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Windstar Cruises can be confusing because it’s often described as “all-inclusive”, even though not everything is included in the standard, base fare.

Windstar are very different from mainstream cruise lines, because many things that normally cost extra elsewhere are already included.

Windstar’s Star Pride docked in The Thames, in central Lond...

Both Windstar and Viking are often grouped together as “luxury cruises,” but they actually offer very different experiences.

One feels more like a small yacht while the other feels more like a small, luxury cruise ship.

I have sailed with both cruise lines and found that Viking suited me far better than Windstar

That is not to sa...

Most cruise ships are far too big to sail through Tower Bridge, one of the most famous landmarks in London.

Only a few of the smaller luxury yachts and expedition ships are able to do it.

It is very unusual to see a real cruise ship docked in central London.

I work in London regularly and never expect to see a cruise ship on the Thames.

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When I recently sailed on Windstar Cruises’ Star Pride, I was stunned by the speed of the WiFi.

Cruise ship WiFi is often thought of as slow and unreliable, and often that is the case.

I’m normally impressed if cruise Wi-Fi reaches around 15 Mbps, but sometimes I am lucky to get even 1.5 Mbps. This slow speed can make it virtually useless when I am trying ...

The classic cruise advice people always give is either: “Book as early as possible” or “Wait for last-minute deals”

Both of these methods can genuinely save money, but which one is the right option for you?

In this article, we have a look at both options, because it isn’t a case of one method suits all.

Which...