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Hey, I'm Emma, an award-winning cruise blogger, and YouTuber. I share cruise tips, tours, and videos on this website to help you master cruising on a budget. You can learn more here: About Me.
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Cruise Ships, What Shape Are They Below the Water?

12/12/202329/11/2020

Have you ever seen a cruise ship you may be wondering what is below the waterline and how they actually manage to float? A lot of a ship’s ability to float comes from the way that the ship is designed … Read more

Tags cruise ship, hull, Ocean Liners
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Inside Titanic’s Swimming Pool – Real Photos, Restrictions, and Design

06/10/202426/11/2020

If you are interested in the history of the most famous Ocean Liner, the Titanic, you may be wondering if the ship had a swimming pool. Modern cruise ships usually have multiple pools – both inside and outside. Guests of … Read more

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Cruise Food – How Much do Cruise Ships Spend Per Cruise and Per Person?

15/03/202423/11/2020

Have you ever wondered how much cruise lines spend on food and what percentage of guest’s cruise fares go towards food? The majority of cruise ships hold multiple thousands of passengers, so a cruise ship’s food budget is quite considerable. … Read more

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Which Airport Is Best for a Southampton Cruise? – Options Compared

02/11/202321/11/2020

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton Cruise Port, you might be wondering which airport is the best one to fly in to. The UK has lots of airports, with 6 of those being ‘London’ airports. Each has its … Read more

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How to Get From Gatwick Airport to Southampton Cruise Port – Options Explored

25/03/202518/11/2020

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton cruise port and flying into London Gatwick Airport, you may be wondering how to get to the port. Luckily, London Gatwick Airport is one of the most convenient airports for cruising out … Read more

Tags southampton, UK
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Poop Decks: What Are They, and Why Are They Called That?

09/10/202418/11/2020

If you’ve ever heard the phrase poop deck, you’ve probably wondered where it came from and what it means. Although the phrase sounds quite amusing in English, the poop deck of a ship has nothing to do with poop. It … Read more

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Southampton Airport to The Cruise Port: Complete Transport Guide

25/09/202415/11/2020

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton Cruise Port and flying into Southampton Airport you may be wondering which is the easiest way to make this journey. There are four cruise port terminals in Southampton, City, Mayflower, Ocean, or … Read more

Tags bus, southampton, taxi, train, transport
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London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Cruise Port: Transport Guide

04/11/202311/11/2020

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton and flying into Heathrow airport you may be wondering how to get between the two destinations. Luckily, there are lots of options available which range in price and travel time. The best … Read more

Tags london, southampton, transfer

The Truth About Obstructed View Cabins – (Photo Examples & How to Find One)

15/03/202410/11/2020

If you’re considering booking a cruise, you might be looking for a way to reduce the cost of your cabin without reducing the cabin category grade. On most cruise ships, there are some cabins that you can book for a … Read more

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How Do Cruise Ship Cabins Compare to Hotel Rooms?

17/01/202408/11/2020

If you are considering taking a cruise and have previously stayed in a hotel on land, you may be wondering how they compare. In this post, we’re going to have a look at the physical differences between hotel rooms and … Read more

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Ocean Liners, They Still Exist: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

25/03/202502/11/2020

If you grew up in the wake of James Cameron’s phenomenally successful Titanic film and found yourself sobbing at the doomed relationship of Jack and Rose, you might have wondered (after drying your tears, of course), if Ocean Liners like … Read more

Tags Cunard, ocean liner
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Cruise Ship Housekeeping: Responsibilities, Salaries and Benefits

07/11/202317/10/2020

If you’ve ever considered taking a cruise or are looking for a job on a cruise ship, you may have heard housekeeping mentioned. The cleanliness of cruise ships is more important than ever, following the 2020 Coronavirus outbreak. Who keeps … Read more

Tags cabin, cruise jobs, house keeping
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Can You Gamble on a Cruise at 18? Cruise Line Gambling Guide

28/11/202311/10/2020

If you are taking a cruise, you may be wondering how old you need to be to gamble in the onboard casino or play games like Bingo. The age restrictions can vary by cruise line and destination and – doesn’t … Read more

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Staying on a Cruise Ship in Port: Here’s When You Can and Why You Would

09/09/202508/10/2020

If you are considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering if you have to get off the ship during your cruise. Many people like the idea of using a cruise ship as an All-inclusive resort, enjoying the facilities onboard … Read more

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Cruise Ship Toilets: What Happens When You Flush? Step by Step Guide

02/10/202407/10/2020

If you’ve been on a cruise, you might wonder what happens when you flush the toilet on a cruise ship. Where does everything go? When I first cruised as a child, I was terrified of the ship’s “sucky” toilets. Toilets … Read more

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Cruise Ship Dentists – Do Cruise Ships Have Them and Other FAQs

13/12/202330/09/2020

If you are considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering if there are dentists onboard. Most modern cruise ships hold thousands of guests, so it is realistic to expect that at some point a guest will be in need … Read more

Tags dentist, Medical Care, medical centre
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Cruise Ship Interior Cabins – Simple Photo Guide

05/03/202529/09/2020

If you are considering taking a cruise, you may wonder what an interior cabin is and if you should book one. When cruise lines advertise cruise prices, they almost always advertise the price of an interior cabin. I’ve stayed in … Read more

Tags cabins, inside cabin, interior cabin
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7 HUGE Differences Between P&O Cruises and Royal Caribbean

15/03/202420/09/2020

If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or Royal Caribbean you may be wondering how the cruise lines compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines and regularly recommend both for different reasons. In this article, we will … Read more

Tags P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean
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What Happens if You Get Sick on a Cruise? – Simple Step-by-Step Guide

15/03/202419/09/2020

If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how common it is to get sick onboard and what happens if you do. Colds, cases of flu, and other viruses spread on cruises in the same way that they … Read more

Tags illness, Insurance, medical centre, Seasickness
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Cruise Gratuities: A Simple Step by Step Guide For First Time Cruisers

15/03/202417/09/2020

If you are considering taking a cruise you have probably heard the word “Gratuities” mentioned by your Travel Agent or Cruise Line. Cruise gratuities can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of your cruise so they are worth thinking … Read more

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