Emma Le Teace If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering why the majority of cruise lines don’t allow you to bring a power strip on board. Many cruise ship cabins will only have 2 or 3 plug sockets so it’s no surprise that many people want to bring a power strip when they cruise in order … Read more
On a cruise, there are lots of situations where you can get things for free but the cruise line wants you to pay for them. On average a cruiser will spend 50% of their cruise fare again onboard in onboard spends – but you can easily make savings. I LOVE cruising cheaply, and I prefer … Read more
If you’ve ever considered taking a cruise you may be wondering how long a cruise ship could stay at sea for without needing to refuel. It isn’t uncommon for cruise ships to spend a week at sea but a longer period of time is possible. I’ve been on numerous cruises but haven’t ever been continually … Read more
If you are considering taking a Disney cruise you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. In this article, we explore everything that is included, and also everything that isn’t – so that you can better plan for your Disney cruise. Do Disney Cruises Include Food? All Disney cruises include food in … Read more
On every cruise, you will find a Captain. The Captain is well known for being the person in charge of sailing the ship but a captain’s job is much more than this. In this article, we explore everything that a cruise ship Captain does and look at how much a cruise captain can expect to … Read more
If you are considering a British Isles cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. The unpredictable weather can make packing for a British Isles cruise a little harder than other locations but I have successfully managed it. I will tell you everything I packed in this article. I took British Isles cruises … Read more
Palma de Mallorca is a popular port on many Mediterranean cruise itineraries. It offers visitors a variety of experiences, and many cruisers mention it as their favourite Mediterranean port. This is not only for its beauty but also for its accessibility, as the cruise port is located quite close to Palma. Keep reading to discover … Read more
Think you know a lot about cruising? In this post, you’ll find HUNDREDS of cruise ship quiz questions to test your knowledge. Each week during the Covid lockdown, I hosted a live cruise-based trivia session on my YouTube channel which you’ll find here: Emma Cruises YouTube Channel. All videos are available to watch after the … Read more
If you are taking your first cruise with Princess you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with Princess multiple times and during this post will be looking at everything that costs extra as well as included so that you can adequately budget for your cruise. Princess are very keen … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or Cunard, you may be wondering how they compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines, so in this post, we will explore the differences in dress codes, dining, onboard experience, and more. What Are The Difference Between P&O Cruises and Cunard? Cunard cruises are usually … Read more
If you are taking your first cruise with Cunard you might be wondering how much drinks cost. Cunard do have drinks packages but it’s impossible to work out if the drinks packages are worthwhile without first looking at how much the individual drinks cost. We will be looking at drinks packages and prices of individual … Read more
If you are taking your first cruise with Cunard you may be wondering if Cunard’s cruise ships have casinos. Traditionally British cruise lines tend to have smaller Casinos than US lines – but Cunard are one British Cruise Line who do have quite large Casinos. I have personally used the Casino onboard the Queen Victoria … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with Cunard you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with Cunard a number of times, and in this post, we’re going to explore the included food options available. Do Cunard Cruises Include Meals? Yes. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are all included on Cunard … Read more
Marella Cruises are a British cruise line who focus on friendly, straightforward cruising. I’ve cruised on many different cruise lines, and I consistently recommend Marella to my friends and family. If you’ve watched any of my YouTube videos or have read any other posts on this site you’ll know that Marella is one of my … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you might be wondering how you can exchange money onboard and if this is the best thing to do. I’ve been on a number of cruises and have tried almost all methods of money exchange at some point. Some methods are costly, but there are a number of things … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may wonder if the water onboard is fresh or saltwater. Many people have a preference for one or the other, but it can be tricky to find out ahead of time which your cruise ship will have onboard. Are Cruise Ship Pools Filled With Fresh or Saltwater? Cruise … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may have heard that the cruise line will keep your passport for immigration purposes. A lot of people worry about this but it really isn’t anything to be concerned about. I’ve had my passport kept by the cruise line on a number of cruises. During this post, we … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how cruise ships plan for and avoid bad weather. I’ve been on many cruises where these methods have been used, during this post we will look at the cruise line options for avoiding bad weather. Do Cruise Ships Avoid Bad Weather? Cruise ships avoid bad … Read more
If you are considering your first river cruise, you might be wondering what you actually get for your money. I’ve been on quite a few river cruises and I am always incredibly impressed with the value for money that they offer. During this article, we will look into everything that a river cruise fare includes. … Read more
If you are considering taking a river cruise you may be wondering if you’ll find the onboard experience boring. I’ve taken quite a few river cruises, ranging from luxury to budget, and I haven’t found any of them boring! In this post we will look at life onboard a river cruise – so that you … Read more