The UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, has confirmed the ban on international cruises, which has been in place since March 2020, will be lifted. The cruise tourism industry breathed a heavy sigh of relief recently as Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, confirmed the nearly 18 month-long ban on international cruises would be coming […]

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.