Emma Le Teace 
Normally when I embark on a cruise, I make sure I have packed my summer clothes and maybe some swimwear so that I can jump straight into the pool when I reach the sunny climes! That isn’t what happened on … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise, you may be wondering how long you’ll get to spend in each port of call. The amount of time a cruise ship spends in port can vary depending on various factors, including the itinerary, the … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a traditional British cruise, despite very much not being a traditional person! We had formal nights and dress codes, and I had to share my dinner table with strangers at a set time. I also came across … Read more
I’ve been cruising since I was a child, but when I wanted to take my first cruise with my friends, and suggested the idea to them, they had some funny ideas about cruising. Many of my friends were under the … Read more
If you are planning a cruise to see the Northern Lights, you may be wondering what you need to bring. It definitely isn’t an easy trip to pack for and preparation is key. I’ve just disembarked a 9 nine-night cruise … Read more
If you’ve ever seen an upside-down pineapple symbol on a cruise ship, you’ve probably wondered why it was there. Whether you’re just curious about the symbol or you want to get to started experimenting with pineapples on cruise ships, you’ll … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you have booked will have a fridge. In this article, we look at which cruise lines put a fridge or mini bar into your room, and what they … Read more
If considering a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you book will be soundproof. I’ve been cruising since I was 11 and In this article, we look at this question and highlight things to consider before you choose and … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most controversial cruise ships in the world, where only 4% of guests spoke English. The ship I was cruising on was the Costa Smeralda, an Excellence-class ship built in … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can look forward to views of the ocean and the ports that you’ll be visiting. That is not what happened on my last cruise though because I stayed in … Read more
If you are planning to book a cruise, you will need to think about buying travel insurance to cover the trip. If you don’t do this, you may end up losing your money if you need to cancel – or … Read more
If you have booked a cruise that sails from Southampton, you may be looking for somewhere safe to park your car whilst you are away. There are lots of different options. In this article, we explore some of the more … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton, you might consider meet-and-greet parking. Meet-and-greet parking is available at all Southampton Cruise Terminals. You will be met near the terminal by a company employee who will take your car and your … Read more
If you are looking for affordable car parking in Southampton, Westquay Multi-Storey Car Park may be a good option for you. I have used it a number of times – and it used to be the cheapest car parking option … Read more
When on a cruise ship, you may wonder whether it is possible to visit the bridge and see what goes on. In this article, we look at when and how this is possible. What is the Ship’s Bridge? The Bridge … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Costa Cruises, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I have just returned from a cruise on Costa Smeralda, one of Costa’s more modern ships. It … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I stayed in a cabin that had a feature I never knew existed onboard cruise ships. It certainly was a weird one and I spent most of the week trying to work out why … Read more
If you are taking your first cruise with Azamara you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. In this post will be looking at everything that is included, and things that cost extra. I was pleasantly surprised … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises they’ll always show you the newest and the biggest ships. The average lifespan on a cruise ship is close to 30 years – and almost all major cruise lines have cruise ships that are … Read more
I took what may have been the shortest and weirdest cruise in history, on a ship that was planned to have been scrapped in 2020. She was saved from the scrapyard by the new British cruise line Ambassador and I … Read more