Emma Le Teace If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can bring alcohol on your cruise. I’ve been on multiple cruises and have encountered a variety of rules regarding alcohol. On some cruise lines, you can take a certain amount of alcohol onboard, but they will charge you a “Cockage Fee” if you … Read more
In this post, we will explore whether cruise ships have air conditioning. I’ve been on 60 cruises to date and have put together this guide to air conditioning in public spaces and cabins. We will also talk a little about when cruise ship air conditioning goes wrong and when the first air-conditioned cruise ships went … Read more
During this post, we will explore how early you can board a cruise ship based on advice from the following lines: We will also look at whether you have to keep to the embarkation time given to you by the cruise line. How Early Can You Board a Cruise Ship? The earliest that guests can … Read more
Cruising with a family can be expensive. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d recommend for families so I decided to put together this guide. I have personally been on all of the cruise lines mentioned and I have been cruising since I was 11 years old. As well as talking a little about my … Read more
Below are the most searched-for cruise questions on the internet. I originally put together this list for a YouTube video but if you’re looking for a quick answer to these questions you’re in the right place. Are cruises… Are cruises safe? Yes! Cruise ships are safe. The priority of all cruise lines is the safety … Read more
The Bay of Biscay is notorious for bad weather and rough seas but how accurate is this reputation? During this post, we explore what cruising through the bay is like, how long it takes, why it has such a bad reputation and if it is dangerous. I have made the crossing on a number of … Read more
If you are looking to book a cruise you may be wondering if you need a passport to go on a cruise. In this post, we explore which cruises don’t require passports and look at the guidance provided by the cruise lines. If you are in doubt, getting a passport is always a good idea. … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC, you may be wondering if food is included. I have been on many cruises with MSC and I love the value for money that you get on MSC Cruises. Do MSC Cruises Include Meals? MSC Cruises include the cost of breakfast lunch and dinner in the cruise … Read more
Considering a cruise on the MSC Meraviglia/Bellissima? In this post, we explore all cabin categories onboard. I have stayed in both inside cabins and balcony cabins onboard and review those during this photo guide.
I was invited by Emerald to join them on what was my first river cruise. We cruised from Arles to Lyon onboard the Emerald Libertie. We had the premium drinks package. This post will explain what is included in each drink package and how much each one costs. The drinks packages are listed below, prices … Read more
I was invited by Emerald to join them on a river cruise from Arles to Lyon onboard the Emerald Liberte. This was my first ever river cruise and I was completely blown away by the entire experience. Prior to the cruise, I researched the dress codes onboard – but still packed things I didn’t need. … Read more
I was invited by Emerald to join them on a river cruise from Arles to Lyon onboard the Emerald Liberté. This was my first ever river cruise and I was completely blown away by the entire experience. It was without a doubt one of the best cruises I’ve ever been on and I was definitely … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might be wondering if you need to bring your own shampoo and/or conditioner. I’ve been on multiple cruises, and each has provided different toiletries. This can make packing really tricky so I’ve put together this guide split by cruise line. Do Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner? Most cruise … Read more
Sapphire Princess Sapphire Princess was built in 2004 and last refurbished in 2018. She’s the sister of Diamond Princess and carries around 2600 passengers. I visited her in April 2019, and in this post, you’ll find photos (and a video) of the ship post-refurbishment. The refurbishment took place in Singapore and took two weeks to … Read more
When looking at cruise prices it can be difficult to decide when to book. I’ve taken over 50 cruises to date – and have been able to book cruises for as little as £39/$50 per night! I have done a lot of research into the best time to book cruises and during the post, I … Read more
I successfully used the MSC Status Match program to transfer my Norwegian Cruise Line loyalty status to MSC, and I have been enjoying the perks on MSC cruises ever since! In this post, we look at how you can apply. What is the MSC Status Match? MSC Status Match is a program from MSC Cruises … Read more
If you’re looking to book a cruise you may be wondering if they are “All-inclusive.” I’ve been on a number of cruises ranging from premium to budget lines, what is included in the cruise fare varies dramatically from one to another. That is what we will explore in this post. Are Cruises All Inclusive? Cruises … Read more
We’ve all heard horror stories that claim that you’ll put on a pound a day during a cruise, but cruise ship weight gain isn’t inevitable. I’ve never put on weight on a cruise and in this post, I share with you seven easy things you can do to prevent weight gain while still treating yourself. … Read more
In this post, we look at the differences I have noticed between the cruise lines Costa and MSC. Both are Italian cruise lines, and both offer very good value for money. They are very different from British or American cruise lines though. I have taken many cruises with MSC, and two with Costa Cruises. One … Read more
I took a Mediterranean cruise onboard the MSC Meraviglia. In this post, I will be talking about my experience on the Himalayan Bridge rope course and the waterslides. Both activities at free to try at no additional cost. You can find my full ship review here: MSC Meraviglia, ship review. Both the ropes course and … Read more