Hey guys!!

so its been a while since my last blog post (i have about 4 waiting to be posted i just haven't taken any photos for them so sorry about that but i have decided to start writing posts about my upcoming cruise because i am itching with excitement for it. its not until November so we have a little while yet but honestly i'm mentally packed already.

we are cruising to the South Pacific with Royal Caribbean which is going to be amazing!! fingers crossed the weather is warm, hot and anything sunny.

i thought i would share some things i have started to buy and think about packing aswell as what we have booked in terms of shore excursions as i found there are no blogs anywhere on this type of stuff and to be honest anything cruise related. so here i am in hope that this will help another first time cruiser.

so basically i have been trolling ASOS for the past month or so, looking for swimwear and dresses that scream cruise and summer.

i managed so far to haul; 2 pairs of bathers, 3 dresses, some pjs, shorts and sandals (pray for me as i still have 3 months to look online and find more hahaha) i will link them all below so you can get an idea of what im going for this cruise.


Pimkie Sundress- this colour is too die for!!! im thinking for over bathers around the pool or on a shore excursion 
http://www.asos.com/pimkie/pimkie-frilled-hem-sun-dress/prd/8149794


ASOS Chuck On Sun Dress, this is so gorg and i love how they styled it with vans. 
http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-chuck-on-dress-in-red-floral-print/prd/8289027?clr=floralprint&SearchQuery=asos+chuck+on+dress&pgesize=9&pge=0&totalstyles=9&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=2

ASOS Mini Tea Dress. i couldnt decided between this colour and the red in this dress but figured i have the red chuck on dress and this looks super cute 
http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-mini-tea-dress-in-floral-print/prd/8282419?clr=blackfloral&SearchQuery=tea+dress&pgesize=36&pge=1&totalstyles=103&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=2


ASOS Mom Shorts, a necessity !!!!
http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-denim-mom-shorts-in-luella-midwash-blue/prd/7128492?clr=miidwashblue&SearchQuery=asos+mom+shorts&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=42&gridsize=3&gridrow=7&gridcolumn=2




Wolf & Whistle Snow Leopard Bikini. I saw Zoella wearing this and i needed it, it was sold out for ages and i finally managed to pick it up (i have linked the set then the individuals) 
http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-print-bikini/grp/15587
http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-high-waist-bikini-bottom/prd/7975914
http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-print-bikini-top-dd-g-cup/prd/7975918



Wolf & Whistle Bikini Top. i originally brought a black crop top to go with the bottoms below but it was too small. so got this one instead as i liked the fit of the other wolf & whistle one 
http://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-cupped-bikini-top-b-g-cup/prd/7043179?clr=black&SearchQuery=wolf+and+whistle&pgesize=36&pge=2&totalstyles=116&gridsize=3&gridrow=10&gridcolumn=3


Wolf & Whistle high waisted bottoms ***the ones linked arent these ones, i can't find them anywhere but they are similar and were my next choice) 
http://www.asos.com/au/asos/asos-mix-and-match-high-waist-bikini-bottom-with-eyelets/prd/7118525?clr=black&SearchQuery=high+waisted+bikini+bottoms&pgesize=18&pge=0&totalstyles=18&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=2


Billini Cuban. how cute are these i needed them as soon as i saw them!!! (they come in other colours too) 
http://www.billini.com/cuban-black-black-pebble

ASOS Dreamy Pyjama Set. when i think of a cruise ship i think of stripes for some reason so i thought it was only fitting my pjs have stripes!!! 
http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-dreamy-embroidered-tee-short-pyjama-set/prd/8164178

i have also recently joined a group on facebook for the cruise and the people on there are really helpful and have some great tips (like what powerpoint converters are the best so you arent left charging your phone the whole day or to bring a highlighter for your daily "whats on" memo) so i definitely recommend seeing if your cruise has one and joining. if there isnt one on facebook then try an app called Shipmate, that also provides you with a way to contact people on your cruise for help.

since i am a little OCD and hate to be unprepared (its a little bit of an issue haha), we have already booked our shore excursions, we picked to go on a bicycle tour in Noumea New Caledonia which seems like it will be fun and informative and also exercise which im sure we will need and on a buggy (like a quad bike but not) through the jungle in Vila Vanuatu which im SO EXCITED for. i have shot gunned driving but im not sure how bae will feel about that one eek. Personally i thought the shore excursions booked through the ship are reasonably priced and it also gives you the security of knowing you wont be left behind or cancelled on.
at this stage we have decided to only book those 2 tours and then roam free on the other 3 islands and do our own thing and book little stuff whilst we can. i definitely want to do snorkeling so we shall see!

i hope you enjoyed the little insight into the planning of my cruise, stay tuned as more plans are to come :) xxxxx

***please note no photos are my own, links attached for product/credit