Emma Le Teace Despite all of my research prior to my first cruise with Costa, there were still a number of things that surprised me. If you’re considering your first Costa cruise, or just want to learn a little more, this is the post for you. Background to my Costa cruise I’ve often seen REALLY cheap last-minute Costa … Read more
In this post, I will be discussing all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Discovery. I will also share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my two-week Baltic cruise. In this post, we will cover: We also look at some cabins to avoid based on guest experiences. All the information in … Read more
What is an ‘all-inclusive’ cruise fare? In May 2019, the whole Marella fleet became “all-inclusive.” The ‘all-inclusive’ cruise fare doesn’t include excursions or speciality restaurants but does include drinks and gratuities. In September 2018 I took my first Marella cruise. I knew that the line offered ‘all inclusive’ cruises but I honestly had no idea what this … Read more
Marella Cruises – What Does ‘All Inclusive’ Include? In September 2018 I took my first Marella cruise – and have done many since. I knew that the line offered ‘all-inclusive’ cruises -but I honestly had no idea what this meant. Every day of the cruise I was surprised when I realised that another thing I’d … Read more
Who Are Marella? Marella Cruises are part of TUI – one of the world’s biggest travel groups. Marella sells cruises to the British market – including flights and transfers in the cruise price. (Tui also have seven German cruise ships sailing for German passengers, under the name “Mein Schiff” -then a number 1 to 7. … Read more
In this post, I will discuss all cabin grades available onboard Britannia and share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my week-long cruise around the Norwegian Fjords. In this post we will cover: Inside cabins Sleeps up to: 4 Anybody who knows me knows that I am a lover of inside … Read more
If you are considering a Viking cruise, you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with Viking, and in this post, we will look at the most important inclusions. Viking Cruises WiFi Included Drinks Included With Meals Spa Access Included, Treatments Cost Extra Excursions Included (1 Per Port) Bottled Water … Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited by Viking to join them on a portion of their ‘Into the Midnight Sun’ cruise. The cruise would take us down to Bergen from Tromso at the top of Norway. Day 1 – Tromso! We flew to Tromso via Norway and had a night in Tromso before boarding … Read more
In June 2018, I took my first cruise around the Norwegian Fjords on P&O’s Britannia. Since then, I have returned time and time again. In this post, I’ll share with you things I wish I had known before my first cruise to Norway This Includes: When is the best time to cruise the Norwegian Fjords? … Read more
GUEST POST BY DAN FROM SOUTHAMPTON When cruising from Southampton you might travel down a day or two before your trip starts. If you enjoy watching the cruise ships sailing then this post is for you! Here is a list of seven places/ways you can go and watch the ships sailing from Southampton. 1. Mayflower … Read more
Taking a Cruise From Singapore I have taken two cruises from Singapore to Tokyo. The first was onboard Golden Princess, the second was onboard the Spectrum of the Seas – a Royal Caribbean ship built for the Asian market. I would go as far as to say that these Asian cruises have been my favourite … Read more
If you are considering a cruise onboard P&O’s Britannia – or maybe you already have one booked – this is the post for you. Below are 8 FREE things you MUST do onboard Britannia to make the most of your cruise. 1 – P&O Captains welcome drinks Don’t miss the Captain’s welcome drinks in the … Read more
British Isles Princess Cruise on Royal Princess In May 2018 I boarded the Royal Princess for a British Isles cruise. The Royal Princess was Incredible and I had an amazing time on her. I was lucky enough to take this cruise as part of a “press trip” which meant that I got to hang out … Read more
Updated Post: The BEST Bags for Travel and Cruise (Mia Tui Review and Discount Code) ** Mia Tui Website “EmmaCruises” discount code (15% off EVERYTHING!) A couple of months ago Mia Tui, very generously, sent me a ‘Mini Jen’ handbag to review. The bag is designed specifically for travel with loads of pockets and a … Read more
What is a Thermal Spa Pass? Visiting the spa when cruising can be the ultimate chance to relax. Individual Spa Treatments like massages can be expensive on a cruise ship. Apart from the more traditional Spa treatments many cruise lines also offer ‘Thermal’ Spa passes. Thermal Spa Passes give you access to all of the … Read more
Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it a more “low-key” event than you are used to. Don’t expect to be served what, to a British or American cruiser would be considered a … Read more
My Preconceptions About MSC Food Before I first cruised with MSC, I was a little apprehensive. I had read a lot of reviews about MSC food which were less than complimentary. Once onboard I enjoyed the food. I didn’t experience any of the bad things that I had read about online. MSC food is certainly … Read more
This MSC Meraviglia ship review contains all public spaces, my cabin, bars, restaurants, pools, theatre, casino and more! (Lots of lovely pictures if you’re not in the mood to read words.) I have sailed on many MSC ships over the years – the larger new ships and smaller older ones. Meraviglia still has a special … Read more
This review is based on my experience of nine MSC cruises, ten Norwegian cruises and five with Royal Caribbean. I will compare my cruising experiences below. The differences are related to the following: #1 Languages Spoken Onboard Norwegian / Royal Caribbean If you cruise with NCL/Royal Caribbean, you will rarely hear announcements in any language … Read more
The words ‘formal night’ strike fear into many. The formal dress codes conjure up images of traditional cruising, set dining and table sharing but this is not the case onboard Royal Caribbean cruises. Formal nights are still a part of many cruises. However, the requirements of the dress code vary a lot from cruise line … Read more