Emma Le Teace 
If you are taking a cruise to Norway in the winter you might be wondering what to pack. It can be particularly tricky if you aren’t from a cold climate but it’s very important that you get it right. I’ve … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you might be wondering what plug adapters you need. Most cruise ships have American and/or European sockets in the cabins but keeping up with how many of each there are can be confusing. I … Read more
Hey hey, happy February!
Did you know that in the past when you boarded a cruise they’d give you a passenger list that listed everybody else on the cruise? I can’t imagine that happening today!
Important Announcements:
Icon of the Seas (the biggest ship in the world) has launched! There is a lot of content about the ship out there now but here are a couple of my favourites:
Dave from ShipMonk tries the ropes course/drop!
Matt at Royal Caribbean Blog shared a full ship tour
In Case You…
If you are taking a cruise you might be wondering if it’s worth buying a drinks package, I usually don’t and in this article, I will explain why. I rarely buy a drinks package when I cruise. I will on … Read more
In an average year, 20 million people take a cruise and tens of thousands of them book a trip that is over 90 days long. These world cruises range up to almost a year in length, and even though I … Read more
Smoking Everywhere! The days of being able to smoke freely onboard cruise ships are long gone. On the Titanic, there were a couple of non-smoking rooms, but apart from that, you could smoke pretty much everywhere. Smoking is banned in … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on a big cruise ship from either Royal Caribbean or MSC you might be wondering how they compare. I spent a week on MSC World Europa and Symphony of the Seas, both cruising the … Read more
In an email shared with customers on the 12th of January 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that they are making changes to the currency exchanges onboard their ships. What is Changing? Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they will discontinue … Read more
Heading off on a winter river cruise? How exciting! I’ve just got back from a river cruise in Germany. To make sure you have everything you need (and nothing you don’t.) Here is a streamlined guide to packing for your … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC you might wonder which activities you can take part in free of charge. Activities onboard MSC ships vary from one to another, with the newer larger ships having more to offer. I … Read more
Normally, when you’re driving to a cruise port, you’ll see the ship appear over the horizon, and it is such an exciting feeling. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise, though. When we arrived at the TUI Skyla in … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can expect your own little private place where you can see out but nobody can see you. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise though because I booked … Read more
Happy New Year! ????????
It’s 2024, how bizarre! For me it feels like last year FLEW BY, probably because of how much time I spent at sea, I swear a week on a cruise feels the same as one day on land… ????⚓️
Important Announcements:
We have not one, not two, not three but four giveaways this week! You’ll find more information at the end of this email.
My latest video is on the YouTube trending page, which means lots of people are watching and commenting. Thanks SO much!
In Case You Missed…
In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to disembark the cruise in Hamburg, Germany. Please note all opinions … Read more
On a recent sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, crew members encountered an unexpected surprise in one of the guest’s cabins, they found a cat, later named Ovie. Cats are not allowed on Royal Caribbean cruises under any … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a Christmas Markets river cruise that didn’t go to plan at all! ????????
Due to high water levels, our embarkation port was changed and flight diverted, our itinerary was altered and it was all round an exciting adventure where I never knew what would happen next. ????????
The cruise was onboard TUI Skyla and I spent 5 night onboard in total.
It’s gunna be an exciting video that’s for sure! ????????????
Important Announcements:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope you get to eat lots of yummy things….
It was less than a year ago that the first Captain Hudson toy was created. I never imagined the success that would come but there are now 4,894 Captain Hudson’s in the world. All profits from Captain Hudson have been … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like in a cruise ship lifeboat during an emergency, you’re in luck. In this article, we will look at the seating plan, the emergency food, engines, emergency tools, water rations and more. … Read more
I’ve cruised with MSC 5 times and in this post, I will share with you my top tips. These tips will help you to save money, maximise your time onboard and even get a few freebies. This article is based … Read more
On my last cruise, I visited a bar that wasn’t listed on any of the deck plans. In this article, I’ll share how I was invited, what it was like inside the lounge, and how to locate it. The bar … Read more