Emma Le Teace 
I went on a cruise recently, and it was advertised as going to Paris and Bordeaux – but it didn’t. I was miles away from those places. The container ports we actually stopped at were miles away from the big … Read more
There are cruise ships, and then there’s Queen Mary 2, the last true ocean liner still in service. Whether you’ve sailed on her once or a dozen times, something about her stays with you and this new print we’ve created … Read more
If you’ve ever thought about visiting Egypt but don’t want to pack and unpack every other day or sit on a coach for hours, I’m happy to say that TUI River Cruises has recently launched a better way! TUI’s new … Read more
I sail regularly with American cruise lines and I have enjoyed sailing with them all. When I sail with the British cruise line, Marella Cruises, I really notice all the British touches. The ships feel like a home away from … Read more
When I first heard that there were going to be penguins on my cruise ship, I didn’t believe it… but then, there they were! Not real ones, obviously, but life-sized model penguins and they were kissing! Marella has animal mascots … Read more
I’ve been cruising with Norwegian for 20 years, and in that time, I’ve stayed in all of the cheapest cabins -mostly inside cabins or ocean views – but a few balconies, too, and that felt like a real treat. I’ve … Read more
I’ve recently been on a brand new cruise ship where I was one of the first people in the entire world to test out a rollercoaster on the top deck that launches you at speed into a waterslide. I’ve seen … Read more
I love sharing my cruises with friends, but up until now I’ve been relying on two very unreliable things: a collection of messy lists and my memory. Try as I might, I could never remember in which order we visited … Read more
On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia struck a rock off the coast of Giglio Island, Italy. The ship partially sank, 32 lives were lost, and over 4,200 people were on board. The Captain was later convicted of manslaughter and … Read more
Norwegian Aqua cruise ship is new for 2025, and I was lucky enough to be invited on two sailings, before her inaugural voyage, to the USA. I sailed from Lisbon, Portugal to Southampton – and then from Southampton to Bruges and … Read more
I recently cruised with the most traditional cruise line there is, known for their strict dress codes, formal nights, ballroom dancing and afternoon tea. On paper this really isn’t a cruise that suits me, but when Cunard announced that they … Read more
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to sail on the Norwegian Aqua before the fare paying public got onboard for the inaugural transatlantic sailing. This trip from Lisbon, Portugal wasn’t without its problems. The weather was so … Read more
The Cruise Globe, the world’s first free-to-use digital platform that allows global travellers to accurately map out their entire cruise history, smashed its first six month’s target with over 70,000 users signed up and in excess of 380,000 cruises logged in just 30 days. This remarkable … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise that I would not choose to repeat – and this is the first time I’ve ever said that. For years, I’ve wanted to try a transatlantic crossing, following in the footsteps of those travelling on … Read more
Many would assume that the bigger the ship, the smoother the cruise will be – but is that actually the case? Over the years, I’ve travelled on various ships of different sizes, and things haven’t always worked out as I … Read more
When I go on a cruise, I like to sit at a table with my family or the friends I am travelling with. Although I love to meet new people on a cruise and enjoy hearing about their experiences onboard, … Read more
Many people assume that bigger ships will mean longer queues/ lines everywhere. It makes sense, in theory, that the more passengers onboard, the more crowding there should be. In reality, it’s not the size of the ship that matters. It’s … Read more
If you have ever considered taking a river cruise, you might wonder if you need to buy cruise-specific travel insurance. Some people assume that that is only necessary for ocean cruises, but that isn’t always the case. The answer depends … Read more
ad – This content was created on a hosted press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I found out that Norwegian Spirit, the first ship I ever cruised on, was having … Read more
I had no idea what to expect as I walked up the gangway of the Global Mercy, a floating hospital ship docked in Sierra Leone. I’ve spent a lot of time on ships in the past, but this experience was … Read more