From cocktails to splurging: Writer’s top tips to make your cruise unforgettable

For starters, Silverstein recommends throwing yourself into the cruise spirit; order a fruity cocktail, complete with paper umbrella – served in a pineapple if you’re feeling super ‘cruise-y’, get involved in the entertainment, whether that involves dressing up, crazy competitions or a traditional conga line, and making sure you pick up at least one tacky-but-traditional souvenir to remind yourself of the time you let your hair down on a cruise.