do during your stay.
See our tips on what to do in Barcelona Cruise Port
Read Kieran's Review of sailing from Barcelona with Virgin Voyages
And our guided tour of Casa Batllo
Details of the Royal Caribbean 2026 Europe sailings
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Welcome to our yearly chat, talking about what we are most excited about in our cruise diaries and cruise calendars for 2025. Looking at why we have chosen the cruises we have booked for 2025 and what we are excited about industry-wise. And what we loved about 2024.
See our Guide To Oasis of the Seas.
View all the Virgin Voyages Europe 2025 Sailings
Check Out A Smaller Royal Caribbean Ship, Mariner of the Seas
View all the Royal Caribbean Europe 2025 Sailings
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Sarah and Donna tell Kieran what life is like on a Transatlantic Cruise. In this episode filmed from the Oasis of the Seas, we talk about life onboard an Oasis Class ship as she sails from Spain to Fort Lauderdale. We chat, of course, about the weather, the ship and what to do onboard when you have six days at sea.
Take a Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas
View Royal Caribbean 2025 Europe sailings.
Take A Look At A Grand Suite on Oasis of the Seas
Sail Royal Caribbean from Southampton
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Kieran talks about his recent port day in Rome on Scarlet Lady and why doing a cruise excursion is sometimes better on trips farther from the cruise port.
Virgin Voyages Video and Photo Tour
How to Get to the Cruise Port From Rome by Train
Get More Cruise Tips and Advice
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What to consider when booking your next cruise: Sarah and Kieran discuss how they choose and plan their next cruises, looking at ports, ships, itineraries, prices, and cruise cabins. They also provide some tips on what to look for and how to plan.
Magical Traveller Cruise Search Tool
Check out our Digital and Printable Cruise Planning Tips.
First timers guide to sailing with Disney Cruise Line
See Our Cruise Guides For Families
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Sarah and Kieran discuss what costs extra on a Royal Caribbean Cruise; we look at what you can book and pay extra and what's included on Royal Caribbean.
See where you can sail with Royal Caribbean in Europe in 2025 with Magical Traveller.
What's included on a Royal Caribbean Cruise.
Use the Magical Traveller Cruise Search Tool.
Get the lowdown on the Royal Caribbean dining package.
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Sarah and Kieran talk about Universal's Epic Universe, which is set to open in 2025 as Universal Orlando's fourth theme park, featuring a collection of immersive themed worlds and cutting-edge attractions. One of the main highlights is Celestial Park, a lush garden-like hub that serves as the park's central area. It includes the high-speed Stardust Racers coaster and a dazzling Constellation Carousel. Celestial Park will also connect to four distinct lands. Check out what we are most excited about.
Plan an Orlando Holiday with Magical Traveller
Take a look at Sapphire Falls Resort.
View the Magical Traveller Cruise Search Tool
And see more about Epic Universe.
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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 Traveller
See our review of Sapphire Falls
Royal Caribbean Cruise Finder Tool
Also check out our review and photo tour of Mariner of the Seas
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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 Tab
And check out the Celebrity Cruises Drinks Packages
Get all the details of the Disney Fantasy sailing from Southampton in 2025
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Thinking of Sailing From Athens? Kieran tells Sarah about the laid-back vibe and gives hints and tips for booking hotels and finding great bars and restaurants.
Find your next cruise with the Magical Traveller Cruise Search Tool
6 Hotels in Athens with Rooftop Pools
Get our free printable cruise door ducks
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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 Menus
Get the inside track on the Exclusive Shore Excursions for MSC Yacht Club
Book a Mini Cruise from the UK with Magical Traveller
Royal Caribbean Cruises from Southampton both short and full-length voyages with Magical Traveller
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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 Traveller
What are the top cruise line private islands?
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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 Voyages
What are the biggest cruise ships in the world
Take a look at Kieran's Guide to Virgin Voyages Cabins and Suites
Want to understand How the Bar Tab and Sailor Loot work on Virgin Voyages Kieran also has a guide for that
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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 Traveller
Book with Magical Traveller - Independent Travel Agent Bristol
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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 Planner
Book a Cruise with Kieran:- Cruise Search Tool
Independent Travel Agent in Bristol
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