Emma Le Teace If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering if the ship will be similar to a ferry. I’ve been on many cruises and have also taken trips on ferries. In this article, we will look at the differences between the two. Many people wrongly assume that by taking a ferry trip, they’ll know … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be considering a British cruise line. British cruise lines are not only a great option for people from Britain, but they’re also popular with Americans, Canadians, Australians – and anybody who wants to have British a experience onboard a cruise ship. British cruise lines have a lot … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if you are able to skip the formal nights on board. I am personally not a huge fan of formal nights and in this post, we will discuss how I often avoid them so that you can do the same if you’d like to. … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if a short cruise is worth the price and if it’ll give you the true cruise experience. I’ve been on over 50 cruises to date with a number of these being under 5 nights long. I’ve had some brilliant short cruises – as well as … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can drink the tap water on board. Many people when traveling are nervous about drinking tap water so in this article we will discuss the safety, taste, and alternatives to onboard tap water. I’ve been on several cruises and have tried all types mentioned … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be looking into purchasing a drinks package and wondering if it’s possible to share a package rather than purchase one for each member of your cruise party. In this article, we will discuss what would happen if you shared a drinks package on a cruise. Can You … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering how you pay for onboard expenses and why cash isn’t accepted on cruise ships. I’ve been on many cruises, and all of them have been cashless. In this article, we will explore why this is and look at how making purchases on a cruise works … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering if you can board at a port of call rather than the embarkation port. This depends on a number of factors – and the cruise line, and where the ship is sailing. Can You Board a Cruise at A Port of Call? It is usually … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how you can stay in contact with your family and friends at home whilst you are away. There are a number of ways that you can do this, and I have tried all of them when cruising in the past. In this article, we will … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if cruise ships have full pharmacies onboard. In this article, we are going to explore where you can get medicines from onboard a cruise ship should you need to. Do Cruise Ships Have Pharmacies? Cruise ships do not have full pharmacies onboard but will usually … Read more
If you are going on a cruise you might be wondering if you can sleep on the balcony. I haven’t personally done this (apart from the odd daytime nap) but I do have friends who like to do this on occasion. Many people enjoy the fresh air and being able to sleep under the stars. … Read more
If you’re considering a Disney cruise you’ve probably heard about a lot of things that are “included” in the premium cost. But there are some things that you simply won’t find on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) at the moment. We’re going to highlight nine things you will not find on a Disney Cruise, but that … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering how much Caribbean cruises ACTUALLY cost. I’ve been on many Caribbean cruises and have spent years learning how to cruise on a budget. In this post, we will look at the prices of Caribbean cruises on the following cruise lines: We will also look at … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering how you can stay in touch with family and friends back home. Cruise ships have Wi-Fi but this is usually quite expensive, as an alternative I’ve used mobile hotspots and portable hotspots in the past to connect to the internet when I cruise. Mostly, … Read more
If you’re considering an MSC cruise you may be looking at the MSC Meraviglia. I’ve cruised on the ship twice and she is one of my favourite MSC Cruise ships. In this article we will explore all public areas of the ship, the bars, restaurants, lounges, pools and more. MSC Meraviglia’s Sister Ships MSC Meraviglia … Read more
In this article, we will explore all public areas onboard the Norwegian Encore. The tour begins with the restaurants on lower levels and ends on the highest deck. Information about each venue has been included as well – as are my experiences cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line. This can help you decide if the Norwegian … Read more
There are many superstitions related to cruising and cruise ships. In this post we explore common cruise superstitions that you are probably breaking – I know I break at least one every day by 9 am! It’s Bad Luck to Bring Bananas on a Boat/Ship Did you know that having Bananas on any boat or … Read more
For many cruise lines, the best deals can often be found the closer you get to sailing. As cabins go unsold, cruise lines will offer them at a deep discount to sail with full ships. If you’re interested in booking a cruise on Disney Cruise Line you may be wondering if the prices are going … Read more
This post is a little different than my usual cruise-related content but it definitely worthwhile if you are interested in the worlds of blogging, youtube, or becoming an ‘influencer’ as it’s often called. Below you’ll find a list of products and services that I use to save myself time and to produce the best content … Read more
If you’ve taken a cruise, you may have noticed that many cruise ships will miss out on deck thirteen. I’ve been on many cruises. On some ships, I have found deck thirteen – on others, the deck numbers jump from number twelve to number fourteen. Why do Cruise Ships Not Have a Deck 13? Many … Read more