Emma Le Teace 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Queen Mary’s Was Launched In 1934 You don’t need me to tell you how amazing the Queen Mary must have been in the 30s when she was the world’s grandest Ocean Liner. She carried Film Stars, Musicians, Dukes, Duchesses and even … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Was Founded in 1966 When Norwegian Cruise Line reached 50 years of age, they launched a #NorwegiansFirst50 campaign which saw people from all over the world sharing their NCL cruising memories. It’s honestly hard for me to … Read more
I am lucky enough to have been cruising since I was 11. My first cruise was a “Fire and Ice” Norwegian cruise to Alaska and Hawaii way back in 2005. That is where my love of cruising began! My first … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with NCL below are 7 things that I think you should know. I love Norwegian and have been cruising with them since I was 11 when I was lucky enough to cruise to Alaska … Read more
In this article, we look at the dress codes onboard Cunard’s ships. They have some of the most strict dress codes at sea – particularly on their transatlantic sailings. What should I wear on Cunard’s Formal Nights? (Gala nights) As … Read more
When I went on my first-ever Cunard cruise, quite a few things surprised me about the cruise line and its ships. My first Cunard cruise on Queen Victoria prompted me to start my blog and, later, my YouTube channel. I … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may have to ‘tender’ to get to land. I’ve been on many cruises where this has been the case. I actually find it quite fun. There are many benefits as well as disadvantages of … Read more