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Emma Le Teace

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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Southampton Cruise Port – 7 Great Places to View Cruise Ships Sailing From Southampton

20/09/202314/07/2018

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 … Read more

Tags arcadia, azura, britannia, british isles, msc meraviglia, norwegian jade, royal princess, southampton
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7 Asia Cruise Tips, Packing, Visas & More

15/03/202405/07/2018

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 … Read more

Tags asia, golden princess, japan, princess, Royal Caribbean, singapore
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P&O’s Britannia – 8 free ‘Must do’ activities

06/11/202427/06/2018

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 … Read more

Tags britannia, cruise tips, first cruise, p&o

Princess Cruises, British Isles Excursions

11/09/202428/05/2018

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 … Read more

Tags britain, british isles, princess, royal princess
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Mia Tui 15% Discount code + Bag Review

14/06/202230/03/2018

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 … Read more

Tags bag, jane mcdonald, mia tui, product review, travel bag
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MSC Meraviglia Spa Review (MSC Thermal Area) What you will find inside, and Whether it is Worth Visiting! 

15/03/202428/03/2018

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 … Read more

Tags MSC, msc meraviglia, spa, thermal spa

What is a Christmas Cruise Like? (Onboard Dining, Entertainment and Decorations)

06/11/202420/02/2018

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 … Read more

Tags Ambassador, christmas, christmas cruise, christmas dinner, food, MSC, msc meraviglia, p&o, TUI River Cruise
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MSC Meraviglia: Food Review and Menus

06/11/202424/01/2018

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 … Read more

Tags food review, MSC, msc meraviglia
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MSC Meraviglia – Ship Review

26/05/202617/01/2018

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 … Read more

Tags MSC, msc meraviglia, Ship review
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11 Differences Between MSC, Norwegian And Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

14/09/202410/01/2018

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 … Read more

Tags cruise info, MSC, ncl, Royal Caribbean
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How Formal are Royal Caribbean’s Formal Nights?

15/03/202426/11/2017

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 … Read more

Tags dress code, Royal Caribbean

Cherbourg Port Destination Guide – History, Location & Things To See And Do

14/08/202413/11/2017

About Cherbourg Cherbourg is a seaside port on the northern edge of France. It is a popular cruise port, with many European itineraries stopping here. Cherbourg is very famous for its Titanic connection. The Titanic departed Cherbourg on its ill-fated … Read more

Tags cherbourg, cite de la mare, france, Royal Caribbean
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Bruges Port Destination Guide – How To Get There and What To Do

17/02/202609/11/2017

You Will Dock In Zeebrugge, Nowhere Near Bruge The closest port is Zeebrugge which is approximately a 30-minute drive from central Bruges. We made our way into Bruges using a shuttle service called Cruise Express which I organised prior to our … Read more

Tags belgium, bruges, independence of the seas, zeebrugge
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Independence Of The Seas – Cruise Ship Review: My First Ever Royal Caribbean Cruise

26/05/202605/11/2017

My first Royal Caribbean cruise My first ever Royal Caribbean cruise was onboard the Independence of the Seas. I had booked the cruise to try Royal as I had heard really good things and wanted to experience them for myself. … Read more

Tags independence of the seas, Royal Caribbean, Ship review
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Everything You Need to Know About Cruising From Barcelona (Location, Transport and More)

15/03/202431/08/2017

Many cruise lines sail from Barcelona, It is the biggest cruise port in the Mediterranean. Where do Cruise Ships Dock in Barcelona? NOW: Adossat Quay Terminals – Most Common There are five main cruise terminals in Barcelona, these are the … Read more

Tags barcelona, cruise tips, Destination Guide, Mediterranean
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Are Disney Cruises For Adults?! (& More Disney Myths!)

10/02/202424/07/2017

Guest post by Michelle As a single mom on a budget, it took a while for me to even consider a cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line -Until I did the research. There are points to consider if you want to … Read more

Tags disney, money
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Cruise Keycards Guide – Uses, Styles and Variations

15/03/202421/06/2017

If you are a regular cruiser, you will be used to using cruise cards onboard your cruise ship. You may have also many cards kept from previous voyages as souvenirs. It has become something of an obsession for many of … Read more

Tags cruise keycards, embarkation, first time cruiser

Do you Actually NEED A Balcony Cabin On A Cruise Ship?

11/09/202414/03/2017

A balcony cabin is amazing to have. I have had one many times, and I enjoy it immensely. However, I don’t necessarily think a balcony is a “must-have”. If you’re anything like me, you might want to save a few … Read more

Tags balcony, balcony cabin, cruise
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4 Reasons Your Cruise Itinerary May Change

18/02/202625/01/2017

What you see is not always what you get with cruises! Although you may have carefully chosen your cruise itinerary, the route the ship takes may be changed with little or no notice. Cruise lines are completely within their rights … Read more

Tags cruise itinerary, cruise itinerary changes

Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Freestyle” Dining Explained. Included Food, Speciality Restaurants and More…

15/03/202418/01/2017

If you’re setting off on your first cruise – or your first cruise with a new cruise line, the dining options can be confusing! I always like to know how things work before I cruise, so below I have explained … Read more

Tags Dining, ncl, ncl dining
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