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.

Choosing a cruise holiday is a fantastic way of seeing more of the world, without having to budge an inch on quality accommodation. You can wake up to a different skyline every day without the hassle of meticulously constructing your own itinerary, and life need not be lived from the depths of a suitcase. But often your cruise will swing round to a different port every day of your journey, so how do you make the most an island with the precious hours of daylight you are given?