Sometimes it can be difficult to pin down which type of holiday you really want. In one ear there’s a towel-clad angel singing a siren-song of fly-and-flop goodness; in the other there’s a playful devil whistling marching tunes fit for fun-filled exploration. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s beyond the scope of mortal minds to find a balance between these two holidaymaking urges, but there’s a trump card every holidaymaker should keep in their back pocket: the Cruise & Stay. Your mind is probably adrift with questions on the cruise & stay concept, so here are some FAQs to pin it down.

We've teamed up with Carnival Cruise Lines to bring you the best of both worlds via a unique range of jaw-dropping Cruise & Stay packages. One of the many highlights from this fleet of incredible holiday experiences is the 14 Night Barbados Cruise & Stay, which sews together a 7 night stay in Barbados with a 7 night cruise of unparalleled glory courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines. It's the perfect balance of relaxation and adrenaline, so let's have a gander at its inner workings.