DISCOVER OUR STORY
Two Passionate Travellers.
One Big Ocean
The luxury cruise blog built on real experience
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700+
CRUISE DAYS
100+
COUNTRIES VISITED
7
CONTINENTS VISITED
1991
YEAR FIRST SET SAIL
35 YEARS+
of CRUISING
The Faces Behind the Blog
Hello, we're
Mike & Anita
We are the passionate duo behind About Luxury Cruising — a luxury cruise blog built on genuine first-hand experience, a love for fine wines, extraordinary food, and a relentless pursuit of the world's most memorable voyages.
Our mission is simple: to entertain, inspire and empower you to experience the very best that cruising has to offer. Whether you're stepping aboard for the first time or you're a seasoned voyager, we're here to help you get more from every cruise.
We fund every trip ourselves — no sponsored press junkets, no hidden agendas. Just honest, heartfelt advice from two people who genuinely love what they do.>
Our Journey In Time
A look back at the milestones that shaped our growth and brought us closer to where we are today.
The First Cruise
Anita booked a Caribbean cruise from Miami — aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. We weren't sure cruising was for us. We were completely wrong. One cruise changed everything.
The Early Years
We realised that cruising was the perfect way to see the world — unpack once, wake up somewhere extraordinary. We began compiling ambitious bucket lists of destinations and set about ticking them off, one voyage at a time.
100 Countries & 7 Continents
From kayaking in Antarctica to sipping wine in the remote vineyards of Chile and France, we have explored over 100 countries and set foot on every continent on Earth. Every destination reshapes us.
About Luxury Cruising
We launched this blog to share the insider secrets, money-saving ideas and honest reviews that we wished had existed when we started. We're here every day, helping fellow cruisers get more from their time at sea.
"When we get home, home is still the same. But something in our mind has been changed.” And That Changes Everything"
- Jonah Lehrer -
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Philosophy of Travel
Authentically Independent
Every journey is self-funded, from our own savings. We've never been sponsored to say something we don't believe. What you read here is exactly what we experienced — nothing more, nothing less.
Lovers of the Finer Things
We believe that luxury travel is about extraordinary experiences — fine cuisine, great wines, stunning scenery and genuine human connections. We share every one of these passions with you.
Photography & Storytelling
Photography and travel have taught us to appreciate the breathtaking diversity of our world. We try to keep it real — no filters, no fakery. Just honest stories told through honest images.
Grounded in the Real World
We're not full-time nomads. We have a home, a family and real commitments. Our advice comes from people who live just like you — and who make every precious voyage count.
Practical Money-Saving Insights
We don't own fancy cars or jewellery — we save to travel. That mindset drives us to find every possible way to help you get more from your cruise budget without compromising on quality.
Deeply Experienced
With 300+ days at sea, 100+ countries and 35+ years of voyaging behind us, our recommendations come from a place of genuine, hard-won expertise across the world's most prestigious cruise lines.
LINES WEVE SAILED
World-Class Experience Across the Finest Fleets
FROM THE BLOG
Popular Reads to Get You Started
CRUISE TIPS
Secret Ways to Save on Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions, private guides and smart pre-planning can save you hundreds per cruise — without missing a single highlight.
ONBOARD CREDITS
Cruise Onboard Credits: How to Get Them & Spend Them
Onboard credits are one of the best perks in cruising. We reveal every legitimate way to earn them and make the most of every dollar.
INSIDER SECRETS
Cruise Line Shareholder Benefits & Perks
Did you know owning just a handful of shares in certain cruise companies entitles you to generous onboard benefits? Here's exactly how it works.
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