Many people assume that the best time to cruise is the peak season. It must be popular for a reason right? I disagree! 😉😂
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​For me, the best time to cruise is during what is called the shoulder season. These are the months before or after the peak time, and they are often much much cheaper. 🌎🚢
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The peak season is often just the peak just because it’s during the school holidays. If you’re lucky enough to be like me and you don’t have to worry about those I’d always suggest looking at the shoulders. 😂😂

It’s not just a good way to save money. It can also mean that the ports are quieter and the weather is usually milder. ☀️😁

I took a cruise to Alaska in April, which is at the very start of the season. I am SO glad that I visited then instead of in the peak of summer. In summer, the ports get much busier, and the weather at this time of year suited me nicely. 🐻😀

To see the shoulder season timings, check out this article on my website: The Best Time To Cruise Isn’t When Most People Think It Is​

Sharing a cruise cabin sounds easy enough… until two people are trying to live together in one small space for a week.

Cruise cabins are compact, storage is limited, and there’s usually only one small bathroom.

​5 Cruise Cabin Arguments You Can Easily Avoid​

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This week, my latest cruise maps arrived for my wall!! I always love it when more cruise maps arrive Not just because they’re beautiful but because it gives me a great reason to talk about my past cruises… Every map here is one where something quirky happened with the itinerary. 😂❤️

I recorded my unboxing and you can watch that here: Facebook Video.

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If you’d like one of your own, don’t forget to use code EMMACRUISES for a discount (this is my company that I co-founded). They make great gifts too. 😊🗺️

​Get Your Custom Map (The Cruise Maps)​

I’m so proud of what we’ve created at The Cruise Maps and I appreciate your support always. 🥹👌🏼

Ps, we did stop in one port in Turkey, I misremembered that one. That’s why I need the map. I explain more in the video above. 😂🙏🏼

Most cruise ships are far too big to sail under Tower Bridge, one of the most famous landmarks in London.

I work in London regularly and never expect to see a cruise ship on the Thames.

​The Cruise Ships Small Enough To Sail Under Tower Bridge​

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Both Windstar and Viking are often grouped together as “luxury cruises,” but they actually offer very different experiences.

​Windstar Vs Viking Cruises: Which Luxury Cruise Line Is Better?​

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Cruises can feel unfamiliar, so people often panic and bring a huge number of “just in case” items that are already provided onboard.

​Don’t Waste Space Packing These 5 Cruise Items​

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Windstar Cruises can be confusing because it’s often described as “all-inclusive”, even though not everything is included in the standard, base fare.

​What’s REALLY Included On A Windstar Cruise?​

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