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I try cruises so you can decide if they’re right for you, without spending your own time and money figuring it out. ❤️🥳
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Remember Cruise Ship Midnight Chocolate Buffets? Here’s Why They Disappeared
I have vivid memories of my first cruise on Norwegian Spirit, and how excited I was about going to the midnight chocolate buffet! It wasn’t…
I Took My Most Expensive Cruise… It Wasn’t Right for Me (Windstar’s Star Pride)
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I spent 4 days on a luxury yacht. We sailed out from central London in the middle of the…
Cruise Ship Blackouts: Why You Probably Don’t Need To Worry
I’ve read some increasingly dramatic headlines recently about cruise ships entering “blackout mode” or “ghost mode” because of pirates. If you’ve never heard the term…
Can You Use 4G/5G At Sea? The Answer Is Yes… Sometimes
Most cruise passengers assume they have two choices: buy the ship’s Wi-Fi package or stay offline. In reality, there’s a third option that often works…
How I Avoid The Huge Buffet Queues On Embarkation Day
If you’ve ever boarded a cruise ship around lunchtime, you’ve probably seen the same thing happen. Thousands of passengers walk onto the ship, head straight…
I Spent 3 Days In The Cheapest Cabin on A Luxury Yacht (Windstar)
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I spent 3 days in the cheapest cabin on a luxury yacht. It was the most expensive cruise I’ve…
The Best Time To Cruise Is… – Emma Cruises Weekly Newsletter
Cruise Ship Tours That Take You To Areas Most Passengers Never See
Most cruise passengers only ever see the public areas and cabins of a cruise ship. They see the restaurants, theatres, pools and cabins, but cruise…
The Best Time To Cruise Isn’t When Most People Think
Many people automatically look at cruises during the busiest and most expensive times of year – school holidays, summer and Christmas. They assume that must…
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