Emma Le Teace
“You Won’t Spend Time There” – Emma Cruises Weekly Newsletter
One thing I hear A LOT when it comes to picking a cabin is advice like: “Just book the cheapest, you won’t spend much time in your room anyway.” I do agree that you probably won’t spend loads of time in an inside cabin, but that doesn’t really work for the other cabin types. ???????? In my experience, the nicer the cabin, the more time you’ll actually want to spend there! ????❤️ If I have a balcony, I might stay in and order room service, whereas if I’m in an inside cabin, eating inside doesn’t have…
Cruise News: The Stories Everyone’s Talking About (Oct 3rd, 2025)
Marella Newbuilds Reassigned to TUI Cruises Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Viral Carnival Lounge Chair Stunt Resurfaces Two Years Later Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Glass Shatters on Utopia of the Seas, Sixth Incident in 4 … Read more
Can You Bring Your Own Teabags on a Cruise?
British people and tea drinkers worldwide are serious about their tea. One of the most common questions that comes up in Facebook groups and on cruise forums is whether you can bring your own teabags on board. The short answer … Read more
I Took an All Inclusive Cruise at The Peak of Summer (Sold Out Ship)
I recently took an all-inclusive cruise, sailing the Mediterranean at the busiest time of the year. The ship I was cruising on launched way back in 1997, and the cruise included everything, from flights and transfers to gratuities and unlimited … Read more
Most People Fly Across the Atlantic… But Cruising Could Be a Better Deal
Most people seem to assume flying is the only way to cross the Atlantic Ocean. If you have the time, cruising offers a completely different experience. If you can find a cheap repositioning cruise or a winter Queen Mary 2 … Read more
I Visited the Place Where Dying Is Forbidden — Here’s the Truth Behind It
You are probably wondering how dying can be “forbidden”. Everyone has to die at some point, as the old saying goes, “nothing is certain except death and taxes”! I was lucky enough to visit Svalbard on a recent cruise on … Read more
Cruise News: The Stories Everyone’s Talking About (Sep 26, 2025)
Royal Caribbean Confirms 5th Icon Class, More Ship Builds Agreed in Major Deal Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Thieves Drive Off With 17 Cars from Cruise Terminal Lot Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Strange Place to … Read more
Virgin Voyages Announces New Fare Types (No Longer Inclusive as Standard)
Virgin Voyages has announced changes to the pricing and booking process for its cruises. I personally am not a fan of this change as I’ve always seen Virgin Voyages inclusivity as being the thing that sets them apart from other … Read more
Cruise News: The Stories Everyone’s Talking About (Sep 19, 2025)
Guest Claims Carnival Ships Have Too Much to Do at Night Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Cruise Passenger Dies on Steep Hiking Trail in Alaska Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Carnival Explains Essential Service Is Not … Read more
Cruise News: The Stories Everyone’s Talking About (Sep 13, 2025)
Cruiser Arrested After Jumping Overboard Royal Caribbean Ship to Avoid $16,000 Debt Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Cruise Guest Arrested While Embarking a Cruise Ship at Norfolk Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Port Worker Dies After … Read more
3 Things You Should Do When You Get Home From a Cruise
Returning home from a cruise can feel a bit flat, but there are a few simple tasks that make life easier and help you hold onto the wonderful memories of your cruise. These three steps will keep you organised, protect … Read more
I Booked The Cheapest Cabin on a LUXURY River Cruise Ship
I’ve recently disembarked a cruise where I stayed in a cabin that was almost entirely under water. The cruise line described the cabin as “elegant and nostalgic,” and I stayed there for a week with my Dad. I’m not sure … Read more
This “Golden Passport” Lets You Live on a Cruise Ship for Life
Most people think about retirement as a time to slow down, possibly downsize, and, for the lucky ones, travel and take more holidays. There is now a way you can expand your world in retirement, and make travel easier when … Read more
Smoking Inside Was Banned in 2007: But Not on Cruise Ships! – Here’s Why
I am really too young to remember a time when smoking was allowed in pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK. Up until 2007, in the UK, smoking in restaurants and bars was fine, but in 2007, a blanket ban … Read more
Cruise Trivia Explained: How It Works (and What You Can Win)
Trivia seems to be one of the most popular free activities at sea – for British and American cruise guests at least! Some people take it very seriously, others just join in for the fun of it. Trivia is the … Read more
The Weirdest Part of Cruise Dining (That No One Tells You About)
If you are not used to cruising, it can feel a little weird to dine in a nice restaurant, eat a full meal with wine, and then… just walk out without paying the bill. If you are used to dining … Read more
This Cruise Ship Banned Smoking Completely — But It Didn’t Last Very Long!
Most cruise ships today restrict smoking, but did you know one ship once banned it completely? Carnival Paradise, the world’s first fully non-smoking cruise ship, set sail in 1998 The total cruise ship smoking ban didn’t last long, though. Here … Read more
Inside the Cheapest Cabins on a River Cruise Ship: What Are “Underwater” Cabins Really Like?
Many people dream of river cruising, but it can be expensive and out of reach for many. The “bargain” prices you see advertised are usually the lowest category of cabin, often called “water level” or “underwater” cabins. Don’t worry, you … Read more