Emma Le Teace
P&O Iona Cruise Photo Review – Ship, Food, Entertainment, and More
When P&O Cruises first announced that they would be launching a cruise ship called Iona, she was promised to be the ‘start of a new era in travel’. She cost £700 million pounds to build and expectations were definitely high. P&O Cruises have been sailing since the 1970s, Iona was designed to be dramatically different … Read more
Marella Cruises All Inclusive Drinks List (and Menus)
If you are taking a cruise with Marella you might be wondering which drinks are included in the All-Inclusive drinks package. All Marella cruises include an “All-inclusive” drinks package as standard. When I was onboard the Marella Explorer 2 I put together this guide for others thinking about what might be included. It is possible … Read more
My First Disney Cruise – Everything I Loved and Hated (Honest Photo Review)
For years, I wanted to try a Disney cruise, and in October 2022, I finally did it. When I embarked the Disney Magic I thought I knew what to expect from a Disney cruise. I’ve been cruising since I was a child with other cruise lines, but this cruise was the biggest culture shock ever! … Read more
The Real Reason Ships Are Called “She” – Language, History, and Myth
If you’ve ever heard somebody talking about a ship you may have noticed that ships are almost always referred to with female pronouns. This is even true if the ship has a male name. Referring to ships as she or her has been a tradition for centuries. Why Are Ships Referred to as She? It … Read more
What My Worst Seasickness Experiences Have Taught Me About Cruising
If you were looking to take a cruise you read comments like ‘SEASICKNESS HELL’ ‘I FELT SO SICK’ and ‘MY TRIP WAS RUINED BY SEASICKNESS’ would you still want to go? What if you carried on reading and saw comments like ‘You’ll never get seasick on a cruise’ and ‘Nobody gets seasick when cruising’? What … Read more
My Friends Tried Cruising and HATED It – Here’s Why
A couple of my friends took their first cruise and when they came back we spoke about the trip, they were very polite but I could tell that they didn’t have a good time. The cruise had been built up in their minds so much, and they’d looked forward to it for so long, they … Read more
The World’s Biggest Ship Isn’t a Cruise Ship – Illustrated Size Comparison
If you have ever looked out at a ship, you may have wondered what the biggest ship in the world is. Many people wrongly assume that the world’s biggest ship must be a cruise ship, but this isn’t the case. In this post, we will look at the world’s biggest ships and how they compare … Read more
These People Were Banned From Cruise Lines For Life – What Went Wrong?
It’s not easy to get banned from a cruise line, but it happens a lot more than you’d think. The question is are the people who got lifetime bands being reckless and they deserved it – or did they make an honest mistake, the consequences of which they’ll have to live with forever? In this … Read more
Boats and Ships – 5 Fundamental and Measurable Differences You Need to Know
If you have spent any time around boats or ships you may have heard the terms used interchangeably. Despite this boats and ships aren’t the same and there are a number of distinct and fundamental differences. In history, there have been many theories on the classification criteria but now there are generally accepted rules as … Read more
You Can’t Book a Cruise on Departure Day Anymore – Here’s Why
If you have ever considered a last-minute cruise you may be wondering if it is possible to book a cruise on the day of departure. In this article find out everything you need to know. Can You Book a Cruise on Departure Day? As a general rule, it is not possible to book a cruise … Read more
Norwegian Epic – Cabins: Honest Reviews and Cabins to Avoid
In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Norwegian Epic. I cruised in the Norwegian Epic in an inside cabin and had family members staying in a balcony cabin. The Norwegian Epic’s cabins are some of the most controversial. The bathroom design is unlike any other I have ever seen. … Read more
Virgin Voyages Laundry – Price List, Services and Deals
If you are considering a cruise with Virgin Voyages, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. Do Virgin Voyages Have a Self-Serve Laundry? Virgin Voyages does not have a free-to-use laundry on any of its ships. It provides laundry services for a charge, which can be purchased onboard. … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady – Cruise Review – (Photos of Ship, Food, Cabins, and More)
I’ve just disembarked Virgin Voyages‘ first cruise ship Scarlet Lady and the cruise wasn’t what I expected AT ALL. I have to admit, I boarded the ship with low expectations. I’d toured the ship in early 2020 and didn’t fall in love with the ship in the way that I hoped I would. I came … Read more
The BEST Bags for Travel and Cruise (Mia Tui Review and Discount Code)
If you are considering buying a new bag for a trip or cruise you may be wondering how the bags from brand Mia Tui work and last. I’ve been a customer of Mia Tui for over 7 years and have used my Mia Tui bags on every trip I’ve taken as well as in my … Read more
Cruise Travel Insurance – Why You Need it and How to Get It: (Step by Step Illustrated Guide)
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if you need travel insurance. I have been on multiple cruises and always purchase travel insurance for the reasons mentioned in this post. If you’re looking for quick recommendations, these are the websites explained in detail in this post (these are comparison websites so will … Read more
5 Cruise Nightmares Caused by Not Having The Correct Travel Insurance (Real-Life Examples)
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if purchasing a cruise travel insurance policy is necessary. In this post, we look at the real-life stories of passengers who didn’t purchase travel insurance – and those who did purchase travel insurance but were not covered at the time of their medical emergencies. The … Read more
Cruise Ship Anchors – Function, Size, Weight, and Uses
You may be wondering if the cruise ships have anchors. The majority of boats and ships do, but with the vast size of cruise ships, are anchors needed in the same way? Cruise ship anchors usually can’t be seen from the shore, and if you’ve been on a cruise ship, it’s unlikely that you have … Read more
The Titanic’s Route – From Shipyard to Sinking (Via Southampton, Cherbourg and Queenstown)
The Titanic has become famous as being the ‘unsinkable’ ship that did unfortunately sink. The Titanic made some port stops on her trip before the accident happened, where she picked up passengers and supplies. A common misconception is that the Titanic set sail from Southampton, heading to New York, and didn’t visit any other ports. … Read more
Celebrity Silhouette, British Isles Cruise Review – Food, Ship and More
I sailed on Celebrity Silhouette! This wasn’t my first cruise on the ship but this cruise was completely different from the first time I cruised on her. Completely different. It’s hard to believe honestly that it was the same ship and same cruise line. To celebrate the first sailing of the Celebrity Silhouette since the … Read more