Genna Roberts

At Inside Cruise we like to keep our members in the know with all the latest cruise advice. So here are some of our top insider tips to help you get the best deals when it comes to booking your next cruise.

To keep their customers coming back, the majority of cruise lines now offer some kind of customer loyalty scheme. These vary from each cruise operator and can include future booking discounts, invites to VIP parties, and onboard privileges such as priority embarkation. But is this enough to keep your loyalty? Or are you really looking for cabin upgrades and onboard credit? Here is a summary of each cruise lines membership club and benefits to tempt you to come back time and time again...

Although impressive, it is nothing new to hear that growth in the cruising market has been faster than in any other tourism sector, but what is interesting is the metamorphosis that has occured within the industry to cause this trend. Find out how dining onboard has changed and what you can expect from your cruise today!

2008 is an exciting year for cruising with the addition of 8 new cruise ships to the booming market.Each ship is being built on the promise that it will be bigger and better than its current sailing rivals, with a heavy focus on innovations at sea. Already we have ice skating rinks, rock climbing walls, F1 simulators, self leveling pool tables, boxing rings, bowling alleys and 4 deck high water slides. So the big question everyone's asking is; what could possibly be coming next?

Imagine the scenario; you have booked your cruise and since found out you are pregnant, you may well be wondering if it will be safe for you to travel. Alternatively, you may be expecting a baby and looking for a cruise to give you a relaxing break before all the hard work begins! Either way there are a few important factors to consider before making your decision.

The UK cruise industry has taken the best part of 50 years to reach the 1 million passenger mark, but now, with such strong growth, it has been predicted that it will take just 8 years to hit 2 million. This is just one of the statistics revealed in this article.

When choosing a Caribbean cruise you may well come across some islands you never even knew existed. Princess Cays, Labadee and CocoCay are all examples, and they all have one thing in common; they are used exclusively by the cruise lines who own them. So, forget busy ports, hassling street vendors and uncertain territory, and arrive in style at your own private island instead!

Great British designer, Nick Munro has recently taken on his biggest project to date, as design consultant for "Ventura" – P&O Cruises latest and largest addition to the fleet, set to be launched this April.

Have you ever wondered what it's like working onboard a cruise ship? Below the passenger decks is a whole other world that we rarely see or hear about. Here we give you an opportunity to find out what really goes on down there…

Many people still believe that cruising is a pricy holiday choice, but when you consider everything that's included, it really can work out to be excellent value for money. Along with comfortable serviced accommodation, the cost also includes your meals which are available around the clock, evening entertainment plus use of modern ship facilities such as the gym. So does that cover everything? Not quite.