Emma Le Teace If you are taking a cruise on a big cruise ship from either Royal Caribbean or MSC you might be wondering how they compare. I spent a week on MSC World Europa and Symphony of the Seas, both cruising the Mediterranean from Barcelona. In this post, we will explore the differences in ship design and … Read more
In an email shared with customers on the 12th of January 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that they are making changes to the currency exchanges onboard their ships. What is Changing? Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they will discontinue foreign currency exchange services on board their ships. There will be nowhere else for guests … Read more
Heading off on a winter river cruise? How exciting! I’ve just got back from a river cruise in Germany. To make sure you have everything you need (and nothing you don’t.) Here is a streamlined guide to packing for your winter adventure. My Christmas cruise T-shirt is from here. Quick Climate Check Clothing Essentials Footwear … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC you might wonder which activities you can take part in free of charge. Activities onboard MSC ships vary from one to another, with the newer larger ships having more to offer. I recently sailed on MSC’s World Europa around the Mediterranean. I found there were lots of … Read more
Normally when you’re driving to a cruise port you’ll see the ship appear over the horizon and it is such an exciting feeling. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise though. When we arrived at the TUI Skyla in Germany we were in a completely different place to where we were originally meant to … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can expect your own little private place where you can see out but nobody can see you. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise though because I booked a balcony cabin that faced inside the ship, directly across from other cabins. This type … Read more
Happy New Year! 🥳😀
It’s 2024, how bizarre! For me it feels like last year FLEW BY, probably because of how much time I spent at sea, I swear a week on a cruise feels the same as one day on land… 😂⚓️
Important Announcements:
We have not one, not two, not three but four giveaways this week! You’ll find more information at the end of this email.
My latest video is on the YouTube trending page, which means lots of people are watching and commenting. Thanks SO much!
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In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to disembark the cruise in Hamburg, Germany. Please note all opinions in this post are Rebbecca’s. Which Cruise Were You On? I was on MSC Euribia … Read more
On a recent sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, crew members encountered an unexpected surprise in one of the guest’s cabins, they found a cat, later named Ovie. Cats are not allowed on Royal Caribbean cruises under any circumstances. The ship was on a 19-night cruise from Honolulu in Hawaii to Sydney in … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a Christmas Markets river cruise that didn’t go to plan at all! 😂🎄
Due to high water levels, our embarkation port was changed and flight diverted, our itinerary was altered and it was all round an exciting adventure where I never knew what would happen next. 🤔😟
The cruise was onboard TUI Skyla and I spent 5 night onboard in total.
It’s gunna be an exciting video that’s for sure! 😎👍🏼
Important Announcements:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope you get to eat lots of yummy things….
It was less than a year ago that the first Captain Hudson toy was created. I never imagined the success that would come but there are now 4,894 Captain Hudson’s in the world. All profits from Captain Hudson have been donated to Mercy Ships which are a brilliant charity that operates hospital ships. Our fundraising … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like in a cruise ship lifeboat during an emergency, you’re in luck. In this article, we will look at the seating plan, the emergency food, engines, emergency tools, water rations and more. This tour was shared by crew member Lucy from the CruisingAsCrew YouTube channel. This tour … Read more
I’ve cruised with MSC 5 times and in this post, I will share with you my top tips. These tips will help you to save money, maximise your time onboard and even get a few freebies. This article is based on my experience cruising on the MSC Meraviglia, Virtuosa, Preziosa, Seaview and World Europa. I … Read more
On my last cruise, I visited a bar that wasn’t listed on any of the deck plans. In this article, I’ll share how I was invited, what it was like inside the lounge, and how to locate it. The bar was onboard MSC World Europa and before I even set foot onboard, I had heard … Read more
“We have noticed what appears to be, an upturned liferaft in the water that went down the starboard side of Arvia. We are in the process of turning around, we’ve contacted the local authorities in the area and another ship is going there too.” This was one of three announcements made on my last cruise … Read more
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise on the biggest American cruise ship ever designed for the Chinese market. We sailed from Singapore to Tokyo and although I’ve cruised plenty of times in the past in America or Europe this trip surprised me in every way possible. From the ship – to the passengers – the entertainment … Read more
HE’S HERE! Captain Hudson V3 is Available! (For a Very Limited Time Only) I am SO excited to be sending this email. It’s the day we’ve waited so long for. Captain Hudson is available to order! All profits will be going to support Mercy Ships again. The link above takes you to a website called … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise sailing in Asia and while onboard I was repeatedly served a Soda with an ingredient that I definitely didn’t order. It wasn’t listed on any menus but I was given it daily. After a taste test, and a lot of research I’ve decided to put together this post to warn … Read more
In this article, we look at whether or not it is best to use a travel agent. I usually use a Travel Agent, as it saves me any problems should something go wrong! Knowing my travel agent will be there for me saves lots of unnecessary stress, and booking costs no more (and sometimes less) … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest cruise ships in the world that can hold well over 8,000 people. The ship I was sailing on was Symphony of the Seas, which cost 1.3 billion dollars to build and is as long as 16 tennis courts. I’ve been cruising since I was a … Read more